What's your question? Search here
Bio ethanol problems
A number of classic car owners have noted that their fuel hoses have degraded as a result of modern fuel containing bio ethanol. This also applies to situations where modern fuel hoses have been fitted in place of the originals - in some cases it has resulted in fuel squirting out into the engine compartment.
Advice from the USA (where bio is common) is that they have a very high tolerance hose that is not available in the UK.
As we move from 5% to 10% ethanol is there not a danger that many cars (not just classics) will experience a serious degradation of fuel hoses? Have the fuel companies and the government thought of the possible consequences (and litigation?).
Asked on 24 January 2012 by Pavlo
Answered by
Honest John
The answers have to be yes to the first question and no to the second.
Similar questions
I drive a 1995 Hyundai H100 diesel. I would like to know if I can run it on used falafel cooking oil instead of (or as well as) diesel fuel? Can the oil...
Owners of classic and vintage cars are being advised that new fuels with ethanol are incompatible with some materials used pre-1960. We are informed that...
How do I top up the automatic gearbox with transmission fluid in my Reliant Scimitar SE5a 1975? There is no oil in the box whatsoever, however it goes...
Related links
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
