E10 and Older Masers

[alfatwo]

This rubbish new fuel that's coming along soon, can we use it safely?

Dave

 

[Saigon]

This rubbish new fuel that's coming along soon, can we use it safely?

Dave

From what I have read if the reg is prior to 2002, no. Even some cars after 2002, also no. But super unleaded will remain E5 for another 5 years. After that ??.

 

[mjheathcote]

I've got a problem with E5, my Stag hates it!
She was upset when 5 star disappeared.
Was happy with 4 star, but her exhausts didn't last long.
A few tweeks and unleaded was OK.
But E5....

 

[hashluck]

I buy this in bulk

VSPe Power Plus One Shot Fuel Treatment - 250ml

An ‘all in one’, one shot, fuel treatment providing ethanol protection, lead replacement and an octane improver that adds up to two octane numbers (20 points) to unleaded fuel. Recommended for all classic engines previously requiring leaded fuel and now running on unleaded fuel. Endorsed by the...

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and only use V-Power E5

 

[alfatwo]

So what happens with 3200, 4200GTs and QP's and all the older stuff?

Dave

 

[mjheathcote]

So what happens with 3200, 4200GTs and QP's and all the older stuff?

Dave

They aren't old, old is with a carburetor, where the main problem lies.

 

[hashluck]

So what happens with 3200, 4200GTs and QP's and all the older stuff?

Dave

In theory they should be OK. Use this to be safe.

EPS - Ethanol Protection System Fuel Additive 250ml One Shot

A fuel treatment providing ethanol protection when using unleaded fuel. Prevents fuel system corrosion and helps protect components. Recommended for rebuilt classic engines with hardened valve seats. Compatible with catalytic converters and endorsed by the FBHVC.

www.millersoils-shop.co.uk

 

[Hawk13]

They aren't old, old is with a carburetor, where the main problem lies.

As I understand it, the bioethanol accelerates the perishing of rubber and plastic and is particularly 'harmful' where cars are left siting for prolonged periods ... like classics and other non daily drivers. And so I'm not quite sure where this pre 2002 nonsense comes from or that 'old is with a carburetor' as I have a 50 years old car with fuel injection.

It is a long standing issue in the motorcycling world with E5 and there are multiple examples of plastic fuel tanks bulging or deforming and evidence of fuel lines perishing.

 

[Oneball]

They aren't old, old is with a carburetor, where the main problem lies.

It’s not just carbs. Ethanol corrodes brass, zinc, copper, aluminium, and some plastics and rubbers. So if that’s in your fuel system it can cause an issue.

From the early 2000s most manufacturers started making cars ethanol compliant. Many countries have been using it for years. A Brazilian built Beetle will be fine.