So, if you want to ensure the petrol you use in your Puma is “OK”, switch to the more expensive “Super”, once (or before) E10 becomes available. I’ve always run mine on “Super”, as I don’t do many miles annually. S/Steel BlueFlame Catback Exhaust.
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Which Ford cars can use E10?
All petrol-powered Ford cars made after 1992 are cleared to run on E10 fuel with the exception of the Ford Mondeo 1.8 litre SCI (2003 to 2007).
Can Ford cars use E10 petrol?
Specifically for Ford vehicles, E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Ford models sold in Europe since 1992 excluding: Ford Mondeo 1.8 SCI from 2003 to 2007. This model and Ford models sold before 1992 should continue to use E5.
How do I check if my car is compatible with E10?
You can check whether your vehicle is approved to use E10 petrol using the government E10 compatibility checker, which covers cars, motorbikes and mopeds. If your brand is not listed, consult your manual, or contact your vehicle manufacturer.
What cars are not compatible with E10 fuel?
These are the 10 models that will have the most registered E10-incompatible cars, according to the RAC Foundation (number of cars in brackets):
- Volkswagen Golf (28,066)
- MG MGB (20,890)
- Mazda MX-5 (18,162)
- Nissan Micra (15,785)
- Morris Minor (12,796)
- Rover 25 (9,879)
- MG MGF (9,352)
- Ford Escort (8,947)
Does E10 damage your engine?
E10 petrol’s higher bioethanol content is corrosive to rubber parts, gaskets, seals, metals and plastics, which causes engine damage, so it could dislodge deposits in older engines and fuel systems, causing blockages.
What year cars are compatible with E10?
The good news is that all cars made after 2011 should be fine to fill up with E10, as well as the majority of vehicles made since the late 1990s. At the same time, this means it is older cars that could experience issues.
Can you mix E5 and E10 petrol in your tank?
Although E5 and E10 have different compositions, the Department for Transport says it is entirely safe to mix the two grades. Like mixing regular and super unleaded in the days of E5 petrol, mixing E5 and E10 in the same tank will not do any harm to your vehicle.
Should I use E5 or E10 petrol?
E5 petrol is made up of 95 per cent unleaded petrol plus 5 per cent ethanol (which is why it’s named ‘E5’). E10 petrol is much more beneficial to the environment, containing 10% ethanol and 90% regular unleaded petrol. The result of this change is that CO2 emissions from our vehicle are cut down.
What cars can use E5?
The Department for Transport (DfT) says all cars built since 2011 are compatible. If you do own a vehicle that is not compatible with E10 then you will be able to access E5 by purchasing super unleaded which costs an average of 8.7p a litre more than standard petrol, according to AA figures.
What happens if I put E10 petrol in my old car?
If you put E10 fuel in an incompatible car it will still run, but seals, plastics and metals may be damaged over longer periods as a result of bioethanol’s corrosive properties.
Is E10 unleaded petrol OK for my car?
A: Cars that can’t use E10 should still run, but the extra solvents in the fuel can cause damage to fuel pumps, lines and carburettors, especially in the long term.
What damage does E10 fuel do?
According to the experts at Autocar, E10 petrol’s higher bioethanol content is corrosive to rubber parts, gaskets, seals, metals and plastics, which causes engine damage. The site adds: “E10 could dislodge deposits in older engines and fuel systems, causing blockages.
How do I know what fuel my car takes?
Look for a sticker
Rental companies often put stickers in different places around the car to tell you which fuel to use. The first place you might see a sticker is on the car key. Or it might be on the dashboard, near the fuel gauge.
Does E10 fuel give less mpg?
economy varies depending on the amount of denaturant that is added to the ethanol. In general, vehicle fuel economy may decrease by about 3% when using E10”.
What lasts longer E10 or E5?
What is the difference between E5 and E10 petrol? E5 petrol has a maximum of five per cent ethanol blended with the petrol. E10, as you might expect, has a maximum of 10 per cent ethanol. E5 won’t necessarily have exactly five per cent, nor is E10 guaranteed to have exactly 10, but it is a hard limit.
Which is more expensive E5 or E10?
It’s usually cheaper to fill your car with E10 petrol than with E5, due to its wide availability across the country. Since E10 became the standard petrol grade, however, this doesn’t mean that it’s lower quality.
Will my car be compatible with E10 fuel UK?
Check online if your car, van, motorcycle or moped can use E10 petrol. You’ll need to know the vehicle manufacturer to use the service. You may also need the vehicle model, engine size and year it was manufactured. Most petrol vehicles will be able to use E10.
What is E5 petrol now called?
E10
WITH the recent news of E5 petrol being replaced with E10 leaving many motorists confused, experts explain what it actually means and how it affects those with older cars. The Government introduced E10 petrol as a way of cutting tailpipe emissions.
Is E5 petrol OK for my car?
Up until now, the petrol and diesel we fill our cars with has been E5 – which means that it contains up to five per cent of ethanol, and can be used in all internal combustion-engined cars.