1.8GDi and new E10 petrol

Naked Overlord · Jun 17th, 2021, 09:24

Not sure if its been mentioned on here. New fuel is not compatible with some V/S40s
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e10-petrol-explained
https://www.acea.auto/uploads/public...patibility.pdf

magnuz · Jul 13th, 2021, 11:51

I've been for some petrol at sainsburys this morning, & i noticed that all the pumps now appear to be E10 petrol only. So i put juat £10 worth in to see how it goes, mine is the 1.8 volvo engine so should be ok, but i will still be using the old E5 where i can get it

Joseph Martin · Jul 13th, 2021, 12:53

Non-GDI engines should run ok on the new E10 fuel. As for the GDI models, I'd run them on super unleaded if possible.

magnuz · Jul 13th, 2021, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Joseph Martin

Non-GDI engines should run ok on the new E10 fuel. As for the GDI models, I'd run them on super unleaded if possible.

One thing that bothers me is that my car has been running on normal unleaded for 20 years, which will probably have impregnated the rubber seals to some extent, if you then start using something different, it may cause the seals to harden,& fail.!
Saw something similar, when a mate of mine decided to start running his old diesel transit on used chip oil, it then kept springing one leak after another & eventually ended up having his diesel pump rebuilt !

Joseph Martin · Jul 16th, 2021, 08:17

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Originally Posted by magnuz

One thing that bothers me is that my car has been running on normal unleaded for 20 years, which will probably have impregnated the rubber seals to some extent, if you then start using something different, it may cause the seals to harden,& fail.!
Saw something similar, when a mate of mine decided to start running his old diesel transit on used chip oil, it then kept springing one leak after another & eventually ended up having his diesel pump rebuilt !

Yes, I must admit, I do share similar concerns re the new E10 fuel. I was having a conversation with my neighbour regarding this very issue as he pointed to my 1988 360 and asked 'will that be ok on it?'
My 850 TDI has been ran on veg oil prior to my ownership, and it's possible that the pump needs doing on it at some stage. My 1999 LDV Convoy recovery truck with the 2.5D Ford engine possibly has in the past as well, as it has been a challenge to get it running well in the near-zero years I've owned it.

SPIGOTNUT · Jul 16th, 2021, 21:48

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Jun 17th, 2021, 09:24	#1
Naked Overlord Junior Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 19:55 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Birmingham	1.8GDi and new E10 petrol Not sure if its been mentioned on here. New fuel is not compatible with some V/S40s https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e10-petrol-explained https://www.acea.auto/uploads/public...patibility.pdf __________________ 1998 V40 1.8 173,000 Last edited by Naked Overlord; Jun 17th, 2021 at 09:28.

Jul 13th, 2021, 12:53	#3
Joseph Martin Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute	Non-GDI engines should run ok on the new E10 fuel. As for the GDI models, I'd run them on super unleaded if possible. __________________ CURRENT 340, 360 GLE, 440 GLT, 440 TD, 460 CD (x2), 850 T-5 (x3), 850 TDI, V40 Sport Lux, V40 1.8 S, C70 GT 2.0T PREVIOUS S40 1.6 (x2); 440 1.6i

Jul 13th, 2021, 11:51	#2
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 20:31 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	I've been for some petrol at sainsburys this morning, & i noticed that all the pumps now appear to be E10 petrol only. So i put juat £10 worth in to see how it goes, mine is the 1.8 volvo engine so should be ok, but i will still be using the old E5 where i can get it

Jul 16th, 2021, 21:48	#6
SPIGOTNUT New Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:33 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: exeter	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9mLbuUSt-0

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