E-85 Coming soon to mill creek, WA
Nov 5, 2011, 10:51 PM
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I'll probably never make the switch to E85, not enough stations have it and after the problems people are having with the dreaded goo it leaves behind, I think I'll pass.
GVR4.org discussion on E85 Black Goo
GVR4.org discussion on E85 Black Goo
I read that is actually an issue with certain places putting additives in the E85. It's not all E85, it only depends on what they put in the fuel. There is a huge thread about it on here. Do a search you should be able to find it.
Nov 6, 2011, 01:36 AM
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definitely the "Smokey Point" exit (#206 I believe), but is it really considered a city? 
*edit - interesting thread, Tim. I hadn't heard of anyone in the NW running ethanol with this issue that I can think of. So unless it is SOP to clean off the injectors and no one is talking about it, it must not be as much of an issue here? Anyone with input?
*edit - interesting thread, Tim. I hadn't heard of anyone in the NW running ethanol with this issue that I can think of. So unless it is SOP to clean off the injectors and no one is talking about it, it must not be as much of an issue here? Anyone with input?
I'll look into searching around here for it Graphic, true it isn't all E85 stations but it is something to keep an eye out for as it's not narrowed down to just one central location that it happens in.
Nov 6, 2011, 08:27 AM
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AVS gas and co is my station.
Im talking to the department of ecology to see if they are willing to give any grants for placing E85 at my station instead of going through Propel.
I have spoken with Wilson oil, NWPump, Evergreen enviornmental services and many more people.
I have 4 tanks under ground. Reg, Plus, Premium, Diesel.
We are trying to see how much it would cost for Myself to have 1 of the tanks empty, where i can Blend 2 of the grades at the pump instead of seperate tanks (like many other gas stations do)
If i can do that, then it gives us an empty tanks where i can place E85 but i will still have to get new dispensers.
THIS IS ONLY IF PROPEL HAS PROBLEMS. From what we are told in our contract with them, we are guarrenteed to get it eventually, but i figured if my business can make more money doing it on our own then thats something i will look into.
Ill keep u guys more posted.
Im talking to the department of ecology to see if they are willing to give any grants for placing E85 at my station instead of going through Propel.
I have spoken with Wilson oil, NWPump, Evergreen enviornmental services and many more people.
I have 4 tanks under ground. Reg, Plus, Premium, Diesel.
We are trying to see how much it would cost for Myself to have 1 of the tanks empty, where i can Blend 2 of the grades at the pump instead of seperate tanks (like many other gas stations do)
If i can do that, then it gives us an empty tanks where i can place E85 but i will still have to get new dispensers.
THIS IS ONLY IF PROPEL HAS PROBLEMS. From what we are told in our contract with them, we are guarrenteed to get it eventually, but i figured if my business can make more money doing it on our own then thats something i will look into.
Ill keep u guys more posted.
Dec 7, 2011, 12:13 PM
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On the other end of the spectrum, have you considered selling ethanol-free gas? There are a lot of classic car people that are having problems with the E-10 fuel sold these days. It also has a tendency to gum up small engines like lawnmowers and chainsaws.
Additionally, most people get significantly better mileage with ethanol-free fuel.
Additionally, most people get significantly better mileage with ethanol-free fuel.
AVS gas and co is my station.
Im talking to the department of ecology to see if they are willing to give any grants for placing E85 at my station instead of going through Propel.
I have spoken with Wilson oil, NWPump, Evergreen enviornmental services and many more people.
I have 4 tanks under ground. Reg, Plus, Premium, Diesel.
We are trying to see how much it would cost for Myself to have 1 of the tanks empty, where i can Blend 2 of the grades at the pump instead of seperate tanks (like many other gas stations do)
If i can do that, then it gives us an empty tanks where i can place E85 but i will still have to get new dispensers.
THIS IS ONLY IF PROPEL HAS PROBLEMS. From what we are told in our contract with them, we are guarrenteed to get it eventually, but i figured if my business can make more money doing it on our own then thats something i will look into.
Ill keep u guys more posted.
Im talking to the department of ecology to see if they are willing to give any grants for placing E85 at my station instead of going through Propel.
I have spoken with Wilson oil, NWPump, Evergreen enviornmental services and many more people.
I have 4 tanks under ground. Reg, Plus, Premium, Diesel.
We are trying to see how much it would cost for Myself to have 1 of the tanks empty, where i can Blend 2 of the grades at the pump instead of seperate tanks (like many other gas stations do)
If i can do that, then it gives us an empty tanks where i can place E85 but i will still have to get new dispensers.
THIS IS ONLY IF PROPEL HAS PROBLEMS. From what we are told in our contract with them, we are guarrenteed to get it eventually, but i figured if my business can make more money doing it on our own then thats something i will look into.
Ill keep u guys more posted.
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