Fake fuel hose warning
Aug 04, 2021
4 minutes
E10 petrol is arriving fast, leaving owners of some older classic vehicles with a choice; use the more expensive ‘protection grade’ super unleaded that’s to remain E5, or modify their cars to suit. Sadly, some of the parts available to do that could be substandard, potentially causing more problems than they solve – particularly when it comes to fuel hose purporting to be ethanol-safe.
It’s always been good practice to ensure your fuel system is in good condition and renew ancient fuel lines to prevent an impromptu barbecue. However, the roll-out of E10 and the potential increase in its corrosive effects make this more urgent. E10 is already on sale on many supermarket forecourts, including
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