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DvKillar · 08-29-2019, 01:48 PM

Has anyone heard of this fuel before? getting emails about it saying how great this new fuel is and where to find.

what are the advantages and should we try it out?

Reaper85 · 08-29-2019, 01:55 PM

If it's 88 octane I wouldn't run it. If it's like e85 then you need a conversion.

Just realized your a 2ls and I'm not familiar with that platform. If you run 87, 88 should be fine. If it's like e85 you may need a sensor. I don't know if the 6's are flex fuel or not.

Just looked it up it contains up to 15% ethanol.

canadian ss · 08-29-2019, 01:59 PM

Contains up to 15% ethanol. Ethanol is made by corn.

Ethanol in your car unless otherwise specified is crap. Think of it as a filler.

Ever notice most high octane number gas pumps (94 octane) will say 0 ethanol? Thats why it costs more. More filler=less performance.

Reaper85 · 08-29-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by canadian ss

Contains up to 15% ethanol. Ethanol is made by corn.

Ethanol in your car unless otherwise specified is crap. Think of it as a filler.

Ever notice most high octane number gas pumps (94 octane) will say 0 ethanol? Thats why it costs more. More filler=less performance.

Petro 94 contains ethanol as does esso's 93. The only ethanol free premium gas I have found is shell 91.

anthony.martinez · 08-29-2019, 02:42 PM

does the v6 require 93?

InFiD3ViL · 08-29-2019, 02:53 PM

Near where I live in central Florida, there are a few Shell stations that sell 88 Octane ETHANOL FREE gasoline. I have never tried it, nor would I with my tune/LS engine, but I am curious as to the science behind it.

In other words, what is the effective octane rating if it is listed as 88 octane, but has no ethanol? Who is the target consumer of this? Boat engines? Vehicles that sit for a period of time?

canadian ss · 08-29-2019, 03:50 PM

https://www.gazettextra.com/news/bus...478635ffa.html
https://www.mnfuels.com/ethanol-blends/88-octane/

Further searching I found a gas pump advertising 88 octane fuel with a sticker beside it saying to be used in flex fuel engines only.

redcoats1976 · 08-29-2019, 05:36 PM

used it once by mistake.no ill effects but i normally use 89(v6).

CamaroDreams76 · 08-29-2019, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Near where I live in central Florida, there are a few Shell stations that sell 88 Octane ETHANOL FREE gasoline. I have never tried it, nor would I with my tune/LS engine, but I am curious as to the science behind it.

In other words, what is the effective octane rating if it is listed as 88 octane, but has no ethanol? Who is the target consumer of this? Boat engines? Vehicles that sit for a period of time?

On some Shell pumps by me for NON ETHANOL says marine use only. Its 90 octane if I remember correctly

Moto-Mojo · 08-29-2019, 06:07 PM

Depending on the 2020 election outcome, you may be converting to peanut oil.

Tajefe Couple · 08-29-2019, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Near where I live in central Florida, there are a few Shell stations that sell 88 Octane ETHANOL FREE gasoline. I have never tried it, nor would I with my tune/LS engine, but I am curious as to the science behind it.

In other words, what is the effective octane rating if it is listed as 88 octane, but has no ethanol? Who is the target consumer of this? Boat engines? Vehicles that sit for a period of time?

I use it in things like lawnmower, weed eater, chainsaws, generator, tiller, any equipment that might set for the winter. Ethanol is tough on things like that or at least has been for me. Only one station near me sells 87 ethanol free, other than that any fuels around where I live contain 10% corn. Not to mention we can only get 91 octane around here. Run E85 in my SS and its about 70% year round.

StingrayblueSS · 08-29-2019, 09:05 PM

[QUOTE=Moto-Mojo;10608870]Depending on the 2020 election outcome, you may be converting to peanut oil.

DvKillar · 08-30-2019, 12:10 PM

I always run 91, 100% . but as this 88 is 85%, I won't be trying it.

thanks, all!

InFiD3ViL · 08-30-2019, 02:03 PM

Wawa near me:

That 87 Octane was going in my Lancer btw. We can't even get gas here now. Lines are ridiculous for any stations that even have gas due to the hurricane. When Irma passed in 2017 we couldn't get gas for a week.

08-29-2019, 01:48 PM	#1
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	unleaded 88 Has anyone heard of this fuel before? getting emails about it saying how great this new fuel is and where to find. what are the advantages and should we try it out?

08-29-2019, 02:53 PM	#6
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Near where I live in central Florida, there are a few Shell stations that sell 88 Octane ETHANOL FREE gasoline. I have never tried it, nor would I with my tune/LS engine, but I am curious as to the science behind it. In other words, what is the effective octane rating if it is listed as 88 octane, but has no ethanol? Who is the target consumer of this? Boat engines? Vehicles that sit for a period of time? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-29-2019, 06:07 PM	#10
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Depending on the 2020 election outcome, you may be converting to peanut oil. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

08-30-2019, 02:03 PM	#14
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Wawa near me: That 87 Octane was going in my Lancer btw. We can't even get gas here now. Lines are ridiculous for any stations that even have gas due to the hurricane. When Irma passed in 2017 we couldn't get gas for a week. Attached Images __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-29-2019, 01:55 PM	#2
Reaper85 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 598	If it's 88 octane I wouldn't run it. If it's like e85 then you need a conversion. Just realized your a 2ls and I'm not familiar with that platform. If you run 87, 88 should be fine. If it's like e85 you may need a sensor. I don't know if the 6's are flex fuel or not. Just looked it up it contains up to 15% ethanol.

08-29-2019, 01:59 PM	#3
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	Contains up to 15% ethanol. Ethanol is made by corn. Ethanol in your car unless otherwise specified is crap. Think of it as a filler. Ever notice most high octane number gas pumps (94 octane) will say 0 ethanol? Thats why it costs more. More filler=less performance.

08-29-2019, 02:42 PM	#5
anthony.martinez Drives: 2010 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: texas Posts: 119	does the v6 require 93?

08-29-2019, 03:50 PM	#7
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	https://www.gazettextra.com/news/bus...478635ffa.html https://www.mnfuels.com/ethanol-blends/88-octane/ Further searching I found a gas pump advertising 88 octane fuel with a sticker beside it saying to be used in flex fuel engines only.

08-29-2019, 05:36 PM	#8
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	used it once by mistake.no ill effects but i normally use 89(v6).

08-29-2019, 09:05 PM	#12
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	[QUOTE=Moto-Mojo;10608870]Depending on the 2020 election outcome, you may be converting to peanut oil.

08-30-2019, 12:10 PM	#13
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	I always run 91, 100% . but as this 88 is 85%, I won't be trying it. thanks, all!