bioethanol E85

[prwales]

has anyone used this fuel and if so is it suitable for a 103 engine. Its octane rating is 106 and it's comprised of 85% Ethanol with 15% petrol, the govt's website says its suitable for older engines with adjustment where required

thanks

 

[kurtdaniel]

I haven't used it yet but according to some articles, there are some minor modifications needed before an engine can reliably perform to its best on Bioethanol.

 

[kth286]

has anyone used this fuel and if so is it suitable for a 103 engine. Its octane rating is 106 and it's comprised of 85% Ethanol with 15% petrol, the govt's website says its suitable for older engines with adjustment where required

thanks

Octane rating of 106 - what ? RON ? !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Blobcat]

My old P6 would have loved that 100 octane 5 star is what it was made for.

 

[3146bj]

has anyone used this fuel and if so is it suitable for a 103 engine. Its octane rating is 106 and it's comprised of 85% Ethanol with 15% petrol, the govt's website says its suitable for older engines with adjustment where required

thanks

We have been warned here that any more than about 10% ethanol in petrol can damage the synthetic seals in the fuel system. Ethanol can leach out the the plasticiser in some seals (Buna-N seals, I think) so they harden and will not seat properly, resulting in leaks. You will need to check with technical people, definitely not marketers, to get a sensible response.