Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

I have a question regarding E10 fuel.

Now i know that its a blend of unleaded + %10 ethonal and is a lower Octane rating , but i have been searching on the net and discovered the following at "Freedom Fuels" which actually has 3 diferent types of E10...

E10 Unleaded (91)

http://www.freedomfuels.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=20

E10 Premium (95)

http://www.freedomfuels.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=20

E10 Hi Octane (98)

http://www.freedomfuels.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17&Itemid=20

So my question is that would it be ok to use the E10 Hi Octane as its equivelent to 98 proof premium unleaded?

Regards,

Darren..

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/
Share on other sites

Any E10 is safe to use and the higher octane the better.

For highly tuned engines the problem is the same as with E85 although on a smaller scale - namely that the actual ethanol content and rating of the fuel can vary which matters when your engine is tuned to the outer limits. For such engines the way forward seems to be the "flexi" approach where the fuel quality is sampled by a special sensor before it reaches the injectors and an adjustment made automatically through your Link, Vipec or other high performing aftermarket ecu.

However for stock or less modified engines the difference particularly with E10 should not be significant.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/#findComment-6031856
Share on other sites

I'm using the United Premium 100 fuel, which has become available again at my local servo. 100 octane E10, and my car seems to run better on it. Always had good results when running it in the past.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/#findComment-6032149
Share on other sites

Does it cost extra? If the car is tuned on 98 octane fuel, will it be fine switching to this? Are there any risks of running this octane stuff? I have heard alot of stories of the ethanol ruining old components in the fuel setup, corroding shit, etc. Sure these cars run now but is there any negative long term effects

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/#findComment-6032637
Share on other sites

so United sell e10 100 octane...might have to check that out and put 1/2 tank in when empty to see if there is a diference between that & vortex..

Thanks for the input guys, would love to do e85 but there isnt much around and cant afford more injectors presently but but the e10 may helpp a bit....

How does it vary in price to the 2 premuim brands & what the economy like guys?

Regards,

Dazza

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/#findComment-6033083
Share on other sites

I find the 100 to be similarly priced to Ultimate.

I think the E10 does corrode in older cars. R31s are on the list of cars that cant run E10 (without upgrading the fuel lines), but modern cars are fine.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/#findComment-6033093
Share on other sites

I find the 100 to be similarly priced to Ultimate.

I think the E10 does corrode in older cars. R31s are on the list of cars that cant run E10 (without upgrading the fuel lines), but modern cars are fine.

uh oh, i think thats all that my gf's 31 ever gets :(

on topic, i run the e10 95 in my stagea (way cheaper than the 98 we get here) and it runs pertty well (rb25 neo)

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/#findComment-6033808
Share on other sites

Funny, I remember it being in one of those government pamphlets when E10 first came out as being on the 'do not use' list. Maybe it was just paranoia on their behalf? I never bothered to double check it, just didn't use it.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/378246-e10/#findComment-6034838
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Latest Posts

    • Agreed, and in particular the earth strap that should go from the subframe to the chassis but it often broken or left off. There is a section in the R32 workshop manual you can follow for troubleshooting if you don't see anything suspicious, and depending where you are (there is no location on your user profile) you should be able to get your hands on a second hand replacement unit still if needed
    • Yeah they mention as a R34 for 2.5 Turbo...but then again thos "small" were also for R34 by that different site. But i look into it and that 310mm EBC is for R34 GTT. And by those you linked the specs are the same 🙂    EDIT: I found these on one site here: DBA 4000 series T3 DBA42304S They are 310mm...and it says are for R34GTT...are there good? EDIT2: ok they have pads too.  What "color" should i get for street use? I dont want/need some noisy ones...(and if they are not that dusty that is good too)
    • Yeah, shame. Maybe  driver's carpet is available 🙏. I am waiting for both amayama and nangun to confirm.
    • Probably. I take it that they are also mentioned to be for R34 Skyline? For example.... RDA has that part as RDA7957. I have the dimpled and slotted version of that on my car https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/285518478694?srsltid=AfmBOopKxMuAFpsxZJdB1cam4D5RAj1f9yJyOttPZLAwXVNCOiwlhrIy This is DBA's top one piece equivalent https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/364246686631?srsltid=AfmBOorbb0XHQgqTvZLgQPhg70nqJtGvdojKnugum3O2LFSr2h-obp8D  
    • Ok i will get those 310mm. I found one but on a different site. This is the description on those...is it ok? Technical parameters: - Axle: front. - Disc type: ventilated. - Number of holes: 5. - Disc diameter: 310mm. - Total height with center: 54mm. - Thickness (new/min.): 30/28mm. - Designed for brake calipers manufacturer: Sumitomo.
×
×
  • Create New...