Straight GAS

Stock4Evr · 05-03-2018, 04:29 PM

Can I run straight gas - non-ethanol gas? This would be for an N55. I know the octane level is lower but would it be better, overall, for the engine?

BimmerAg · 05-04-2018, 08:26 AM

Can you run it? Yes
Octane should not be lower if it's blended correctly.
Will it be better for your engine? Probably no difference from typical E10 that you get at most stations

Stock4Evr · 05-05-2018, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerAg

Can you run it? Yes
Octane should not be lower if it's blended correctly.
Will it be better for your engine? Probably no difference from typical E10 that you get at most stations

Thank you for your response. I am changing all my yard equip to non-ethanol gas and was curious about my cars. I will stay with my regular gas for the autos.

c1pher · 05-05-2018, 06:32 AM

Yes you can. It actually helps not leach water into the fuel system. You get slightly better fuel economy too.

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