E10 Fuel

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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Scratch » Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:09 pm

With my 2002 2L petrol engine and slightly too old VIN I'll use E5 and see what transpires. It will cost me a few quid more but hopefully will mean that Bunty lasts a bit longer.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Ian » Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:52 pm

TheLongRoad wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:30 pm @Ian any idea what changed in the 2 ltr engine around that time to enable the later vehicles to run on E10? I’m one of the lucky ones with a “ ltr with a late Vin number.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Cpt Marvel » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:07 pm

Ian wrote: Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:24 am The exact wording of the statement issued by the Japanese Association of Automotive Manufacturers on behalf of Mazda states:

"E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines introduced in and from 2002"

The part number for the engine on V6 Bongos did not change between their introduction in May 95 to their demise in August 02. Use E5 fuel where available.

The part number for the 2 litre Bongo changed on 17 July 2002, so if you have a vehicle with chassis number SGEW-503208 onwards, or SGE3-400091 onwards you can use E10 fuel without any problems.
Does this supersede this regarding V6s now? Our chassis number was ok based on the previous info (see attached pic) but now I’m not sure?
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Ian » Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:52 am

The latest information is correct and supercedes the conclusions reached back in January. V6 Bongos should continue to use E5 fuel where available. This is because, unlike 2 litre versions, no changes were made to the engine etc in 2002.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Powellct » Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:07 am

Well, that's a bugger.
What's the fallout of using E10? I've just put a tankful in but haven't noticed any pinking or running issues.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Ian » Wed Aug 25, 2021 10:08 am

Take part in our survey at viewtopic.php?f=3&t=78070

E10 may do damage in the long term (it is a bit more corrosive) and you will get worse MPG, but other than that you should be fine, especially if you add to the tank something like Lucas Ethanol Safeguard.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Cpt Marvel » Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:39 pm

Ian wrote: Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:52 am The latest information is correct and supercedes the conclusions reached back in January. V6 Bongos should continue to use E5 fuel where available. This is because, unlike 2 litre versions, no changes were made to the engine etc in 2002.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Powellct » Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:04 am

Thanks Ian - I'll hang off the survey for now as this is the first tank, and I've only done about 150 miles.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by BernieBongo1955 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:21 am

Good Morning Bongonauts,
Just wanted to know if its ok to use E10 fuel in my 2001 V6, hysterically i have used the "old" E5 supplemented with Millers petrol additive and Bernie runs like a dream!. Returning home yesterday (29/8) all petrol stations seem to be labelling the E5 pumps as E10, when asking what i put in my tank, the answer was "probably E10" or we don't sell E5! I guess my question is can I carry on using the E10 with my Millers additive, or do i need a new approach? The thing that worries me is if I have to use E5(super unleaded) is that some fuel stations don't sell E5 at all! It all seems a bit anxiety producing! Many thanks for reading this.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Ian » Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:41 am

You will be OK using E10 with an additive, but wherever possible use E5 as E10 is more corrosive and may cause long term damage to components.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Northern Bongolow » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:50 pm

E10 being delivered to stations from end of month.
The old E5 is now called super. look for the E number on the delivery nozzle holder.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Eratosthenes » Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:09 pm

Northern Bongolow wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:43 pm E10 is out now in the northwest. Look on the nozzle holder for the info. The unleaded e5 is the standard unleaded, now badged as super unleaded, I would use this if in doubt though they are now charging super unleaded prices for the standard (what a surprise).
What was the super unleaded is very hard to find now if at all.
Glad thats cleared that up🤭
Until I read this I was totally confused, but now have a better understanding (especially the re badging of e5 from unleaded to super unleaded).
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by BernieBongo1955 » Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:01 am

Bongonauts,
Thanks so much for the collective wisdom above! Times they are a changing!
But all is now lost, have a quick look this link
https://www.esso.co.uk/en-gb/fuels/petrol especially in regards to Synergy Supreme fuel. Also read that Esso will reduce fuel costs by 5 pence per litre for sacrifice of 300 nectar points (might just reduce the sting a bit!) I guess the solution will be to carry an additive for those occasions when petrol stations do not stock super unleaded. Thanks again :D
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by Treetalk » Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:01 pm

Simple, stupid question. Maybe a simple answer?!

I have a 2004 bongo. So I can use E10 with no problem, apparently.

Should I though? Why not carry on with E5?

I’m not quite clear the basis of my choice? Is it to help the environment? a cost thing ?

Thank you in advance if you can clarify.
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Re: E10 Fuel

Post by g8dhe » Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:17 pm

If the engine is a 2l petrol yes. No if its a V6 petrol.
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