How to do an Ethanol Blend :: E85 Test

How to do an Ethanol Blend :: E85 Test
I'll show you how I test my local E85 pump for ethanol content, and the app I use to determine how much of E85 and pump gas to add to get the right E Blend I'm looking for, whether that's E30 or E50, or even switching between the two.

[@CameronMills1990]

so many guys talk about E-this E-that but not many people explain how to do a fuel mix. Thanks man

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Thanks! Glad this was helpful!

[@KraddyFPS]

Thank you for these videos. All the supra videos from JB4 to this has really helped.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Thanks man, more new videos will be coming soon, now that it's Spring!

[@andrewt3619]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing that app too!!

[@LMBC6Brian]

Remember base fuel with no E85 added is still considered e10. Thats what in the normal pump gas. So when you do that calculator it would need to be current ethanol % = 10 for straight 87/89/91/93. All those are e10. So if you want to get to e20 you'd set 20 for the desired %. Its a big difference so remember unless you are using e0 gas aka ethanol free, then the current e% of straight pump would be e10.

[@SpiguyverBackpacking1]

Not necessarily. You can still get no ethanol gas that is e0. You do need to know what the gas is that you’re using though.

[@stonewall3041]

@ Spiguyver Backpacking if the fuel at the pump is ethanol free it usually clearly marked as ethanol free, so most pumps will have the 10% ethanol.

[@RaleighUFO]

Are you referring to the section called pump gas ethanol?

[@garywilliams7319]

Yes, and most gasoline sold that allows 10% ethanol content will actually test to around 8% ethanol content. Per DOE regulations, stations that sell E85 blend can have a range of 51% to 83% ethanol in the fuel and still be considered within required specifications. See afdc.energy.gov/files/u/publication/ethanol_handbook.pdf . This is why you SHOULD frequently test the ethanol content at the E85 pump you use. A side note, if the 87/89/91/93 pump uses the same hose, you just select the grade you use, there is a very good chance the first 1/2 gallon of gas you pump won’t be what you selected. From the pumps internal fuel selector transfer valve to the hose nozzle will contain approximately 1/2 gal of what ever the guy before you pumped. Isn’t this just so much fun? Just saying. 🙂

[@Programentalist]

​@@garywilliams7319E10 can vary between at least 5-10% ethanol as well. Thankfully you can easily test the ethanol content of the pump gas using the same tester.

[@jesussantiago2357]

Thank you for that video!

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Anytime!

[@biginterview7340]

Great info! I purchased an A91 and you definitely have me considering matching your modes. Do you need to make any changes to the vehicle to run Ethanol?

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Sweet! Nothing needs to be done for eblends up to E30.

[@spallaxo]

I have a WRX, hoping Cobb makes a Flex Fuel kit again. I technically no need it but then I'd have to have dual tunes and switch back and forth if no e85 available. So most likely I'll wait for a new flex fuel kit. Apparently they're putting R&D into a new one so There's a Sunoco nearby that goes all the way down to e51

[@wfujay3946]

Good video, but if/when I decide to run E, I'll just invest in a sensor. This just seems like a pain in the ass to deal with, lol.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

I do have a sensor on the way, I'll be doing a review of that soon!

[@No-rn7ye]

Definitely helpful info

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Glad it was helpful!

[@snakkedr]

Haha, I recognize that place. Always cool rides there. I wish they still had 100% 93 though.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Yeah, sucks that nowhere in OK has real 93 anymore.

[@snakkedr]

@Spiguyver’s Garage Red carpet car washes have 100% 93 I believe. The shell station at Hefner and Council surprisingly has 93 still. Red rock distributing near 50th and Sante Fe and the last place on my list is an old Sinclair station on NE 23rd just East of Douglass rd.

[@alzym1]

thank you for the info

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Happy to help!

[@rogue_5508]

I love that gas station! I was considering an E85 tune but all the other stations around I hear always are running low of not lower sometimes than the marked minimum. How has the consistency been at that gas station?

[@JimmytheGenius]

Best efficiency is around E40. Beyond that all the fuel needed to run 41-85% marginal power gain.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Good point!

[@davidclough3951]

That's a lot of work. I just go to a gas station that has the E30 option and use that. Easy.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

That works if you have a blender pump available. Personally I have never seen a blender pump or a pump that offers anything other than E85.

[@marcelocuadrado6955]

Can use a regular medicinal alcohol 98 degrees for mix with a 93 octane gas, to make my own blend?

[@Dethred1]

Can you put the calculator app in your video description? I have one already but the UI on your app looks way better.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

It’s on iTunes and is called e85Cal.

[@Dethred1]

@@spiguyversgarage9452 I don't see it in Android store. Go figure. 🤦🏻‍♂️. I guess it'll be easier to gauge each fill-up with the flex fuel kit anyways.

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

I am on an iPhone, so I guess it isn't available on Android, that sucks.

[@Dethred1]

@@spiguyversgarage9452 yep, no android auto or even the supra connect app. Pretty awful.

[@0pacity420]

Weird question, what did you do with the gas and water from the tester? Did you just pour it out? And if so where?

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

Fortunately I don't have to do this anymore. But I would take it home and add it to my lawnmower gas can.

[@richywyd]

where can i buy the sensor ? that tells me how much i have

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

I got the Fuel-it sensor, I think I got it through Burger Tuning

[@muzammilhasan2103]

how do you figure out how much fuel you have in the tank of the supra? do you just estimate or it tells you exactly how much your fuel tank has?

[@RaleighUFO]

What app do you use?

[@spiguyversgarage9452]

I use e85Cal on the iPhone.