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30-10-2008, 06:50 PM
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EL XR8 (185kw)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Newcastle
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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 |
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30-10-2008, 06:51 PM
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PHATXR8
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 290
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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??
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30-10-2008, 06:55 PM
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OMGORDZ
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SE, Melbourne
Posts: 2,352
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no, ethanol added fuel has a higher octane than 91 unleaded. 95 is probly on the mark.
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30-10-2008, 06:57 PM
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King of the Fairy's.
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CeeeeeTown.
Posts: 5,093
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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?
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30-10-2008, 07:04 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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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!
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E10 unleaded only at selected NSW Caltex outlets
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