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tsipple · May 26th, 2002, 01:25 PM

I'd like to put in a vote for BMW to add E85 flexible fuel capability to the MINI. Ford and DaimlerChrysler, in particular, are shipping more and more vehicles capable of using either conventional gasoline or E85 (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). The engineering involves a fuel sensor fed back to the engine controller, to adjust engine operating characteristics according to the fuel mix.

E85 is usually less expensive to U.S. motorists (thanks to tax differences), and it uses far less imported petroleum stock. More and more filling stations are selling E85. Range is slightly diminished with E85, power is generally improved slightly, and emissions are a bit lower.

For more information on E85, visit:

E85 Fuel Center

jachristner · Jul 16th, 2006, 07:32 PM

I'd like to see more FlexFuel capable engines across manufacturers lineups.

Off the topic slightly, I'd also like to see more turbodiesels offered in North America.

WxSquid · Jul 19th, 2006, 09:29 PM

Well, as soon as we can get low sulpher diesel here, (if I'm not mistaken, it is what they run across the pond...) we should be able to get the European diesels here.

Some of those BMW diesels are drool-worthy!

May 26th, 2002, 01:25 PM	#1
tsipple MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 179 Offline	E85 Flexible Fuel MINI I'd like to put in a vote for BMW to add E85 flexible fuel capability to the MINI. Ford and DaimlerChrysler, in particular, are shipping more and more vehicles capable of using either conventional gasoline or E85 (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). The engineering involves a fuel sensor fed back to the engine controller, to adjust engine operating characteristics according to the fuel mix. E85 is usually less expensive to U.S. motorists (thanks to tax differences), and it uses far less imported petroleum stock. More and more filling stations are selling E85. Range is slightly diminished with E85, power is generally improved slightly, and emissions are a bit lower. For more information on E85, visit: E85 Fuel Center Timothy Sipples [2002 CVT Sold, 2004 S Rear Ended in Ride Home from Dealer, Back at Dealer ]

Jul 16th, 2006, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
jachristner MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 6 Offline	I second that I'd like to see more FlexFuel capable engines across manufacturers lineups. Off the topic slightly, I'd also like to see more turbodiesels offered in North America.

Jul 19th, 2006, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
WxSquid Stella's Sugar Daddy :)~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Ocean Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 235 Offline	Well, as soon as we can get low sulpher diesel here, (if I'm not mistaken, it is what they run across the pond...) we should be able to get the European diesels here. Some of those BMW diesels are drool-worthy! You can have my MINI when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers.

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