E85

[drgrcr1156]

How due you manage the E85 corrosiveness? Or is not as bad as some people have perceived.

Bob

[billy leber]

Methanol is corrosive . E-85 , which is ethanol , is not corrosive. Ive left it in the carb and the rest of the system all winter with no sign of a problem.

[sg1586]

Originally Posted by billy leber

Methanol is corrosive . E-85 , which is ethanol , is not corrosive. Ive left it in the carb and the rest of the system all winter with no sign of a problem.

Careful with that statement as it made some of my plastic handles on my screwdrivers soft...
For me I run my carb dry after i am done for the day and just before it starts to stall I spray engine stor down the carb

[jim hensley]

many never drain the carb and have no problems so I have been told. The corrosive culprit is usually water, as E85 will absorb water, so care must be taken there. I borrowed a carb from a guy once, and the metering blocks had gunk all over them and the inside of the carb evidentally from sitting, had to clean it out before using it, but I have had no problems with mine. But, If I am going to let the car sit for a few weeks or so, I go ahead and drain the carb. I always plug the cell vent after every race just to be safe. When changing jets will occasionally spray with WD-40 and clean. Don't forget to watch your air bleeds from plugging up too.

[T Hall]

So I have a drum with about 20-30 gallons left in it. Its in my heated garage, any issues with storage for the off season?

[billy leber]

I buy a drum (take a 55 g drum to the gas station and filler up ) before winter so Im good to go in the spring , no problems . Seal it up tight obviously .

[Carl Juliano]

If the fuel tests in the 70s, which most off season spring and winter blends do, is it still able to be used in 15-16.1 engines?