Monday, May 23, 2016

tank 13: all gas!

I was out an about when I ran out of gas, and had to go all 87 octane straight gas.


Since then I've driven about 200 miles with no noticeable performance difference.  I'm not noticing less power or pinging.


Acura recommends 91 octane fuel for this vehicle, but being a modern vehicle with electronic ignition and a knock sensor, it can run fine on 87 octane.  You don't notice the power drop under normal driving.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

tank #12

Running great with no check engine lights


gallons e85: 3.506@ $1.829/gal


gallons regular: 10.35 @ 2.029/ gallon


ethanol content of tank 25.25%


octane of tank: 90.3


savings over premium @ $2.29 / gal: $3.474

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Tank #11

Still running great with no check engine lights.


Gallons E85: 3.535 @ $2.029/ gallon


Gallons regular: 10.417 @ $2.229/ gallon


Premium: $2.629/ gallon


Ethanol content of tank: 25.38%


Octane of tank: 90.34


Savings per tank over premium: $6.28

tank #10

Still running great with no check engine lights.


Gallons E85: 3.527 @ 1.56/ gallon


Gallons regular: 10.013 @ 1.76 / gallon


Premium: 2.16/ gallon


Ethanol content of tank: 25.08%


Octane of tank: 90.5