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Debate over the addition of inhibitors to premium
brands of petrol to reduce adverse effects of ethanol on classic
MGs fuel systems continues
See
the earlier NEWS items on this topic:
Guarantee report 8.12.09. More
FBHVC report 1.2.10. More
Posted:
25.2.10 |
Update
on ethanol in petrol
Following our NEWS item on 1st February 2010 of a report
that the "Federation of British Historic Vehicle
Clubs (FBHVC) has just reported they have now learned
that the supplier of a leading brand of premium petrol
is no longer able to guarantee that their premium petrol
is free of ethanol", we understand discussions are
in progress with the oil majors to try and see the addition
of an inhibitor to some brands of petrol sold on forecourts
in the UK. But the difficulty seems to be getting agreement
over their adding an inhibitor and then providing clear
information at the pumps so classic car enthusiasts will
be able to buy a particular brand of petrol with the confidence
of knowing that it does have an inhibitor in the fuel.
Why is an inhibitor necessary in petrol containing
ethanol for classic MGs?
Well we understand that in addition to attacking tank
sealants and plastic and rubber components in the fuel
supply system on our MGs and many other classic cars,
acidic residues that form in the fuel from the ethanol
can attack the metal bodies and components of the carburettors
and associated copper pipework and washers. The inhibitors
are intended to curb those adverse effects. We await further
news from the FBHVC. |
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