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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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how many gallons to bring?

Possibly a dumb question but idgaf. Im getting my 05 VIII converted for e85, and im wondering:
1. how many gallons of e85 to bring for the tune
2. if theres anything special i should carry it in or if those plastic containers will do fine

Thanks ahead of time,

Jack
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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i took 5 gallons for my tune. plastic gas container is fine
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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5 gallons and then just filled up in the area where you tuned? im wondering if thats too low, no?

Thanks for the info bro, appreciate it

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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AMS told me to bring 5 just for the tune, so more if you're going to need it to drive back.

I would bring it from wherever you're going to fill up the most, so it's the same gas quality.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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(2) 5 gallons can's for me to be safe. Might as well if you have the extra can and assuming you aren't familiar with the area you are getting tuned.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by badev0
(2) 5 gallons can's for me to be safe. Might as well if you have the extra can and assuming you aren't familiar with the area you are getting tuned.
For sure, that makes sense =)

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AMS told me to bring 5 just for the tune, so more if you're going to need it to drive back.

I would bring it from wherever you're going to fill up the most, so it's the same gas quality.
Yea you're right im gonna bring enough to make it back home especially since im going to be using e85 everyday, thanks breh
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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You'll want to have the tune touched up after you run a few tanks of e85 through the car. There will be contamination due to the pump gas in the system lowering the rating.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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I brought 2 (5) gallon jugs of E85 when I went in for my tune.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sho669
You'll want to have the tune touched up after you run a few tanks of e85 through the car. There will be contamination due to the pump gas in the system lowering the rating.
eh? havent heard about many people doing this although ive seen a FEW doing it, is it necessary though? im getting a map for 91 as well btw

ps. im interested in more info on this tune touch up if you have any more about it! thanks
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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probably an overkill but i bought two 5 gallons for the tune and another two 5 gallons for the way home lolol
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jackbenimbo
eh? havent heard about many people doing this although ive seen a FEW doing it, is it necessary though? im getting a map for 91 as well btw

ps. im interested in more info on this tune touch up if you have any more about it! thanks
the rating of E85 changes depending on the time of year as well winter they have less ethanol more gas to help cold starts and opposite for warmer weather. so your tune SHOULD constantly be changed to account for A/f etc. but most people will not tune or notice the difference depending on the area where you live.
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