Motor Oil with e85
Aug 4, 2008, 10:44 AM
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spend 30 bucks on a pump...
or go to a pet store or even walmart and buy air hose, 1.99 for 25' (the kind for fish tanks)
just stick it down your dipstick and start to siphon. (The local amsoil guy mentioned this method to me. the only downside is that if the oil is thick it may be a slow process). I usually just get samples during oil changes.
Aug 5, 2008, 06:33 AM
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Aug 8, 2008, 11:40 AM
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Some info: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd30.aspx
Aug 11, 2008, 02:00 PM
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Some info: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd30.aspx
The new RD Series oils are compatible with all types of fuels.. This does not mean that they shouldn't be checked for fuel dillution using Oil Analysis.
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Aug 13, 2008, 09:34 AM
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2k miles on Mobil 1 10w30. sent out for oil analysis. Everything came up looking great. will be sending off in 1k mile increments till i hit 5k to see how well it holds up.
Aug 13, 2008, 09:29 PM
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1. Flex-fuel vehicles are not tuned for max performance like most of our EVOs.
2. Increased opportunity for oil dilution since EVOs often run enriched AFRs.
3. Overall increased stresses on the engine - small engine in (relatively) big 4-door sedan.
4. EVOs run higher RPMs than flex-fuel motors.
5. We EVO owners are famous for squeezing 300-400-500hp out of a 122ci motor. OUCH!
Aug 14, 2008, 06:19 AM
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These differences would apply, IMHO:
1. Flex-fuel vehicles are not tuned for max performance like most of our EVOs.
2. Increased opportunity for oil dilution since EVOs often run enriched AFRs.
3. Overall increased stresses on the engine - small engine in (relatively) big 4-door sedan.
4. EVOs run higher RPMs than flex-fuel motors.
5. We EVO owners are famous for squeezing 300-400-500hp out of a 122ci motor. OUCH!
1. Flex-fuel vehicles are not tuned for max performance like most of our EVOs.
2. Increased opportunity for oil dilution since EVOs often run enriched AFRs.
3. Overall increased stresses on the engine - small engine in (relatively) big 4-door sedan.
4. EVOs run higher RPMs than flex-fuel motors.
5. We EVO owners are famous for squeezing 300-400-500hp out of a 122ci motor. OUCH!
Good points
Im going to put my Evo on E85 soon. I rode in a E85 powered Evo equiped with an SC61! Nuts! 
Aug 14, 2008, 10:32 PM
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Also, my driving habits are as follows...
Usually 600-800 miles a month freeway between Orange county and Las Vegas. Mileage has been about 18-19 on straight highway (staying out of boost). Around town i am averaging 14mpg. I could get better mileage if i changed my driving habits... Usually 2k miles a month of driving. Toss in an ocassional AutoX or RallyX.
Sep 16, 2008, 09:31 PM
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Not sure if everyone following this post saw my post on oil analysis. but Mobil 1 holds up quite well to 85. I didnt notice the cooking oil smell from the Nevada E85.. Maybe now that i live here in cali i will get to smell that sweet smell.