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Published: Monday | November 16, 2009
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FEATURE - E10 is here to stay

Nowadays, a large number of the drivers on the roads are women, so Flair takes great pleasure in sharing this information on the E10 petrol, which is now available islandwide. Do not listen to foolish assumptions, get the facts from the experts, and drive safely! Below is a listing (not exhaustive) of cars and their compatibilities with E10.

Motor vehicle information on compatibility with bioethanol

Source: The Australian Federation of Automotive Industries

Ford

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10 except as listed below.

The following models may not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel because of driveability concerns:

Focus (All), F-series (1986-1992), Ka (All), Maverick (19881993), Mondeo (All), Transit (1996 onwards).

The following models do not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel:

Capri (1989-1994), Courier (All), Econovan (pre-2002), Festiva (1991-1999), Laser 1.3L and 1.5L (1980-1989), Laser 1.6L (1989-2002), Raider (All), Telstar (All).

Mitsubishi

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Mitsubishi vehicles with carburettor fuel systems built before 1991 may experience hot fuel handling concerns, and may experience a lower level of durability in some fuel system components.

Toyota

All Toyota models manufactured locally or imported by Toyota Australia since 1987 will operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel except as listed below.

The following models will not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel due to material compatibility issues:

Camry with carburettor engines pre-July 1989 and Corolla pre-July 1994. Supra - pre-May 1993, Cressida - pre-Feb 1993, Paseo - pre-Aug 1995, Starlet - pre-July 1999. Land Cruiser - pre-Aug 1992, Coaster - pre-Jan 1993, Dyna - pre-May 1995, Tarago - pre-Oct 1996, Hilux , Hiace, and 4 Runner - pre-Aug 1997, Townace - pre-December1998.

Audi

All current Audi vehicles must run on minimum 95 RON fuel (premium unleaded petrol). All Audi vehicle models since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10, except as listed below:

Audi A3 1.8L (Engine Code 'APG' 2000 onwards) and A4 2.0L (Engine Code 'ALT' 2001 onwards) will operate satisfactorily on E5 ethanol-blended petrol (European Standard EN 228). However, E10å ethanol-blended petrol is not recommended for these vehicle models as there are material compatibility and driveability issues. E10 may be used in emergency situations.

BMW

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Chrysler

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Daewoo: GMDaewoo does not recommend the use of ethanol blended petrol.

Daihatsu

Use of E10 in any Daihatsu model vehicles is not recommended because of material incompatibility.

Honda

All Honda vehicles should use the fuel recommended in the Owner's Manual.

The following models will operate satisfactorily on E10: Insight -2004 onwards; Civic range (including Civic Hybrid) - 2004 onwards; S2000 - 2004 onwards; CRV - 2003 onwards; MD-X - 2003 onwards; Accord & Accord Euro - 2003 onwards.

Honda does not recommend E10 for other vehicle models because there may be driveability issues.

Hyundai

Hyundai vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10, but if engine driveability concerns occur revert back to 100 per cent unleaded petrol.

Jaguar

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Kia

All petrol engine vehicles since 1996 will operate satisfactorily on E10, but if engine driveability concerns occur, revert to 100 per cent unleaded petrol. Please refer to Owner' s Manual for further details.

Land Rover

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Lexus

All models will operate satisfactorily on E10, except for the model listed below:

IS200 - pre-May 2002.

Mazda

Mazda 323 1.8L (1994 onwards), Mazda 323 2.0L (2001 onwards), Mazda2 (11/02 onwards), Mazda3 (All), Premacy (5/02 onwards), Mazda6 (8/02 onwards), 800M and Millenia (8/98 onwards), RX-8 (7/03 onwards), MPV (8/99 onwards), Tribute (All) and E-series (2002 fuel injected models onwards) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10. All other models not listed above do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

Mercedes-Benz

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Nissan

Nissan vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2004 onwards are capable of operation on ethanol-blended fuels up to E10 (10% ethanol), providing that blending of the ethanol component to the petroleum component of the fuel has been properly made at the fuel refinery (ie there is no "splash-blending" of the fuel).

For Nissan vehicles manufactured prior to January 1, 2004, Nissan Australia does not recommend the use of E10 because of driveability concerns and/or material compatibility issues.

Peugeot

All Peugeot vehicles are required to run on minimum 95 RON fuel (premium unleaded petrol).

Peugeot vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E5 blended petrol (European Standard EN 228). However, E10 blended petrol is not recommended because of driveability and/or material compatibility issues. E10 may be used in emergency situations.

Rover

Rover 75 (2001 onwards) vehicles may operate satisfactorily on E10. However, use of E10 may affect engine calibration and emissions.

Subaru

Subaru Liberty B4 (all year models) and Impreza WRX STI (1999 and 2000) do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

All other since MY1990 petrol engine Subaru vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Suzuki

Suzuki Alto, Mighty Boy, Wagon R+, Swift/Cino, Ignis Sport (1.5 litre requires 98RON), Sierra, Stockman, Vitara, X-90, Jimny (SOHC) and Super Carry vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

Suzuki Baleno and Baleno GTX will operate satisfactorily on E10, but Suzuki does not recommend its use in these vehicles.

Ignis (1.3 litre), Liana, Grand Vitara/XL-7, Jimny (DOHC) and Carry (1.3 litre) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Volkswagen

All Volkswagen vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10, but Volkswagen does not recommend it.

Volvo

All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.


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