Is it like the one Salad made for me?

 

Now that's how to hot rod a rambler! I bet it would drag a Massey Ferguson in the 1/8 mile.

 

what's e85 and where do you get it? Ty

 

Well I did the first two because I was camping with my dad lol!

 

E85 is 85% ethanol blended with 15% gasoline. You can get it as many retail gas stations these days. Generally there is a little sign stating "E85 gasoline sold here" or something along those lines.

 

this. citing sources who test and mix their own e85 from pumps, I will say that meijers e85 is as close to accurate as you can get. e85 is a phenomenal cleaner. it makes the insides of engines literally look brand new and will remove most anything off parts when soaked overnight.

 

E85 will also corrode fuel system components, like the fuel pump and fuel injectors.


Chrysler went to special injectors for their vehicles that are e85 compatible to address corrosion issues.


I suggest it not be used in our XJ's.

 

ive ran approximately 1000 gallons of e85 through my jeep over the past 4 years. using a 50/50 mix - 93 gas/e85. most any factory fuel injected system has no problem handling a mix. I am unsure of straight e85, but I do know the late 90s gm products can handle 100% e85 no problem in factory stock form. the only thing you really need to do is keep an eye on the fuel filter if it is downstream because the ethanol will remove any and all junk from the fuel system and the filter will catch it.

I know for 100% fact it will not corrode the stock injectors on a 97 xj. I soaked mine in it for 2 days and used them another 25k miles. they're currently in service on another jeep going on 3 years.

anyone wanting to do any of what I mentioned - do so at your own risk. I've seen it make mush out of fuel socks and early 90s low pressure fuel system hoses.

leaving the political bs out - it is an amazing fuel. however it basically must be treated like alcohol.

 

So I guess I earned my man card too. Put two of the cups through her. Threw 3 misfire codes but runs smooth as can be now.

 

^^^Mmmmmm Dickey's BBQ! Love that place.

 

Nice manly cup!! Belly up to the bar boys, and let's celebrate with a few beers!! LOL.

 

So why bother with it then?

 

Yep! One for me, one for you, one dribbled down the XJ's air intake.

 

More than once I've seen people adding a bottle of HEET to their fresh tank of E85 in the winter. I guess methanol must suck the water right out of ethanol, lol.

 

Hi everyone, OK did the water thing and I got four codes that will not turn off with my scanner. 1997 xj 4.0 w/auto trans. Codes 300,301,304,306 as far as I know these are misfire codes and I can't clear them with my scanner. Do I have to drive it for awhile before CEL goes off? I have driven it about ten miles and the light is still on. Thanks, Dan