Can I use flex fuel in my Subaru?
You can Flex-able the type of fuel in your car. The amount of ethanol varies from area to area and time of year so if the ECU can adjust for these changes the car will run better. It also helps in situations where E85 is not available (IE a road trip to another state) and standard fuel must be run for a period of time.
What is flex fuel Cobb?
In short, COBB’s Flex Fuel feature encompasses these custom code features: Seamless switching of fuels between low ethanol fuel and high ethanol fuel. Utilizes analog ECU inputs for ethanol content via tuner selection between the existing TGV (Left), TGV (Right) and Rear O2 Sensor analog 0-5v inputs.
Does Cobb support E85?
The COBB Flex Fuel kit will allow you to overcome any disparities in ethanol content from station to station or season to season. This is something a standard tune for E85 cannot do. Also, if there isn’t a station with E85 convenient, simply fill up with pump gas and avoid the need to change maps.
Is Cobb discontinuing flex fuel?
Specifically, we have decided that it would be prudent to discontinue our current Subaru Flex Fuel Ethanol Kits, Subaru Fuel Pressure Sensor Kits and all related Flex Fuel / Power Packages.
What gas is right for Subaru?
87 octane gas
Your Subaru will have a minimum octane rating, and you shouldn’t go below that. This varies by model: while most Subaru models only require 87 octane gas, the latest Subaru WRX requires at least 91 octane, while the Subaru WRX STI and the Subaru BRZ both require at least 93.
What is the benefit of flex fuel?
Ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline, which means flex-fuel cars pump fewer toxic fumes into the environment. Flex fuel also contributes fewer greenhouse gases, making it a more environmentally friendly option than traditional gasoline.
What do I need to flex fuel my WRX?
On the FA engine (2015+ WRX) you will need an upgraded in-tank fuel pump and a tune. On Mitsubishi EVO VIII, IX, & X you will need upgraded fuel injectors and an upgraded fuel pump. On the 2013+ BRZ/FRS all you need is a tune. One downside is E85 requires up to about 50% more fuel then regular 91 octane.
Do you need tune with a Cobb flex fuel kit?
I have ID1000 injectors and a DW65c fuel pump, still missing a fuel pressure regulator. Will I need anything else for this flex fuel kit? A: You will only need a Pro-Tune after everything is installed.
What is needed for flex fuel WRX?
Will a Cobb Tune pass emissions?
Cobb stage three shuts off your rear O2, so you will never pass inspection with that tune loaded, unless you somehow “grease” the mechanic.
Can I mix flex-fuel with regular gas?
Scarcity of Fuel Stations The benefit of a modern flex-fuel vehicle, though, is that you can use any combination of gasoline and ethanol, whether it’s 100 percent unleaded gas or 85 percent ethanol. Your vehicle’s sensors will detect the blend and make the necessary changes.
Do all Subarus require premium gas?
This varies by model: while most Subaru models only require 87 octane gas, the latest Subaru WRX requires at least 91 octane, while the Subaru WRX STI and the Subaru BRZ both require at least 93.
What kind of gas can I put in a flex fuel vehicle?
The benefit of a modern flex-fuel vehicle, though, is that you can use any combination of gasoline and ethanol, whether it’s 100 percent unleaded gas or 85 percent ethanol. Your vehicle’s sensors will detect the blend and make the necessary changes.
Why you shouldn’t use flex-fuel?
Crops designed to be used for flex-fuel production can’t be allocated to other sources. This could potentially drive up the price of animal feed. Corn is also susceptible to disease and weather conditions such as flooding and drought. This can be problematic for corn prices during poor harvests.
Should I buy a car with flex-fuel?
Using any octane level of gasoline in a flex-fuel vehicle is acceptable. The sensors in an FFV detect whether the fuel is pure gasoline or 85% ethanol and make necessary changes for optimal fuel injection and timing of combustion. Putting E85 in a car not designed for flexible fuel can be harmful.
Do you need a tune for flex fuel kit?
– No, you only need one tune for our FlexFuel package. Our tunes are designed to determine the proper engine parameters based on the ethanol content of the fuel.