Chris Mason
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Just Flexfuel E85 E10 E0 Fuel table no extra comment Alcohol versus Petrol
- By Chris Mason
- Published 28th September, 2008
- Fuel Economy and E85
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
- By Chris Mason
- Published 20th July, 2008
- Ford on E85 Flex Fuel
(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.
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.
Racing with E85 V8 Supercars
- By Chris Mason
- Published 17th July, 2008
- E85 performance
V8 Supercars have the opportunity to show the public that ethanol is not, as many might perceive it to be, a low-performance fuel.
Commodore will be E85 Flex Fuel Holden
- By Chris Mason
- Published 17th July, 2008
- Holden on E85
Holden is releasing a new model Commodore in Australia that can use 85% alcohol as fuel.
Saab and E85 Flexfuel Range Biofuel Car in Australia
- By Chris Mason
- Published 17th July, 2008
- SAAB Flex Fuel E85
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.
SAAB on Flex Fuel E85 Tour
- By Chris Mason
- Published 16th July, 2008
- SAAB Flex Fuel E85
Driving a SAAB flex fuel car in England
My Conversion to E85 - Page 2
- By Chris Mason
- Published 7th July, 2008
- FlexFuel conversion kits
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.
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.
Price Cycling for Unleaded Petrol
- By Chris Mason
- Published 2nd July, 2008
- Fuel Prices
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.
Table of Economy using E10 and E85 blended in fuel tank.
- By Chris Mason
- Published 27th June, 2008
- Fuel Economy and E85
A personal journal of recent savings, based on a combination of ULP, E10 and E85 ethanol fuel purchases. Same owner, same vehicle.
How Much Alcohol is in the Fuel Tank
- By Chris Mason
- Published 26th June, 2008
- Whats in the Fuel Tank
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.

