Chris Mason

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This is a Table of fuel economy for a mazda 323 1600cc  4 cylinder using a white lightning flexfuelkit and a combination of fuels including E85 (85% alcohol), E10 (10% alcohol) and ULP ( regular unleaded petrol)

1998 Ford Taurus

(the FFV Taurus was tested on both E85 and gasoline), explained briefly below. 
Acceleration: Three tests performed (1) elapsed time from a standstill to 60 mph at wide open throttle, loaded and unloaded; (2) elapsed time from 40 to 60 mph at wide open throttle (passing simulation); (3) elapsed time and maximum speed at a quarter mile. Values are the average of six measurements. Braking: Dry surface is concrete, wet surface is low friction Jennite pad. Minimum stopping distance from 62 mph on dry surface, and from 31 mph on wet surface with no wheels locked. Panic stops are minimum measured distance from 31 mph on wet and dry surfaces at maximum pedal pressure with no attempt to steer. Values are the average of six stops.

V8 Supercars have the opportunity to show the public that ethanol is not, as many might perceive it to be, a low-performance fuel.


Holden is releasing a new model Commodore in Australia that can use 85% alcohol as fuel.

Saab will soon consolidate its commitment to selling bio-ethanol vehicles in Australia, making its BioPower engine its mainstream offering across the entire 9-3 range – despite the fact that a limited number of service stations in the nation offer the eco-oriented E85 fuel.

Driving a SAAB flex fuel car in England

I have decided the car is running lean.
The car has less power at low rpm and more power at higher rpm, above 3000.
The car goes up hill at low revs when cold better than hot: this is when the choke is on, and fuel mixture would be richer.
All the literature I have read is saying 30% extra fuel is required to make the correct A/F mixture.

I've noticed that the price of automotive fuel changes during the week, and that this has become so common it is accepted as normal.

However I thought that some discussion of this topic was warranted. Considering the price of fuel in general, anything that helps reduce our petrol bill is handy.


A personal journal of recent savings, based on a combination of  ULP, E10 and E85 ethanol fuel purchases. Same owner, same vehicle.


A table of alcohol percentage in the fuel tank, showing changes as E85 is added to E10 and vice versa. Table also shows value of fuel, taking into account the difference in cost of E10 and E85.