Thread: ok to mix E85?
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      06-06-2016, 11:48 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Lambobimmer View Post
Not entirely true. I mixed E85 and 93 for 2 years and never had an issue. I did not have easy access to E85 so I always used an E60 mix on the stock LPFP and stock HPFP and never had an issue with either being able to keep up. This is no issue with this strategy with the stock turbos, but you will never be able to do this using hybrids.

I am only on pump fuel now, but with a 7 liter.
yeah you're right. Apparently out LPFP is a little more robust than the standard 335/135 version. Just make sure you have a tune that will support the extra octane.
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