E 10

farmer phil · 23-08-21, 08:08 AM

what are your thoughts on this

tractor Dave · 23-08-21, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by farmer phil

what are your thoughts on this

Avoid at all costs!
Shell super is the way to go

BackintheFold · 23-08-21, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tractor Dave

Avoid at all costs!
Shell super is the way to go

This is my solution too.
Why worry about whether E10 works or not, what additive to use, how many hoses to replace, how long to leave the fuel in....when you can just use Super.

If Super goes to 10%, then it's time to look at it again!

Mellis46 · 23-08-21, 11:35 AM

I ran my old 90 2.2E on super but my current 90q has always been fed 95. all the ignition timing, krypton tuning, all the fettling of the screws etc has all been done with that in the tank. If i switch to super i'm guessing i'll have to mess with all that again, or will it " just work"? Super is arguably what the engine would prefer...?

BackintheFold · 23-08-21, 12:09 PM

will just work

if not, then fiddle!

Mellis46 · 23-08-21, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BackintheFold

will just work

if not, then fiddle!

i remember when fiddling used to be fun, less so these days...!

John. · 23-08-21, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mellis46

If i switch to super i'm guessing i'll have to mess with all that again, or will it " just work"? Super is arguably what the engine would prefer...?

You won't have to mess with it but you'll not get the benefit of it, it'll just be like using the 95ron.

mikes2 · 23-08-21, 06:32 PM

I've been putting 98 E5 into the 2.6.

95 in the 20v. First tank of E10 showed no ill effects but it's the long term use that's the unknown.

John. · 23-08-21, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mikes2

I've been putting 98 E5 into the 2.6.

95 in the 20v. First tank of E10 showed no ill effects but it's the long term use that's the unknown.

It's the time sitting in the tank that's a problem too.

Mellis46 · 23-08-21, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John.

You won't have to mess with it but you'll not get the benefit of it, it'll just be like using the 95ron.

I had bought some stabiliser for the E10 to use when the change came in but I am less and less convinced it works long term (according to youtube anyway) despite it being well reviewed and a Castrol product. I put 20 quid of super in tonight instead and there were no dramas

23-08-21, 11:35 AM	#4
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,448	I ran my old 90 2.2E on super but my current 90q has always been fed 95. all the ignition timing, krypton tuning, all the fettling of the screws etc has all been done with that in the tank. If i switch to super i'm guessing i'll have to mess with all that again, or will it " just work"? Super is arguably what the engine would prefer...? __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

23-08-21, 12:09 PM	#5
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,190	will just work if not, then fiddle! __________________ 2006 A3 (daily drive) 1987 MB ur

23-08-21, 06:32 PM	#8
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	I've been putting 98 E5 into the 2.6. 95 in the 20v. First tank of E10 showed no ill effects but it's the long term use that's the unknown. __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro