It was a Jaguar XJ V12 with Lucas injection. In front of a traffic light the driver smelled gasoline-like… We're not gonna be kidding about Lucas. The brand was so neo liberally wrung by its clients that they could guarantee delivery, but not quality. And even that in moderation. We are simply talking about a classic with everything that surrounds it. Likewise problems with the fuel system.
It remains stuff we need for our hobby: fuel. And for many classics that is gasoline. The stuff that has nothing to do with the inventor of the car; Carl Benz. So it was not invented by Carl Benz...
We live in a time when we are inundated with 'Digital Truths'. This of course applies to us as citizens, but also more specifically to us as classic enthusiasts. And we are currently still in the middle of the discussion about E10 gasoline, the fuel...
Diesel is suspect these days, even reprehensible. The particulate matter from diesel engines is a threat to just about everything. No particle filter or shoddy electronics help with that. By reasoning clearly, administrators and the government have made this clear. We classic enthusiasts are also…
Gasoline is a volatile, flammable petroleum derivative. For people who are interested in the deeper background of this matter, we recommend purchasing “Lucky Luke in the shadow of the derricks”. But we decided to delve deeper. Without…
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…
From December 1, owners of a petrol vehicle will be allowed to store the vehicles again in the transitional arrangement for vintage cars. The month of December 2017 is still subject to the arrangement of the current calendar year. This also applies if someone from the…
From December 1, owners of a petrol vehicle will be allowed to store the vehicles again in the transitional arrangement for vintage cars. The month of December 2016 is still subject to the transitional arrangement for the current calendar year. This also applies if someone from the…
Fuel hose and clips We don't have to tell you again that today's gasoline is of poor quality. The added Ethanol slowly and certainly, eats everything up. Also the fuel hoses. Add the wrong hose clamps…
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…
Verkeerd afgelopen or simply 'about'. We had seen them before, but the 'photo opportunity' was missing. Because it didn't look like the cars were going to disappear like that, we went by again. On…
The winter period within the transitional arrangement for vintage cars is over again. This means that owners of petrol vehicles that fall under the 2016 scheme can go back on the road from March 1 to November 30 of this year. Owners…
for older engines”. That is the battle cry of Vincents Motorhuis from Zoeterwoude. That company has been involved in… Yes: older engines for years. We received this reflection on modern gasoline from a satisfied Vincent customer. And that…
Owners of a petrol classic car who make use of the transitional arrangement are still allowed to use public roads in January, February and December. The Ministry of Finance has approved the extension of the Event Regulations. Gasoline vehicles manufactured between 1975 and…
Suppose you have purchased a classic that has stood still for more than a few days. This does not necessarily have to be a restoration object... After the whole thing has been made roadworthy again, you take it on the road. To be sure,…
We have had quite a few complaints about the current gasoline here. And a lot of the misery that has been published, we have come up against it ourselves.
The only combustion engines that we have never had problems with or heard about are the classic American V8 blocks. We reasonably understand that. In fact, these sources of power generally have a low liter capacity and sprinkler channels that are as wide as drain pits.
Cheap gasoline gives problems. Again that gasoline ... If the stuff is not priceless, then it does strange things.
This holiday we filled up with unleaded 98 petrol abroad and even 102 petrol once. Our engines ran noticeably and measurably better on it.
Modern gasoline causes problems in classic cars. At least in the Netherlands. Everything is better in Germany. And cheaper. Super refueling in Germany results in a better running engine. for less money.
Modern gasolines are very bad for classical technology