Hi, I guess that this has been hashed out in other forums for R53 and older Mini's, but what will happen to our new babies (R56-2007-USA) if we use it in them when it becomes available, I understand that it is available in the NE states but pretty soon will be here in the South. Will it be compatable? Will BMW people ok it? . Will it effect performance? etc. etc. will we have to retrofit the fuel system to cope with it.???

 

Eh I think it requires the same gas as the R53

 

R53 and R56 are non- compatable with E85.

 

To run on E85, lots of engine components need to be made ethanol-safe.

More info here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E85

If you live in an area is, or will begin to start mandating higher concentrations of ethanol in the fuel, be very careful what you are buying.

Cars sold in the US are supposed to tolerate 10% ethanol in the fuel, but MINI owners have reported problems:

http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2006/06...-gas-problems/

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...-problems.html