Lake
#1
Lake
There is a beautiful 08 white 2lt on the lot waiting for me-can't decide if I should wait for the 09's with the engine change and window button relocation.
Any thoughts on the flex fuel engines?
Any thoughts on the flex fuel engines?
#2
You will probably get a better deal on the 08, but if the 09 options are what you want, then wait.
As for the E-85, I wish mine has that option. I personally would use it if at all possible. In trucks they loose 3-4 mpg and that hurts a truck, but in a small vehicle, I have noticed only a 2-3 loss (Taurus/Impala at work) and since it's getting mid 20's already (verses 18) it doesn't hurt as bad. Plus I would rather the money stay in the US verses where the oil came from.
my 2 pennies....
As for the E-85, I wish mine has that option. I personally would use it if at all possible. In trucks they loose 3-4 mpg and that hurts a truck, but in a small vehicle, I have noticed only a 2-3 loss (Taurus/Impala at work) and since it's getting mid 20's already (verses 18) it doesn't hurt as bad. Plus I would rather the money stay in the US verses where the oil came from.
my 2 pennies....
#3
lake
solman98
thanks for the reply-I have yet to see any stations even offering the e85 fuel
I hear that they will have to retool,new tanks and such tocarry the e86-have not even heard of one here in central florida
thanks for the reply-I have yet to see any stations even offering the e85 fuel
I hear that they will have to retool,new tanks and such tocarry the e86-have not even heard of one here in central florida
#4
Yea the locations are scarce, there is ony one local to me. But they should be more as time goes by. My agency is required to be members of the E-85 coalition so we monitor were stations are located. Looking at my list for FL we show.
Inland Food Store #526 3500 North Monroe Street Tallahassee FL 32304 850-562-1159
Kangaroo Express as of 02-13-07 3500 North Monroe Street Tallahassee FL 32304 850-562-1159
And that's it for now.
Inland Food Store #526 3500 North Monroe Street Tallahassee FL 32304 850-562-1159
Kangaroo Express as of 02-13-07 3500 North Monroe Street Tallahassee FL 32304 850-562-1159
And that's it for now.
#6
#7
Okay I'm having a Déjà vu here or I drank too many beers last night. I know I posted to these exact questions/posts before.
Using E85 reduces your MPG by 30%.
So here is an example:
87 Octane gas = $4.00 per gallon
To break even E85 would have to cost 30% less which is $2.80 per gallon.
So to SAVE money you would have to buy E85 at LESS then $2.80 per gallon.
Using E85 reduces your MPG by 30%.
So here is an example:
87 Octane gas = $4.00 per gallon
To break even E85 would have to cost 30% less which is $2.80 per gallon.
So to SAVE money you would have to buy E85 at LESS then $2.80 per gallon.
#9
Okay I'm having a Déjà vu here or I drank too many beers last night. I know I posted to these exact questions/posts before.
Using E85 reduces your MPG by 30%.
So here is an example:
87 Octane gas = $4.00 per gallon
To break even E85 would have to cost 30% less which is $2.80 per gallon.
So to SAVE money you would have to buy E85 at LESS then $2.80 per gallon.
Using E85 reduces your MPG by 30%.
So here is an example:
87 Octane gas = $4.00 per gallon
To break even E85 would have to cost 30% less which is $2.80 per gallon.
So to SAVE money you would have to buy E85 at LESS then $2.80 per gallon.
#10
re 2009
Im considering the same thing,
I thought i saw the new HHr motor for2009 say DI direct injection, maybe not, but is the compression going to be raised, I couldnt find any info on that, Does anyone know?
from what I remember if you raise the compression and some timing changes then you will recoup some of the loss of mpg using E85,
the 09 acadia will have if i remember right 11-1 compression and DI, should help with regular gas milage a little but mostly with e85.
oh forgot to add
e85 last week was 2.89
reg was 3.89,
buck a gal difference,
I thought i saw the new HHr motor for2009 say DI direct injection, maybe not, but is the compression going to be raised, I couldnt find any info on that, Does anyone know?
from what I remember if you raise the compression and some timing changes then you will recoup some of the loss of mpg using E85,
the 09 acadia will have if i remember right 11-1 compression and DI, should help with regular gas milage a little but mostly with e85.
oh forgot to add
e85 last week was 2.89
reg was 3.89,
buck a gal difference,
Last edited by max; 06-06-2008 at 01:55 PM.