Motoring Discussion > E10 fuel Miscellaneous
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New Fri 27 Aug 21 21:15 
 E10 fuel - henry k
>> As far as I am aware there is no engine that cannot use super unleaded fuel,
>>it is just that many of them will not be able to take advantage of its higher octane.
But a really good old engine may not last long.
>>
>> I have never heard of any negative impact from using a higher octane,
I refer you to my post re:

Very extensive info below:
www.fbhvc.co.uk/fuels#E10
Operating problems and supplementary information
Troubleshooting hints and tips - two stroke engines

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Problems with incompatibility of petrol containing ethanol with fibreglass fuel tanks
The following is a statement about fibreglass fuel tanks from the Construction and Use ReEgulations:
• Regulation 39(2)(c) of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations requires all petrol tanks on vehicles first used after 1 July 1973 to be metal. This applies to all vehicle types.


>> it just may well be wasted money.
On an ordinary modern car it might be true.
Many consider the added detergents worth the extra cost

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