Can I run my car on E10 fuel?

I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran imported from Japan. It has a 1.4 petrol engine. Do I need to run it on premium petrol or is supermarket E10 okay?

Asked on 19 May 2023 by James

Answered by Alan Ross
Your Touran is okay to run on standard E10 fuel.
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