E10 unleaded only at selected NSW Caltex outlets

[rodent5l]

I got the surprise of my life today, when I pulled in to the northbound Caltex twin servo on the F3 expressway between Sydney and Newcastle.

E10 unleaded is now the only non-premium unleaded available at this outlet.

Not good when your company fuel card is only authorised for standard unleaded fuel and you are not sure if your XR8 would appreciate a drop of E10.

Apparently there is a web site where you can check if your vehicle is suitable for E10.

www.fcai.com.au/ethanol.php

[PHATXR8]

I just bought a tank of Caltex E10 for my BA XR8 and was told that it was a 95 Octane rated fuel.... have I been told a fib??

[GORDZ]

no, ethanol added fuel has a higher octane than 91 unleaded. 95 is probly on the mark.

[Airmon]

Its fine to use in most cars, if your XR is tuned (or reccomended even) foro 95 or 98 Octane you're better off not using it.

I don't know where this leaves Carburetor cars though? Will they be forced to fill up with 95?

[Mr Hardware]

Essentially airmon, yeah. That sucks.
I'd never touch E10 with a ten foot pole. It just ain't worth it. Its a far lower density fuel, and despite the octane rating has a lower BTU rating (less energy per litre). If im gonna be buying a low BTU, high octane fuel, it better be damn cheap, just like LPG!