E85 in trunk.

N54CoupeHP · 07-16-2017, 04:14 AM

I keep a couple gas cans of E85 in my trunk when I need to fill up if I'm not around an E85 gas station. I noticed that my trunk gets very hot and heats up the fuel. The cans always swell up like they're going to explode. Should I be concerned? Also does the heat do anything to the quality of the fuel?

LGCubana · 07-16-2017, 05:16 AM

If your gas can is OSHA compliant, it should have a vent, to avoid the swelling.

ZeeVaughn · 07-16-2017, 03:06 PM

I would recommend getting one with a vent/valve

07-17-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeVaughn

I would recommend not transporting fuel in your trunk

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mwahlert · 07-17-2017, 10:22 AM

I can't imagine venting those fumes into your trunk is a great idea, either.

IllSic_Design · 07-17-2017, 10:26 AM

Unsafe either way you want to look at: be it the fumes being released into your car or just having gas all the time in your trunk in the event you get into an accident.

Faredo · 07-17-2017, 10:42 AM

My 5 gallon vents into the trunk enough to smell it when I transport it home. About an hour drive. I couldn't imagine just leaving it in there!
I keep my windows open and the rear seats down when I do this and immediately remove the can when I get to the garage.
Those fumes could be the end of you if it reaches a spark.

McLovin335i · 07-17-2017, 10:57 AM

Do you really want it venting in the trunk with the battery being close by? Just curious as I haul my own fuel from time to time when I go out of town.

bpdef29 · 07-17-2017, 12:49 PM

I keep my tank on the rear carpet. I always keep all of my windows and sunroof open and drive like a senile grandma when transporting it. Still gives me anxiety every time.

Get venting tanks and be really careful/willing to burn to a crisp.

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ZeeVaughn Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT SG/Coral Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	I would recommend getting one with a vent/valve __________________ Remember the buster
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mwahlert Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (8)	I can't imagine venting those fumes into your trunk is a great idea, either.
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2124 Rep 2,758 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Unsafe either way you want to look at: be it the fumes being released into your car or just having gas all the time in your trunk in the event you get into an accident.
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Faredo Lieutenant 312 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	My 5 gallon vents into the trunk enough to smell it when I transport it home. About an hour drive. I couldn't imagine just leaving it in there! I keep my windows open and the rear seats down when I do this and immediately remove the can when I get to the garage. Those fumes could be the end of you if it reaches a spark. __________________ Mods related to trouble shooting posts: Stock Turbos, MHD OTS V7 stage 2+ 93 oct, VRSF Downpipes, VRSF Relocated inlets, CTS Turbo 7" Intercooler, Tial BOV with upgraded line 5.56mm, index 12 injectors, A/T OEM Flash.
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McLovin335i Private 9 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Springfield MO iTrader: (0)	Do you really want it venting in the trunk with the battery being close by? Just curious as I haul my own fuel from time to time when I go out of town. __________________ 2010 335i DCI/ETS 5" IC/Forge DV/BMS OEM CP/MHD/ARM 3" Catless DP
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bpdef29 Private First Class 90 Rep 115 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	I keep my tank on the rear carpet. I always keep all of my windows and sunroof open and drive like a senile grandma when transporting it. Still gives me anxiety every time. Get venting tanks and be really careful/willing to burn to a crisp.
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