5 days ago
Millions of drivers warned to 'avoid' using E10 petrol in your car
A warning has been issued for motorists and drivers to "avoid" using E10 petrol in cars. Motorists and road users have been told to be careful when it comes to using the popular unleaded fuel at pumps.
TikTok user @olimoran11 said: 'This is why you should avoid using E10 petrol in your car. Now obviously at the minute we can either get E5 petrol which is like your Supreme 99 or your E10 which is like 95 Octane.
'This was basically brought in to replace this and help with emissions but it does come with consequences. E10 fuel is 10% ethanol, E5 is 5% ethanol. Basically, your engine does not like higher ethanol levels.
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'Higher ethanol levels basically lead to pinking and this leads to some serious damage to your engine. Basically higher temperatures in your cylinder will cause premature combustion which your engine does not want.
'This is the cylinder, here's your piston and you can see the rod through the piston. You should not be able to see through your piston.'
Oli added: 'A lot of cars nowadays have on their fuel filler flap what kind of fuel is good for them. But if you have anything before 2010, then I just wouldn't recommend using E10 at all.
"Spend that little bit extra and get the E5 or the supreme fuels. Trust me later down the line your car's going to appreciate it and so will your bank.'
You can check online if your car, van, motorcycle or moped can use E10 petrol.
You'll need to know the vehicle manufacturer to use the service. You may also need the vehicle model, engine size and year it was manufactured. Most petrol vehicles will be able to use E10.
If you're not sure of any of this information, check the log book (V5C) for your vehicle.
