"No
longer the case that Shell V-Power petrol is guaranteed
not to contain ethanol"
Concerns over ethanol and the effects on the carburettors and
rubber seals of classic cars like MGBV8s
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This useful news item comes from the Federation of British Historic
Vehicles Clubs' website. 010210
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Revealed
that Shell V-Power now contains some ethanol
In the last Newsletter from the Federation of British
Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) published in December 2009
it was stated that Shell V-Power petrol was guaranteed
not to contain ethanol. On its website, the FBHVC has
just reported they have now learned that this is no longer
the case. A statement from Shell says: ‘Shell,
like many other fuel suppliers, has begun blending ethanol
into some Unleaded grades, including Shell V-Power
at Stanlow, to comply with the legal obligations of the
RTFO’. (Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation). So
corrosion concerns on fuel supply equipment and carburretors
with petrol containing ethanol is still an issue for V8
enthusiasts. The FBHVC say those concerns are being pursued
further by their team.
See our earlier NEWS item on ethanol in petrol and the
corrosion concerns. More |
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