ChryslerĮ10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Chrysler Group models with petrol engines: However, this only applies to cars in their original condition.Ĭhevrolet cars, particularly older ones, might not be compatible with E10 petrol if they have been converted or adapted using non-original parts. If you're in doubt you should contact Cadillac's customer service centre by emailing ChevroletĪll Chevrolet vehicles produced from the model year 2006 with a Euro 4 emissions compliant engine can be run with E10 petrol. The following Cadillac models, regulated with catalytic converter and lambda probe, can be used with E10 petrol: "Owners of these historic models are likely to be aware of this requirement as it was already in place before the introduction of E10 petrol in the UK." Cadillac "This requirement is due to the higher knock resistance offered by RON 98 fuel. "However, regardless of the ethanol content, some classic BMW vehicles require RON 98 as specified in the vehicle operating instructions.
TDU2 AUTOPACK 1.6 CLASSIC CAR PACK SERIES
You can find this information in the owners manual.Ī BMW spokesperson told The Sun: "E10 fuels can be used in all BMW Group vehicle models of all series without ill effects." However, you should check what the minimum octane requirement is for your car. The spokesperson added: "Given the age of the cars – over 15 years, for the FSI engines and 13 for the AUDI A4 with petrol heaters, there are very few cars with these exceptions on the roads today." BMWĪll BMW cars with petrol engines are able to use E10 fuel, regardless of when they where manufactured.
In a statement, Volkswagen Group, which owns Audi, said: "As a group we welcome the introduction of E10 fuel as a move to reduce the carbon footprint of the fuel used."Īll Audi cars are able to use E10 petrol, except for the below list: If you car was manufactured before 2011 and is not on the above list, you may not be able to fill up with E10 petrol. The fuel is also cleared for use in the following models: Alfa RomeoĪlfa Romeo models with petrol engines produced from 2011 are compatible with E10 petrol. You can also check whether your car is compatible on the Government's website. If you're unsure about whether your car is compatible, you should contact a dealership of check your owners' manual. The change only applies to petrol cars and won't affect you if your vehicle is diesel.
We've compiled a list of what the change means for cars from different manufacturers, using information from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
TDU2 AUTOPACK 1.6 CLASSIC CAR PACK DRIVERS
Those drivers will have to continue to fill up with E5 petrol, which is more expensive and isn't available at all forecourts. However, 600,000 vehicles that usually run on unleaded petrol aren't compatible with E10 fuel. The change is part of the Government's efforts to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions. The standard unleaded petrol was previously E5, but has been replaced by greener E10 fuel.
1 Around 600,000 driveres will be unable to use E10 petrol Credit: Alamy