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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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MPG for E85

I was just wondering what you guys are getting for MPG on E85. I am getting about 15mpg I just wanted to know if thats about right.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Depends how heavy your foot is But 15mpg sounds about right
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by boosted91t
Depends how heavy your foot is But 15mpg sounds about right
Well with the last tank I had I only WOT about 1 time maybe 2 times and the full tank of E85 gave me 210 miles. I just want to see what is the average everyone is getting.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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On the freeway I get low 20's. Next time I fill up I'll get the average during city driving.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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low 20's (280-300 miles to a tank) sounds about right on 100% freeway only driving for a evo 8/9

i didnt start getting really good MPG until i swapped to speed density though with a 4" intake pipe and really large k&n filter.. i believe the intake helped dramatically.

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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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i was getting 15mpg in my evo8 before i sold it.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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15 city, 20 hwy but I do have a 4.0 ring gear.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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i get about 210 per tank with about 90% city driving and almost never on boost. i usually fill up around 13 gallons.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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What are you guys timing maps looking like during cruise?
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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wow that is better mpg than i am getting on 93
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hockieplaya15
wow that is better mpg than i am getting on 93
You need to get your 93 oct tune rechecked.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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on 91 i get 210 in mainly city and e85 about 180-190 or so
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by evil.evo
i get about 210 per tank with about 90% city driving and almost never on boost. i usually fill up around 13 gallons.
13 gallons? Jeez....you must bleed the tank dry.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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14.4mpg all city driving + some country roads..
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Lot's of variables for sure. I am at 420/400 and track E85 usage religiously. My highway is about ~15mpg and my city is a whopping 12.5mpg.
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