Thread: E10 fuel

When I had my v8 disco I used E10 a number of times, the vehicle it self went ok but I did have problems with the fuel gauge surging. Wether this was just a co-incidence or not I can't say but it only happened when using E10.

Have used E10 on 95 V8 since we bought it in 2005.

Originally Posted by blackbuttdisco

Have used E10 on 95 V8 since we bought it in 2005.

Me too. Have had my old girl for about 9 years. Never caused an issue.
I don't use it exclusively, but well over 50%of the time.

Personally, i wouldn't use 91/E10 in my lawnmower.

Over the years we have taken economy records on a number of car we have owned using 91/E10 and 95/98 fuels. VS Comodore, Subaru Liberty, V6 Pajero, 1.3 Suzuki Seirra all ran better, and were cheaper to run on 95 or 98 than the lower grade stuff.

Wifes D1, my Rangie and Sierra all get filled with 95/98.

Never had a problem with any of my fuel system in 12 years using United Plus ULP 95.

We used to put E10 in our 05 honda (our only petrol vehicle,) until our check engine light came on, the filler says ok to use E10. We took it to our mechanic and he asked if we used E10, he said it cruds up the engine as it burns dirtier and rougher, and to use 95 or 98, saying that it would cost less in the end as you get more out of a tank and that the 95/98 had more detergents and things to keep the engine cleaner internally so would last longer. It hasn't had E10 since, the light has gone away and it idles better than it did. Not a Land Rover, but i suppose the same goes for all engines that run on E10?

before the disco we had an '83 Laser Ghia as the main car and i found out that i could get more power and further mileage out of the 95/98 fuel anything from 50klm or more form a tank that only held 40 litres.
on another note i have used the E10 in my Honda mower with no problems until lately when it wouldn't start or run, found out it had rust in the bottom of the fuel bowl , cleaned it out and a bit of a run later it came good

Thanks everyone for your info
I took my 3 Jerry cans to the petrol station and there was no e10 anyway, so that made my decision easy.
Cheers Phil