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In Brazil cars must run on E25, that is 25% ethanol. Given that BMW, Mercedes and others have "global" engines, one wonders what additional changes are needed to run on E25.
My A35 has E5 and E10 logos next to the fuel cap, and 98 (95) ROB logos. the handbook says that running 95 RON will degrade performance and 93 RON can be used, but with a "significant" loss of power.
I would expect BMW Turbo motors to be the same.
Peter,
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"My A35 has E5 and E10 logos next to the fuel cap" ......Who'd have guessed that Austin would have been so forward thinking all those years ago  K
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So my 1600 Sigma from 2010 should be OK? I will certainly be using it in my 2012 car Phil, same engine. BR Colin Thanks Colin - if it`s good enough for you...…. Keep well.
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Dear all
Do I take it that my 2009 +4 Ford Duratec should run OK with the E10 additive?
With very kind regards
The Impaler
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Dear all
Do I take it that my 2009 +4 Ford Duratec should run OK with the E10 additive?
With very kind regards
The Impaler To be honest, I wouldn't blend this additive in 
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Be wary about compatibility.
Check the engine AND check the pump, fuel lines etc in the fuel system.
Later engines could be ok but did MMC use higher ethanol resistant fuel lines and pumps?
I am pretty sure that my Plus8 ( 2002 with 4l Rover V8) is ok engine wise but that doesn’t mean MMC also upgraded other components.
No issues so far. I tend to use V-Power anyway. I switched from 95octane as a cure for an occasional “random intermittent misfire” fault code popping up.
Plus Four MY23 Furka Rouge
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There is a thread on here about E10. I think fords after c 1992 are fine but the filler hose etc may not be. E10 thread
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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