E10 fuel. Are we ok
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I'm suprised there's not more coverage on fuel stabilisers to prevent ethanol issues
Doesn't seem to be much information freely available till you go digging deeper
It's absurd. Back when the E10 and E5 labelling first rolled out in the EU I called the ANWB - the Dutch AA. They couldn't give me any more details to ethanol levels and countermeasures for oldtimers than I already knew. Which was none.
To be safe on long term - I think you got to do a rebuild of your fuel system at some point.
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Mines a 1991 Mk1 GTi cab (Sportline)
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I have run my 90's on 87 octane E-10 for years with no ill effects but I have changes out most all of my fuel lines with e-15 rated hoses even vacuum and all my o-rings for nitrile. Sure my car runs better on Super, but the price difference is not cost effective in my humble opinion. You can use octane boosters to good effect.
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E10 fuel. Are we ok
As for additive then it is entirely possible depending on how much you trust it and ensuring you add the correct amount. All my hoses on the back end are new except 1 which I forgot to order. I am more concerned about seals in the metering head and injector seals if I used E10, so will be using super unleaded. It’s not a daily drive but a hobby. So for the 10 times I fill it up each year (if that) I shall simply keep it simple.
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shippers said
Hi, I'm coming coming late to the party on this one. Only use the GTi occasionally so not filled up since the E5-E10 change. What's the concensus? OK to use or safer to switch to using Super Unleaded? Or does using super require any changes? 🤷♂️
Mines a 1991 Mk1 GTi cab (Sportline)
You will need to advance the timing to run super unleaded to get the best out of the car.
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decent read if you have the time
Everything you need to know about using E10 fuel with your classic car | Hagerty UK
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Red-or-Dead said
How will it effect us who are still running with carbs? I still use the original pierburg. 😳
Use Power Max V Supreme Ultimate 98/99 octane. Its E5 or E0
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