DAMN! Just put E85 in my car by accident... - Toyota Yaris Forums

TheCutsman · 08-12-2009, 03:24 PM

Am I fucked?

mrbond · 08-12-2009, 03:51 PM

You know, I've actually been thinking of this: do any of you think it's possible to tune our PCM to run on E85? I mean, it's still a combustible fluid despite the fact that its combustion rate is different, so why couldn't it be done? For example: Ford made their Contour run on regular gasoline from the base model to the SVT, and then there was a CNG model which had the same 2.0L Zetec motor, but it ran on natural gas. Different gas, but same principle.

YellowJolt · 08-12-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCutsman

Am I fucked?

Did you run the car on it or did you realize it right away?

cali yaris · 08-12-2009, 04:55 PM

I think you should take advantage of the situation and go kick some ass at the drag strip.

j/k

47_MasoN_47 · 08-12-2009, 05:33 PM

We don't even have ethanol stations around here :P

1NZYaris1 · 08-12-2009, 05:46 PM

Your Fine , IN New Zealand they say it is not a problem

Tamago · 08-12-2009, 06:49 PM

drain it. your injectors will not last, you'll run lean.. drain it drain it drain it.

TheCutsman · 08-12-2009, 06:55 PM

Thanks everyone...I think it's ok she is running fine...I put about 4 gallons of regular in after the E85...I can't believe I did that.

ellenbetty · 08-12-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCutsman

Am I fucked?

I know that the 2007 Toyota Yaris is designed to run on either 100% gasoline or E10 without risk of damage to the motor. I say fill up your Yaris with gasoline every time you get down to 7 bars on the fuel gage. You could try using 93 octane until you burn off at least 1/2 of the E85. If your Yaris runs, keep on driving. You should be able to burn off the E85 in a dozen or so 1/8 tank fill ups.

The problem with draining your tank is that you have to dispose of the gasoline in a legal environmentally friendly manor. Paying someone to dispose of gasoline is expensive. If you own a gasoline powered lawn mower, and have enough gas cans to drain your Yaris, the lawn mower may be able to run on a mixture of E85 and gasoline.

I know that some junk yards run their tow trucks on what ever gasoline is found in junked wrecked vehicles. I guess you could call around and see if you can donate your E85 mixed with regular gasoline to the nearest junk yard. LOL.

Yaris Hilton · 08-12-2009, 10:51 PM

If it's running fine and hasn't turned on the check engine light, drive it and be happy. Others have reported that a stock Yaris will run fine on something over 40% ethanol before the ECU starts having problems injecting enough fuel to keep it from going lean. The scary messages often quoted about engine and fuel system damage with >10% ethanol don't apply to modern cars.

Using 93 octane gas to dilute it won't give you a benefit. E85 is 104 pump octane.

08-12-2009, 03:24 PM	#1
TheCutsman Drives: 07 Meteorite 3 Dr Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Elk Grove Village IL Posts: 26	DAMN! Just put E85 in my car by accident... Am I fucked? __________________ ______________ 07 Meteorite Metallic Liftback TRD Lowering Springs Tanabe Strut Tower Bar Fujita F5 CAI Autometer Tach NST Quickshifter

08-12-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	You know, I've actually been thinking of this: do any of you think it's possible to tune our PCM to run on E85? I mean, it's still a combustible fluid despite the fact that its combustion rate is different, so why couldn't it be done? For example: Ford made their Contour run on regular gasoline from the base model to the SVT, and then there was a CNG model which had the same 2.0L Zetec motor, but it ran on natural gas. Different gas, but same principle. __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

08-12-2009, 04:55 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I think you should take advantage of the situation and go kick some ass at the drag strip. j/k __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-12-2009, 05:46 PM	#6
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	Your Fine , IN New Zealand they say it is not a problem __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

08-12-2009, 06:55 PM	#8
TheCutsman Drives: 07 Meteorite 3 Dr Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Elk Grove Village IL Posts: 26	Thanks everyone...I think it's ok she is running fine...I put about 4 gallons of regular in after the E85...I can't believe I did that. __________________ ______________ 07 Meteorite Metallic Liftback TRD Lowering Springs Tanabe Strut Tower Bar Fujita F5 CAI Autometer Tach NST Quickshifter

08-12-2009, 05:33 PM	#5
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	We don't even have ethanol stations around here :P

08-12-2009, 10:51 PM	#10
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	If it's running fine and hasn't turned on the check engine light, drive it and be happy. Others have reported that a stock Yaris will run fine on something over 40% ethanol before the ECU starts having problems injecting enough fuel to keep it from going lean. The scary messages often quoted about engine and fuel system damage with >10% ethanol don't apply to modern cars. Using 93 octane gas to dilute it won't give you a benefit. E85 is 104 pump octane.

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