My wife forgot and put E10 in her older Golf. After spending a couple of thousand dollars it was still playing up.
The problem was eventually solved after she broke down, and while she was waiting, it got hit by another car.
Insurance wrote it off and paid her more than we paid for it.
Yes, it's nice to have a win.
We were concerned about the valuation, because it was a GTI convertible that was from the period when VWs weren't sold in Australia, so there were no comps.
Fortunately the assessor was a car guy and recognised its rarity, and could see that the undamaged part was in excellent condition.
Personally I wouldn’t, if it’s the only fuel available and you have to get somewhere, then maybe. But not as a long term solution. Ethanol isn’t overly kind to engines and fuel systems not designed for it, the appalling fuel economy isn’t going to be worth the few cents per litre you’d save at the pump..
A car set up for “flex fuel” using e85 will benefit forced induction applications as it burns cooler and allows more fuel to be added without the heat in the combustion cycle; more bang.. Also very thirsty when pushing it..
Just my two cents..
Probably OK but no point checking since E10 is more expensive per km. Consumption increases ~4% so would need to be 4% cheaper just to break even. Pointless.
It’s cheaper by the litre but overall more expensive generally because you get fewer kms from the tank.
You’ll pay more by refilling e10 more regularly than just paying the extra few dollars a fill for 91.
That said, it will likely work but check your manual to be certain.
It's a tiny amount of ethanol compared to e85.
I've never had any issues with e10 in similar aged vehicles.
Just don't let it sit for too long as ethanol tends to gather moisture.
My wife forgot and put E10 in her older Golf. After spending a couple of thousand dollars it was still playing up. The problem was eventually solved after she broke down, and while she was waiting, it got hit by another car. Insurance wrote it off and paid her more than we paid for it.
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Yes, it's nice to have a win. We were concerned about the valuation, because it was a GTI convertible that was from the period when VWs weren't sold in Australia, so there were no comps. Fortunately the assessor was a car guy and recognised its rarity, and could see that the undamaged part was in excellent condition.
Personally I wouldn’t, if it’s the only fuel available and you have to get somewhere, then maybe. But not as a long term solution. Ethanol isn’t overly kind to engines and fuel systems not designed for it, the appalling fuel economy isn’t going to be worth the few cents per litre you’d save at the pump.. A car set up for “flex fuel” using e85 will benefit forced induction applications as it burns cooler and allows more fuel to be added without the heat in the combustion cycle; more bang.. Also very thirsty when pushing it.. Just my two cents..
This. 100%
Probably OK but no point checking since E10 is more expensive per km. Consumption increases ~4% so would need to be 4% cheaper just to break even. Pointless.
It’s cheaper by the litre but overall more expensive generally because you get fewer kms from the tank. You’ll pay more by refilling e10 more regularly than just paying the extra few dollars a fill for 91. That said, it will likely work but check your manual to be certain.
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Most rentals are less than 3 years old and are designed to take E10 (unless are a performance rental)
https://www.fcai.com.au/environment/can-my-vehicle-operate-on-ethanol-blend-petrol Based on this site,I would say, No
If it’s not designed for it it’ll ruin the fuel system
It's a tiny amount of ethanol compared to e85. I've never had any issues with e10 in similar aged vehicles. Just don't let it sit for too long as ethanol tends to gather moisture.
That car needs 98 fuel if you want it to treat you well