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Fill up E10 gasoline

From October 1, most petrol stations in the Netherlands must offer petrol with E10 (10% bio-ethanol). This has consequences, especially for the owners of classics and youngtimers (cars, motorcycles and scooters). Carelessly filling up the tank will soon be...

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Ethanol killers ...

The demand for ethanol killers is increasing now that European governments decide that Euro95 will disappear at the pump. Petrol stations will only offer (green) E10 at the pump, which is fuel with 10% ethanol. CLASSIC CARS AND ETHANOL Owners of classic cars…

E10 with the Belgians

E10 for the Belgians. Just like in France, Belgium will replace Euro 95 with E10. This means that drivers of classic cars in particular must pay attention at the pump. The measure will be introduced on January 1, after which…

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Confused with E10

But also when it comes to combustion, the use of E10 in carburetor engines creates an additional problem. The fuel properties are in fact considerably affected by 10% admixture of ethanol, because ethanol has a lower combustion value than gasoline. This means that more ethanol is needed to achieve maximum combustion with a certain amount of intake air. So you actually need larger nozzles for carb engines.