Would E30 or E85 gasoline benefit this engine over regular 87 octane? Since this is a direct injection engine wouldn't E30 or E85 be a carbon cleaning benefit to this engine? Also help keep the fuel system and fuel injectors cleaner. Also wondering if the extra octane would increase the horsepower on this 1.5 liter turbo engine? Thank you for your professional opinions in advance.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox 1.5 liter turbo fuel requirements
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Hey Vern!
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Rapid, Does your e-nox have a flex fuel sticker? As far as I know the 1.5 turbo is not flex fuel capable. E30 or E85 will most likely cause problems if not damage.
The manual says to use top tier 87 octane gasoline. No more than a E15 gasoline. No E30 or E85. Also says to use a AC Delco fuel system plus cleaner if top tier gasoline isn't available. Says to add the cleaner to the gas tank at every oil change. E15 has a 88 octane which wouldn't be 91 octane like premium in the State of Iowa. I just wondered if a higher octane would wake it up a little being turbocharged.
Mostly 91, very few are 93 - so same as you find. I get most of my gas at Costco, as it is Top Tier and the jump from regular to premium is a lot less than other gas stations.
Just checked with the Costco in West Des Moines Iowa in my area. They have Top Tier 93 octane. The attendant said the alcohol content usually runs around 8%. He also said they add fuel system cleaner to the gasoline storage tank before emptying the tanker into the storage tank. The price of the 93 octane is $3.89⁹.
