So what are we to do when E10 fuel is introduced in the UK? Does this mean we have to use the super unleaded, or can we get our cars to run on the E10 fuel?
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Originally posted by JohnP001 View PostSo what are we to do when E10 fuel is introduced in the UK? Does this mean we have to use the super unleaded, or can we get our cars to run on the E10 fuel?Jim
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E10 has been a thing in Oz for years.
I run vpower 98 ron in the escos.
You guys should be aware that e10 stoich is close to 14:1. That means all those crappy tunes running injectors at 100% for 14.7:1 stoich fuel will be lean.
My work ute chews about 20% more e10 than e0 and runs like crap, so I don't use e10 in that either.Cheers
John
EsCos - Turning dinosaurs into smiles.
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Originally posted by Sunnysidebb View PostEsso now do 99 octane too.Jim
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Originally posted by biz View Post
I went to get some to try the other week, as I saw it being reported as being ethanol free. It wasn't - E5 like the rest, according to the pump, and the most expensive I've ever bought - way dearer than v-Power (Which is what I'll be sticking to.)
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Originally posted by biz View PostI think the bigger problem with E10 (or indeed E-anything!) is what it does to plastics and rubbers in the fuel system. Our cars are old enough to have materials that weren't specifically resistant to ethanol attack, I worry.
Perhaps a full fuel line change to Aeroquip would resolve the issue?
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Originally posted by biz View PostI think the bigger problem with E10 (or indeed E-anything!) is what it does to plastics and rubbers in the fuel system. Our cars are old enough to have materials that weren't specifically resistant to ethanol attack, I worry.
Cheers
John
EsCos - Turning dinosaurs into smiles.
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