News of anti ethanol product tests.

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Martin Evans
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News of anti ethanol product tests.

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See http://fbhvc.co.uk/2012/04/13/fuel-stab ... t-results/.

I have read that E10 is not to be introduced next year, though it is coming. It would also appear that buying super unleaded reduces the chance of having ethanol in your fuel (In some, perhaps many cases, it means there will be no ethanol in it). Of my cars, only the Morris will run on ordinary unleaded; the MGs both require super unleaded anyway and I have started using it in the Morris, as whilst I am able to not require an ethanol remedy, I think prevention has to be better than cure.
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Good news... though FWIW Frost are saying their additive is now FBHVC approved...

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-oils- ... itive.html
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mahone wrote:Good news... though FWIW Frost are saying their additive is now FBHVC approved...

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-oils- ... itive.html

The email I got said their Ethomix was addictive :lol:

"Due to the addition of Ethanol in petrol, it is essential to use a corrosion addictive for nearly all pre 1996 engines. "

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Ah that explains a lot. Old engines are offcially addictive... right up there with alcohol, tobacco and Columbian marching powder...

"It's not my fault I've spent all day in the garage again love - I've got a medical addiction"
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