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hairygit:
They're going to start adding ethanol to it, which is bad news for older vehicles, it attacks rubber parts, fuel lines "o" rings etc, and absorbs moisture from the atmosphere, rotting your fuel tank from the inside out. They have no choice about it though, it's down to the E.U. forcing fuel companies to put ever increasing amounts of "bio fuel" in petrol, to save the world's fuel supply and reduce emissions, and if it upsets your old car or bike, buy a new one is their theory. Remember that next month, tell the meddling eurocrats what you think!   

gtmdriver:
Using specific fuel blends known to be Ethanol free is perfect if you can be sure that one of their outlets will always be available when you need to fill up.

I carry a bottle of Frost Ethomix with me in case I have no choice but to use E5 or E10. It is one of the few additives that was found to be effective when tested by the FBHVC. Sadly it can't protect the flexible pipes and other non metallic parts but it does prevent corrosion of the steel, alloy and brass components.

royhall:

--- Quote from: tom400f on May 24, 2016, 09:09:06 AM ---
--- Quote from: royhall on May 24, 2016, 07:11:37 AM ---BP Super Unleaded. Unless you're in the South West it doesn't contain Ethanol. Not until April next year anyway.

--- End quote ---

Are you talking about BP Ultimate? I use it exclusively. What's happening in April?

--- End quote ---
BP Ultimate, that's the baby. The EU already says that petrol must contain 5% Ethanol and it should be in force now. Our government said it wont enforce it until April 2017, that's the point the EU has threatened to take legal action against the UK government if its not done.

Clem2112:
The only reason I need for exiting the EU !

hairygit:
There are lots of anti biker laws waiting to be forced upon us if we stay in, but that's another discussion entirely!

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