VE SS Cold Starting issue - fixed by fuel brand change - WTF

[426Cuda]

Cheers Pir4te,

Sorry to digress but does anyone know if I will still be able to use either E10, 95Ron E85 after a Gentech tune? Or will I be limited to 98RON? I think it replicates the Walky tune as they do them too and same power figures quoted.

My tank is near bone dry so will trial BP98 tommoz. It will be interesting to compare drivability, economy etc between Caltex 98, and BP 98.

 

[Pollushon]

Also the Caltex on the Barton (Gold Creek) and Somewhere in Tuggers has E85. If you want BP98 I've found about a third of BP's round here have been out for some time and Kingston is getting a refit. So I've been using Civic on my way to or from work.

 

[PIR4TE]

And the one just off the Monaro at Michelago.

 

[426Cuda]

Thanks blokes. They're going straight into the GPS.

 

[PIR4TE]

Cheers Pir4te,

Sorry to digress but does anyone know if I will still be able to use either E10, 95Ron E85 after a Gentech tune? Or will I be limited to 98RON? I think it replicates the Walky tune as they do them too and same power figures quoted.

My tank is near bone dry so will trial BP98 tommoz. It will be interesting to compare drivability, economy etc between Caltex 98, and BP 98.

Its possible that the tune is not suited for ethanol or lower fuel grades yes, you have to check with them of course. Getting your car tuned to one grade of fuel AND throwing away 5-10% benefit of ethanol seems a bit restrictive.
I wouldn't do that.
Did you look into a remote tune?

 

[426Cuda]

Totally agree, and yes I've considered a remote tune. My response was too wordy and off thread so I'll PM you. Might look for a relevant thread or start a new one.

 

[Thumpin]

I've only used Caltex 98 in mine. I've never had any issues with it, but based on what I've read here I'm going to trial BP 98. I tried to get E85 in Canberra recently but couldn't. Will definitely try it next time I'm there though.

Thumpin,

Is your VE stock or has it been tuned / otherwise modified?

Factory stock.

I've tried E85 but found marginal change in performance and greatly reduced fuel economy (100 K's less from the tank). It's also a bit hard to get on my tour map.
Even BP outlets are getting scarce around my area. Its Caltex, Shell or 7/11 who take market share!

 

[PIR4TE]

Where is your tour map.. and where is top of Sydney Basin?

 

[Thumpin]

Where is your tour map.. and where is top of Sydney Basin?

Mainly South of Sydney Airport. Highest point in the Sydney Basin is Engadine...

 

[PIR4TE]

Tempe, Kirrawee and Heathcote are nearby