Where to buy E85 in Melbourne

nash_86 · 09-20-2015, 05:29 PM

Not sure whether anyone's noticed but the number of United petrol stations selling E85 has started to dwindle.

Hence, does anyone know the closest petrol station to Melbourne CBD that I can buy E85 from?

Cheers,

Nash

bmwheath · 09-20-2015, 07:05 PM

Just google "United petrol stations E85". It will show you a E85 store locator list for your area

vtl · 09-20-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwheath

Just google "United petrol stations E85". It will show you a E85 store locator list for your area

Was that entirely accurate + up to date? I thought they were removing E85 from certain stations yet they still displayed as available on the website?

bmwheath · 09-20-2015, 07:15 PM

What shits me is that there are quiet a few new cars on the road that are made to run on E85 (new commodores) for example. If they shut down all the E85 pumps then manufactures will not design any new cars to run E85. What an absolute shame

bmwheath · 09-20-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vtl

Was that entirely accurate + up to date? I thought they were removing E85 from certain stations yet they still displayed as available on the website?

From memory there website says "RACE FUEL" in bold writing of where E85 is currently sold

bmwheath · 09-20-2015, 07:20 PM

There is only 1 United E85 pump on the Gold Coast that i know of, if that shuts down then i will probably sell the car
Or run meth, which i don't want to do either

bmwheath · 09-20-2015, 07:27 PM

Or you can run Caltex E Flex, which is rated between E70-E85 depending on the season

vtl · 09-20-2015, 08:01 PM

How about buying a barrel?

http://powerplusfuel.com.au/shop_pro...tml?product=87
http://www.cheetahracefuels.com.au/pricelist.html

Ethanol doesn't go off like petrol does so you can store it longer. Ethanol absorbs moisture though. This is E98/E100 so youd need less of it to get up to your ratio

Does seem a bit more expensive though

totti84 · 09-20-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vtl

Was that entirely accurate + up to date? I thought they were removing E85 from certain stations yet they still displayed as available on the website?

Their website is not up to date for the NSW list! Few closed down and a one has been added that I know of

nash_86 · 09-20-2015, 08:16 PM

Wish United would keep their bloody site up-to-date!

bmwheath · 09-21-2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

How about buying a barrel?

http://powerplusfuel.com.au/shop_pro...tml?product=87
http://www.cheetahracefuels.com.au/pricelist.html

Ethanol doesn't go off like petrol does so you can store it longer. Ethanol absorbs moisture though. This is E98/E100 so youd need less of it to get up to your ratio

Does seem a bit more expensive though

Its really expensive for daily driving! Ive got a PowerPlus distributor 10mins from my house which is awesome and is always in stock. Ive got a few drums of PowerPlus 110+ sitting in my garage for race days

Socket · 09-21-2015, 04:53 AM

There is a united in Carnegie on north Rd that sells E85

Scotty89 · 09-21-2015, 09:23 AM

3 have shutdown around me in the last 6 months. I have access to 1 station left.

Luckily its a big 24hr united.

Socket · 09-21-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty89

3 have shutdown around me in the last 6 months. I have access to 1 station left.

Luckily its a big 24hr united.

Hey Scotty where u been?

Scotty89 · 09-21-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Hey Scotty where u been?

Hey Mate, I'm still alive. Just been busy with work and other projects.

Looking forward to the cruise next month!

09-20-2015, 05:29 PM	#1
nash_86 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Where to buy E85 in Melbourne Not sure whether anyone's noticed but the number of United petrol stations selling E85 has started to dwindle. Hence, does anyone know the closest petrol station to Melbourne CBD that I can buy E85 from? Cheers, Nash
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bmwheath 11 second stock turbo club. 11.6@120mph 115 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Just google "United petrol stations E85". It will show you a E85 store locator list for your area __________________ JB4 ISO - 3" Catless Downpipes - RB Inlets to be fitted - BMS DCI - VRSF 7" intercooler - Charge pipe & Raceport BOV - BMW PE exhaust - Stage 2 fuel pump - BMS E85 Flash/ E50 mix, running map7 - NGK Plugs - BMS Catchcan - RB pcv valve - Quaife LSD - 19'' Beyern wheels - Msport suspension - M3 rep sideskirts - Aero front lip - Lux V5's - Mid kick rear spoiler - Dark tint - Msport steering wheel with M3 paddles & trim
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bmwheath 11 second stock turbo club. 11.6@120mph 115 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	What shits me is that there are quiet a few new cars on the road that are made to run on E85 (new commodores) for example. If they shut down all the E85 pumps then manufactures will not design any new cars to run E85. What an absolute shame __________________ JB4 ISO - 3" Catless Downpipes - RB Inlets to be fitted - BMS DCI - VRSF 7" intercooler - Charge pipe & Raceport BOV - BMW PE exhaust - Stage 2 fuel pump - BMS E85 Flash/ E50 mix, running map7 - NGK Plugs - BMS Catchcan - RB pcv valve - Quaife LSD - 19'' Beyern wheels - Msport suspension - M3 rep sideskirts - Aero front lip - Lux V5's - Mid kick rear spoiler - Dark tint - Msport steering wheel with M3 paddles & trim
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bmwheath 11 second stock turbo club. 11.6@120mph 115 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	There is only 1 United E85 pump on the Gold Coast that i know of, if that shuts down then i will probably sell the car Or run meth, which i don't want to do either __________________ JB4 ISO - 3" Catless Downpipes - RB Inlets to be fitted - BMS DCI - VRSF 7" intercooler - Charge pipe & Raceport BOV - BMW PE exhaust - Stage 2 fuel pump - BMS E85 Flash/ E50 mix, running map7 - NGK Plugs - BMS Catchcan - RB pcv valve - Quaife LSD - 19'' Beyern wheels - Msport suspension - M3 rep sideskirts - Aero front lip - Lux V5's - Mid kick rear spoiler - Dark tint - Msport steering wheel with M3 paddles & trim
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bmwheath 11 second stock turbo club. 11.6@120mph 115 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Or you can run Caltex E Flex, which is rated between E70-E85 depending on the season __________________ JB4 ISO - 3" Catless Downpipes - RB Inlets to be fitted - BMS DCI - VRSF 7" intercooler - Charge pipe & Raceport BOV - BMW PE exhaust - Stage 2 fuel pump - BMS E85 Flash/ E50 mix, running map7 - NGK Plugs - BMS Catchcan - RB pcv valve - Quaife LSD - 19'' Beyern wheels - Msport suspension - M3 rep sideskirts - Aero front lip - Lux V5's - Mid kick rear spoiler - Dark tint - Msport steering wheel with M3 paddles & trim
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