E10 (Ethanol 10) Petrol is coming

**LPH_UK** · 22-06-2021, 00:12

Can't find owt on the Alfa Busso but found this on Lancia.........

Lancia:E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Lancia vehicles with petrol engines of Euro 3 emission level starting from model year 2000, excluding the following vehicles: Lybra: 1.6 16V, 1.8 16V, 2.0 20V.
Thesis: 2.0 Turbo 20V, 2.4 20V, 3.0 V6 24V, 3.2 V6 24V.

Seems E10 can also damage to the cores of Catalytic converters.

I was hoping with my modern fuel pump, injectors and all Teflon fuel lines it will be OK but having done a bit of reading it seems that corrosion of aluminium is a known issue. That could be a real issue with aluminium fuel tank, rails and filer housing etc. Maybe anodising is a solution?

**NoCorseChris** · 22-06-2021, 08:37

I intend using premium fuel from now on to limit exposure to Ethanol. I’m pretty sure most of the components in the two kits are OK with E10 except the aluminium tank and fuel rail in the Westfield.

**ProtoTipo** · 22-06-2021, 08:43

Originally Posted by NoCorseChris

I intend using premium fuel from now on to limit exposure to Ethanol. I’m pretty sure most of the components in the two kits are OK with E10 except the aluminium tank and fuel rail in the Westfield.

What about using something like Millers additives Chris? (other additives are available)

**NoCorseChris** · 22-06-2021, 10:19

It’s about 20p/l for the treatment. Premium isn’t that much more is it? Less hassle too. I suppose one could alternate between additive and premium. It would probably be worth putting some additive in with the last top-up of the year too, so the anti-E10 component could protect the fuel system over the winter.

**ProtoTipo** · 22-06-2021, 10:35

Originally Posted by NoCorseChris

It’s about 20p/l for the treatment. Premium isn’t that much more is it? Less hassle too. I suppose one could alternate between additive and premium. It would probably be worth putting some additive in with the last top-up of the year too, so the anti-E10 component could protect the fuel system over the winter.

Yes, steer clear of E10 at the pumps, but take some additive with you just in case.

**colin artus** · 22-06-2021, 13:01

Esso has a fuel grade with no ethanol content although at present it's only available at selected stations.

**Guy Mayers** · 04-07-2021, 09:15

Shamelessely stolen from the LMC website - how to remove ethanol from E10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9mLbuUSt-0

But not always possible if you're miles from home....

Guy