31/12/2023 3 min. reading
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Brussels is pushing for a reduction emissions created by burning fossil fuels, in response to this comes the introduction of a new standard in the form of E10 fuel. Until now, we have had a share of the bio component in regular gasoline 5 %. It will be with E10 double.
Bioethanol it is produced by the alcoholic fermentation of biomass and is added to gasoline. The designation E5, E10 or E85 always indicates the proportion of bio-components in the fuel. This means that in the gasoline for which it is written on the rack E10 is 10% bioethanol, in E85 it is 85%. The combustion of the bio-component produces far fewer emissions than the combustion of conventional fuel, which was also the main motivation for its introduction. Of course, the pressure on emissions is increasing, so the ratio has been further increased, and the classic Natural 95 will now have 10% bio-component instead of the original 5%. The positive news for drivers is that bioethanol increases the octane number of the fuel, i.e. its resistance to detonation combustion.
Unfortunately, just the organic component very degrades quickly, in the order of lower units of months. It has a tendency to turn into a strange gel-like mass, clog injectors, and can quite effectively etch gaskets and rubber parts that are not ready for contact with it. Combustion itself does not cause problems for most engines, but there are exceptions. She published their complete list THATlet’s look at those that will affect a larger number of motorists in our country.
Škoda
- Felicia s motory 1.3 OHV (40kw a 50kW)
Seat
- Toledo 2.0 FSI (110 kW) BLR model year 2005/2006
- Leon 2.0 FSI (110 kW) BLR model year 2006
- Altea 2.0 FSI (110 kW) BLR model year 2005/2006
Volkswagen
- Lupo 1.4 (77 kW) model year 2001–2004
- Polo 1.4 FSI (63 kW) model year 2002–2006
- Golf IV 1.6 FSI (81 kW) model year 2002–2004
- Golf IV Variant 1.6 FSI (81 kW) (model year 2002–2006
- Bora 1.6 FSI (81 kW) model year 2002–2005
- Bora Variant 1.6 FSI (81 kW) model year 2002–2005
- Golf V 1.4 FSI (66 kW) model year 2004–2005
- Golf V 1.6 FSI (85 kW) model year 2004
- Golf V 2.0 FSI (110 kW) model year 2004
- Touran 1.6 FSI (85 kW) model year 2003–2004
- Touran 2.0 FSI (110 kW) model year 2004
Audi
- Audi A2 1.6 FSI model year 2003–2005
- Audi A3 1.6 FSI model year 2004
- Audi A3 2.0 FSI model year 2004
- Audi A4 2.0 FSI model years 2003-2004
U Audi A4 Sedan with a gasoline engine and factory independent heating (model year 2001-2008) should not burn E10 fuel during the winter season in countries with colder climates.
Model Audi A4 Avant with a gasoline engine and factory independent (model year 2002-2008) should not use E10 fuel during the winter season in countries with colder climates.
Fiat
E10 will not be a problem for any cars with emission standard Euro 3 or later, except for the following:
- Barchetta 1.8 16V
- Bravo/Brava (182) 1.6 16V
- Doblò 1.6 16V
- Sea 1.6 16V, 2.0 16V
- Multipla 1.6 16V
- Palio 1.6 16V
- Punto (188) 1.8 16V
- Stilo 1.6 16V (1.596 cm3), 1.8 16V, 2.4 20V
Renault
You can safely use E10 in all models manufactured after January 1, 1997 except for the following:
- Renault 19
- Megane 1 with 2.0 F5R 700 with direct injection
- Megane 1 with 2.0 F5R 740 with direct injection
- Laguna 2 with 2.0 F5R 782 with direct injection
The exception is also some models launched on the market between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2002:
- Laguna 2 2.0 F4R 764
- Laguna 2 2.0 F4R 765
- Espace 4 2.0 F4R 790
- Espace 4 2.0 F4R 794
- Velsatis 2.0 F4R 762
- Velsatis 2.0 F4R 763
- Avantime 2.0 F4R 760
- Avantime 2.0 F4R 761
Toyota
- Avensis 2.0 1AZ-FSE production between June 2000 and October 2008
- Avensis 2.4 2AZ-FSE production between June 2000 and October 2008
Lexus
- IS250 2.5 V6 4GR-FSE
- GS300 3.0 V6 3GR-FSE
- LS460 4.6 V8 1UR-FSE
Mercedes-Benz
- First generation direct injection engines C200 CGI (W203), CLK 200 CGI (C209) from 2002-2005
- Model without a three-way catalytic converter and models retrofitted by a three-way catalyst and models with carburetors. Most of these cars will be older than 25 years.
Opel
- Vectra, Signum and Zafira with 2.2 liter engine (engine code Z22YH)
Chevrolet
E10 will not cause problems the following models:
- Aveo, Kalos since 2005
- Captiva – everything
- Cruze, Orlando – everything
- Epic – everything
- Matiz since 2006
- Nubira, Lacetti since 2006
- Tacuma, Rezzo since 2006
- Spark – everything
Info source: acea.
Media source: Depositphotos.
Vladimir, 01/01/2024 5:55 AM With E10 cautiously. It should not come into older two-strokes, garden equipment incl. chainsaws and, according to ACEA, not even for marine engines. The surest thing is to send an inquiry to the manufacturer or dealer specifying the specific model.
For which bikes E10 is not suitable, see ” on the ACEM website or send an inquiry to the dealer as mentioned above.
I am a bit puzzled by Škoda’s statement. The Octavia II also used 1.6 and 2.0 FSI engines like VW or not?
For those who should not use E10, there are practically only 2 options. If you don’t want to search for and mix in additives that eliminate aggressive bio-components when refueling, then all that remains is refueling with premium fuels (no. 100), which are (for now) exempt from the addition of bio-components. VERVA 100 is listed as E10, but it has a specific chemical composition of bio-components that does not damage rubber parts.
Lubomír Vrba, 31/12/2023 12:47 You write nonsense here. Since 2002, all manufacturers selling in the EU have been obliged to adapt cars for E 85, i.e. tubes, seals, etc. The problem will be different, namely increased consumption and the lighting of the engine warning light in vehicles that are adapted to the aggressiveness of ethanol on rubber, the warning light will report a lean mixture and the software will saturate the fuel more. Cars that have ethanol in the software should not have this problem. If the current ruling parties, in their holy war against Babiš, had not already strangled E 85 in the opposition, including companies developing software, no problem would have arisen now.
Jaroslav, 31/12/2023 11:06 Pretty stupid, I have a Seat Alhambra 2.0 103lw 2012. I’m not allowed to put bio diesel in it. It will be the same with the VW Sharan, and it’s a shame. These engines don’t like it. And there will be more.
2024-01-01 07:07:45
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