E10 petrol meets the same quality standards as current Unleaded Petrol 95 except that a greater volume of renewable fuels may be blended into it. This specification of petrol is being introduced across Europe, including France, Germany and Finland where the fuel has been available since 2011.
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What petrol can I use instead of E10?
If your vehicle is not compatible with E10 petrol, you can continue to use E5, which will remain available at many petrol stations – it will be slightly more expensive for drivers of older cars to fill up their vehicles.
What’s the difference between E10 unleaded and unleaded?
E10 vs Unleaded
E10 fuel has largely replaced the old basic fuel we knew as ‘Unleaded’ and which carried an octane rating of 91RON. The key difference between E10 and unleaded is E10 is made up of 90 per cent unleaded with a blend of 10 percent ethanol content.
Is Super Unleaded E5 or E10?
The new E10 fuel, containing 10% ethanol, only applies to standard petrol; super-unleaded is still E5.
Does E10 damage your engine?
Unlike putting petrol into a diesel engine, you shouldn’t need to drain the tank. On a one-time basis, your vehicle will not suffer engine damage as a result. Prolonged use of E10 petrol in a non-compatible vehicle, however, may cause harm and is not recommended.
Can you put E10 in a Unleaded car?
Most petrol vehicles built after 2000 are compatible with E10. If your car is E10 compatible you can replace your unleaded petrol with E10 when you fill up. It’s ok to switch back and forth between E10 and other unleaded fuel types, where your manufacturer has advised these fuels are suitable for your vehicle.
Can you mix E10 and super unleaded?
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.
Can all cars use E10 petrol?
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 happens if I use E10 instead of E5?
If you accidentally fill a car with E10 when it needs E5, some of the vehicle’s internal components may suffer as a result. The extra solvents in the fuel can cause damage to the fuel pumps, lines and carburettors, especially in the long term.
Which unleaded petrol should I use?
What’s the best petrol for my car? Some cars run optimally on standard premium unleaded, while others run more efficiently on higher octane fuels like super unleaded so check your manual.
Why is E5 more expensive than 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.
What cars Cannot use E10?
There are a couple of exceptions however which shouldn’t be used with E10 petrol:
- Fiat Barchetta (1.8 litre 16V)
- Fiat Bravo/Brava 182 (1.6 litre 16V)
- Fiat Doblò (1.6 litre 16V)
- Fiat Marea (1.6 litre 16V, 2.0 litre 16V)
- Fiat Multipla (1.6 litre 16V)
- Fiat Palio (1.6 litre 16V)
- Fiat Punto 188: (1.8 litre 16V)
What happens if you put E10 in an old car?
First: ethanol is corrosive. So with there being a higher percentage of ethanol in E10, there’s more risk of corrosion on any metal, plastic and rubber in your classic car’s fuel system. This can result in many different issues, from fully broken fuel lines to carburettor issues.
What problems can E10 fuel cause?
It is believed that the higher bioethanol content in E10 petrol could dislodge deposits in older engines and fuel systems, causing blockages; it could also cause some seals, gaskets, metals and plastics to corrode.
Does E10 fuel burn faster?
Will I save money using E10 fuel? Although E10 is cheaper at the pump, it will burn quicker than your premium fuels. This is due to the higher octane rating of premium fuel (Unleaded 98) compared to E10 (Unleaded 91/94). So, in simple terms, the higher the number the more efficient the fuel burns.
Is Super Unleaded the same as unleaded?
Super unleaded petrol is typically a higher-octane version of regular unleaded petrol. This means it has a higher-octane rating. Ordinary unleaded usually has an octane rating of around 91 Research Octane Number (RON). Super unleaded petrol usually has a rating between 97 RON and 99 RON.
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.
What fuel should I use for my car?
Always refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations before filling up at the fuel station, as the type of unleaded fuel you use does matter. In a vehicle that is recommended to use regular unleaded (91) fuel – you can opt for premium 95 or 98 unleaded fuel. This will not cause any harm to your engine.
Do you get less mpg with E10 fuel?
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”.
Is E5 petrol the same as 95?
The current petrol grade is E5 which is made up of 95% regular unleaded petrol and 5% renewable ethanol (hence the name).