E10 petrol

AdrianC

twopenny said:

I have a Ford Fiesta built end 1999.

When I went to the Gov website I got a different answer to the one I got a few weeks ago and was hoping to get some sensible help.

Ford themselves say it's fine.

https://check-vehicle-compatibility-e10-petrol.service.gov.uk/manufacturer/Ford

Stop worrying. There are millions of cars like yours across Europe and further running happily on E10, and have been for years.

The UK is massively late to E10. It is widespread across the continent - the only petrol available in several countries.
https://www.e10info.eu/e10-in-europe/

Not having any info made public with this change over

"Not having any info made public"...?

twopenny

Thanks Adrian. When I think I know what's what someone puts doubt in my mind.

ontheroad1970

twopenny said:

I don't appreciate all the arguments on here - came to get some useful information.

I have a Ford Fiesta built end 1999.

When I went to the Gov website I got a different answer to the one I got a few weeks ago and was hoping to get some sensible help. Not having any info made public with this change over plus all the other major overhauls for phone, internet and stuff that people have used Covid for and being totally out of touch with anyone for months because of same I have no idea which is the right answer.

Previously the Gov website said I was just in the 'OK bracket' and now it says I'm well within the age bracket.

If you don't like arguments online, then I don't know a single website you would like as all forms of forum frequently descend into arguments - big or small, some civilised some not.  Part of the reason is the limited ability to demonstrate tone in a a  non person facing media.  

The solution, become a little more tolerant of human behaviour or retreat from the internet.  Only one of those in reasonable.  If you don't like an argument that is going on, roll your eyes and scroll past.  

shane2k

my picanto 1.1 asnt been effected at all on mpg you not going to notice a power drop as if you got a very low hp car i wouldnt worry

if you got a old car theres is chances the rubber pipes or seals where the fuel goes can give up with this new fuel stuff so you best either using e5 or upgrade pipes and seals 

twopenny

Lol Ontheroad. Just at the end of my tether and despite equality I'm guessing this is more of a guy thing than I'm used to.

After 4yrs of one crisis after another I just need my car to keep going until sales and stuff settle down and some peace for a while.

But thanks for the info everyone. Nothings quite so bad when you know what you're doing and what the choices are.

basill

Mower enthusiasts could use the benzine free Aspen petrol or equivalent  https://aspenfuel.co.uk/benefits/consumers/

born_again

shane2k said:

my picanto 1.1 asnt been effected at all on mpg you not going to notice a power drop as if you got a very low hp car i wouldnt worry

if you got a old car theres is chances the rubber pipes or seals where the fuel goes can give up with this new fuel stuff so you best either using e5 or upgrade pipes and seals 

I think you will be hard pressed to be actually using neat E10 fuel yet. Seeing as it was only starting to be run out 1 Sept. You then have E5 still in refineries. As well as garage tanks & your car tank.
So expect to be around Oct before we have any real UK trends on MPG. Although our European cousins have been using it for years & have not had issues.

AdrianC

basill said:

Mower enthusiasts could use the benzine free Aspen petrol or equivalent  https://aspenfuel.co.uk/benefits/consumers/

Woo. I can drive a 40 mile round trip to go and get some. How much is it?

[Deleted User]

AdrianC said:

basill said:

Mower enthusiasts could use the benzine free Aspen petrol or equivalent  https://aspenfuel.co.uk/benefits/consumers/

Woo. I can drive a 40 mile round trip to go and get some. How much is it?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004WJ7SG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_WNAEB20QSP8ZEGXJ911J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
£33 for 5 litres

Ebe_Scrooge

Deleted_User said:

£33 for 5 litres

Ouch !!!!!  Does anyone actually really buy that stuff?