R50/53 MINI and Ethanol (E-85)
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MINI and Ethanol (E-85)
Anybody out there know if MINI Cooper's can run on Ethanol E-85? I personally use Sunoco Ultra 94 as my Coop thrives on it, but at $3.41 a gallon, even I may re-think my spending for the short term.
Ethanol doesn't seem to be widely available in NE Ohio, but if it is ever offered, it would be nice to know Newt can run on it. Anyone down in the Carolina's using it now as I know it is popular down there. Thanks to all who reply. Cheers!
Ethanol doesn't seem to be widely available in NE Ohio, but if it is ever offered, it would be nice to know Newt can run on it. Anyone down in the Carolina's using it now as I know it is popular down there. Thanks to all who reply. Cheers!
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don't do it. unless the engine is certified for E85,
it doesn't have parts to tolerate the alcohol.
(at higher levels of alcohol, you start changing out things like
fuel pumps and fuel lines, etc to tolerate the relatively 'wet'
aka water-loving fuel)
swiped off the nhtsa website:
"Changes to ethanol flexible-fuel vehicles relative to gasoline vehicles consist mostly of a sensor which will detect the type of fuel being pumped to the engine, and sets of engine maps to ensure that the vehicle operates on ethanol in a manner consistent with its operation on gasoline. Additionally, since higher flow-rate fuel injectors are used to accommodate the lower energy density of ethanol relative to gasoline, software changes relative to injector control (injector duration, etc.) may be necessary to ensure proper operation of the fuel injection system.
Ethanol is corrosive to some metals, although less so than methanol. Metals recommended for use with ethanol include carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (if suitably protected from corrosion). Ethanol is less prone to attack elastomeric materials, so many common elastomers can be used with ethanol without risk of deterioration. No special manufacturing techniques are needed for ethanol fuel systems for flexible-fuel vehicles."
it doesn't have parts to tolerate the alcohol.
(at higher levels of alcohol, you start changing out things like
fuel pumps and fuel lines, etc to tolerate the relatively 'wet'
aka water-loving fuel)
swiped off the nhtsa website:
"Changes to ethanol flexible-fuel vehicles relative to gasoline vehicles consist mostly of a sensor which will detect the type of fuel being pumped to the engine, and sets of engine maps to ensure that the vehicle operates on ethanol in a manner consistent with its operation on gasoline. Additionally, since higher flow-rate fuel injectors are used to accommodate the lower energy density of ethanol relative to gasoline, software changes relative to injector control (injector duration, etc.) may be necessary to ensure proper operation of the fuel injection system.
Ethanol is corrosive to some metals, although less so than methanol. Metals recommended for use with ethanol include carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (if suitably protected from corrosion). Ethanol is less prone to attack elastomeric materials, so many common elastomers can be used with ethanol without risk of deterioration. No special manufacturing techniques are needed for ethanol fuel systems for flexible-fuel vehicles."
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Originally Posted by spurvis
Anybody out there know if MINI Cooper's can run on Ethanol E-85? I personally use Sunoco Ultra 94 as my Coop thrives on it, but at $3.41 a gallon, even I may re-think my spending for the short term.
Ethanol doesn't seem to be widely available in NE Ohio, but if it is ever offered, it would be nice to know Newt can run on it. Anyone down in the Carolina's using it now as I know it is popular down there. Thanks to all who reply. Cheers!
Ethanol doesn't seem to be widely available in NE Ohio, but if it is ever offered, it would be nice to know Newt can run on it. Anyone down in the Carolina's using it now as I know it is popular down there. Thanks to all who reply. Cheers!
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Yah, just for once a year I would love to do that I think my Mini deserves it, after putting up with all my ****
Originally Posted by Battle Cattle
well around here in TN the pilot stations have 10% ethanol in the regualr and mid grade... But never tried filling up with that and wont... I will stick to my premium gaz and enjoy it... now I might go put some 110 in my tank if I want to give my baby a christmas present...
-Josh
-Josh
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