# Alternative Fuel Stations: E85, Diesel, Bio Diesel. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 12, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852 "2011-04-12T11:07:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/1 "2011-04-12T11:07:33Z")
I would like to see where you have the best luck with alternative fuels either price wise or reliability. I know some stations have more traffic, or substandard tanks, ext. I am more concerned about where E85 buddiez have had good luck but discussion is open to TDI and other diesel buddiez as well. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/2 "2011-04-12T13:04:04Z")
My car doesn’t seem to care where I get my e85 from. My most visited stations would be Mobil @ Broadway in Saratoga and Runway Express @ Brookline Rd & RT50 in Ballston Spa. I occasionally hit up the Cumbys on 146 in Clifton Park and Exit 18, all seem pretty equal once you get further into the season. ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/3 "2011-04-12T13:11:26Z")
i like the mobil e85. most conistant the car runs, however i had a bad batch onnce and the car was knocking pretty signicantly ( CEL flashes if the car knocks), got the car tuned on the keeler mobil e85 but i tend to stick with the wolf e85 since im always out that way. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/4 "2011-04-12T13:14:56Z")
> [@How to drive 101](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-drive-101/41151/10): > > i tend to stick with the wolf e85 since im always out that way. Been there a couple times too. Fortunately, it’s much less detrimental to my car if I get a lesser quality batch. ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/5 "2011-04-12T13:36:05Z")
yea i mean, if its acting up i won’t WOT the car, just fart around till i burn it out… but like i said, it only happened once and it was in the middle of summer. i really need to order that e85 tester just so i know for my own piece of mind ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/6 "2011-04-12T15:06:42Z")
Ill be using wolf road e85. ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/7 "2011-04-12T15:22:55Z")
For diesel, I usually fill up at Hess off exit 8 or Mobil across from Keeler. I prefer them due to the new nozzles so I don’t have to use the pump adapter. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/8 "2011-04-12T15:42:12Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/41161/3): > > Ill be using wolf road e85. You got your car tuned on winter blend, correct? ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/9 "2011-04-12T15:47:42Z")
Im worried about getting a bad batch and being stranded. If I can still chug thru a some bad E85 I wont be as worried. Im gonna fill up at Wolf and Sand Creek Mobil tonight. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/10 "2011-04-12T15:56:06Z")
> [@How to drive 101](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-drive-101/41160/4): > > Im worried about getting a bad batch and being stranded. If I can still chug thru a some bad E85 I wont be as worried. Im gonna fill up at Wolf and Sand Creek Mobil tonight. Strong PJB. Anyway, get the percentage tester for peace of mind. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/11 "2011-04-12T17:17:19Z")
> [@Audiophiles called out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audiophiles-called-out/41090/103): > > You got your car tuned on winter blend, correct? It was tuned on 85, but I can use winter blend as well. He tunes a pretty safe margin. ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2011, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/12 "2011-04-12T18:26:38Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/41161/3): > > Ill be using wolf road e85. good looks bud, shouldn’t have an issue. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/13 "2011-04-13T05:36:14Z")
I have used various blends of 87oct petrol and e85 without issues. If I am stuck somewhere and have no options I will generally throw in a few gallons of 87oct and drive it. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/14 "2011-04-14T19:42:37Z")
I go to the Hess near my house for diesel. Do you guys know if there are other local places where you can get diesel as well? Different companies seem to have different diesel cetane ratings. Hess tends to have it ~40-42, I’d like to find out if theres something near by where I can get something a bit higher and try a couple tanks to see if it makes any sort of notable or worthy difference. Also, do you guys know of a good iphone/itouch app that has locations noted in it? ---
**Author:** ![lconrad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lconrad/32/6314_2.png) [@lconrad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lconrad)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/15 "2011-04-14T19:49:46Z")
> [@Anyone else grow a "winter beard?" v.New POLL](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-else-grow-a-winter-beard-v-new-poll/41166/15): > > It was tuned on 85, but I can use winter blend as well. He tunes a pretty safe margin. did you get the fuel or did ivey?? Did you test if before it was ran in the car?? I got a tester for $15…haven’t used it yet though ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/16 "2011-04-14T19:51:58Z")
> [@Anyone else grow a "winter beard?" v.New POLL](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-else-grow-a-winter-beard-v-new-poll/41166/15): > > It was tuned on 85, but I can use winter blend as well. He tunes a pretty safe margin. ummm, unless you tested it, i doubt it. but its possible… and theres no e85 in jersey ray and you said you wanna sell that tester? if ya do i’ll take it lol, cuz im gonna be buyin mine soon if not lol ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/17 "2011-04-14T19:53:14Z")
> [@Small Block Chevy Guys](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/small-block-chevy-guys/41082/23): > > I go to the Hess near my house for diesel. Do you guys know if there are other local places where you can get diesel as well? Different companies seem to have different diesel cetane ratings. Hess tends to have it ~40-42, I’d like to find out if theres something near by where I can get something a bit higher and try a couple tanks to see if it makes any sort of notable or worthy difference. Also, do you guys know of a good iphone/itouch app that has locations noted in it? all #2 is rated at 40 cetane. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/18 "2011-04-14T20:06:51Z")
> [@Mk4 30R"](#): > > all #2 is rated at 40 cetane. well, theyre rated at 40, but it seems like it varies depending on the station brand. the rest of the tdi members on here have had theirs for a lot longer than me, so i’m wondering if theres a local place somewhere that tends to have better fuel than the other places. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/19 "2011-04-14T20:11:49Z")
john ray and sons in troy. Bio fuel. web link says B5 and B20 is available. i stick to Hess or Pilot around here for regular #2, my last tank is B2 or B5 whatever they had on the pump at JR&S. my latest tune is a MPG hog, plus i hammer on it alot. but it runs good on the Bio treats ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852/20 "2011-04-14T20:15:17Z")
same shit really… this tank has been pretty good considering i’ve been wompin on it… never really made a difference where i fueled up. i’d like to go to JR&S when they have b20 and give that a shot runway in rotterdam has offroad fuel for 4.05 and normal for 4.19. wish i brought a credit card to load up on the off road LOL [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternative-fuel-stations-e85-diesel-bio-diesel/257852.md?page=2)