Damaging to Metal Tanks....Ethanol Mix in Petrol........ - Page 2

960kg · Sep 7th, 2009, 15:34

2009-07-13 ∎ BBC Radio Scotland Paul Biggs on 95-E10 petrol being sold in France
Paul said he didn't accept Ethanol as being more 'enviornmentally friendly' than petrol — emissions are 'different' (less NOx and CO₂, but more HC, plus Acetaldehyde not emitted by petrol) and it contains 70% the energy of petrol weight for weight and therefore gives less mpg. French '95-E10' petrol contains 10% Ethanol, which is acidic and will attack the fuel systems of cars not designed to use it, mostly built before 2000. His advice — don't buy '95-E10' unless you consult the manufacturer of your car first.

......this is another quote from the Association Of British Drivers......apart from the threatened rust problem, it is less economical as well!!......

Dazza007 · Sep 8th, 2009, 21:21

Does anyone know where I could find out if my car is ok? with it being 1999 I'm a little worried, would FRF Motors be able to help?

keithyboy · Sep 8th, 2009, 22:18

Some interesting stuff on converting to running on E85 here:

http://www.change2e85.com/servlet/Page?template=Myths

And here:

http://www.bioethanol.com.ph/feature...-e10-corrosive

Sep 7th, 2009, 15:34	#11
960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	2009-07-13 ∎ BBC Radio Scotland Paul Biggs on 95-E10 petrol being sold in France Paul said he didn't accept Ethanol as being more 'enviornmentally friendly' than petrol — emissions are 'different' (less NOx and CO₂, but more HC, plus Acetaldehyde not emitted by petrol) and it contains 70% the energy of petrol weight for weight and therefore gives less mpg. French '95-E10' petrol contains 10% Ethanol, which is acidic and will attack the fuel systems of cars not designed to use it, mostly built before 2000. His advice — don't buy '95-E10' unless you consult the manufacturer of your car first. ......this is another quote from the Association Of British Drivers......apart from the threatened rust problem, it is less economical as well!!...... __________________ Mercedes C320CDI Sport Estate 3 litre V6 7 Gear Auto Remap 290bhp 628Nm torque @ 1600revs 45.1mpg

Sep 8th, 2009, 21:21	#12
Dazza007 Dazza007 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2016 23:32 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Birkenhead	1999 t4 Does anyone know where I could find out if my car is ok? with it being 1999 I'm a little worried, would FRF Motors be able to help?

Sep 8th, 2009, 22:18	#13
keithyboy Master Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2015 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bolton	Some interesting stuff on converting to running on E85 here: http://www.change2e85.com/servlet/Page?template=Myths And here: http://www.bioethanol.com.ph/feature...-e10-corrosive __________________ My blog ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LOOK AT MY RUBBISH BLOG

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