E10 conversation - SV650.org

Seeker · 09-08-21, 08:25 AM

I use an Esso station because it's convenient. I notice that the pumps now say E10, I mention it to the attendant

Me: when did you switch to E10?
Att: we haven't, we've just put the stickers on.
Me: so when are you switching?
Att: Dunno, soon.
Me: Is it September?
Att: maybe...

(It is September)

Sir Trev · 09-08-21, 08:53 AM

I've noticed the stickers in a few places too. I should be OK as my oldest vehicle is 2015 but it's going to be a pain for a lot of people.

It's a bit like the end of leaded petrol - we coped with that in the end so hopefully owners of classics will find a way.

Bibio · 09-08-21, 01:29 PM

dont know why people are getting their knickers in a twist about this. we already use E5 adding an extra 5% will do no harm that has not already been done. you might get a little less mpg. unless you drive/ride a classic vehicle then nothing to worry about.

Seeker · 09-08-21, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

dont know why people are getting their knickers in a twist about this

no knickers were twisted in this post, it was merely that the pumps said E10 when it was actually E5 and the lady behind the desk confirmed she didn't know when E10 was coming.

Adam Ef · 09-08-21, 03:17 PM

So is E5 now going to the the price that Premium has been in the past?

Seeker · 09-08-21, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

So is E5 now going to the the price that Premium has been in the past?

yes, "Super" (97 octane) will be E5. "Regular" 95 octane will be E10 from September.

gadget · 09-08-21, 05:27 PM

Super unleaded is already E5, and it will continue as such and be readily available at all pumps... so .. business as usual. As I understand it .. using E10 will make the early (carb sv's) run a little lean which it already does anyway so using super E5 should keep it in the 'ball park' combustion wise, the neg side is that using E10 may have adverse effects with certain rubber lines/ gaskets etc.
IIRC.. Viton needles are available for the carby sv's which can put up with this kind of fuel, hopefully there might be other vulnerable carby parts available too.

Seeker · 09-08-21, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

Super unleaded is already E5

Except Esso. https://www.esso.co.uk/en-gb/fuels/petrol

from the link:

"Although our pumps have E5 labels on them, our Synergy Supreme+ 99 is actually ethanol free"

johnnyrod · 09-08-21, 07:55 PM

Not sure how much these help
https://translate.google.com/transla...l/auto/suzuki/

https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol

09-08-21, 08:25 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	E10 conversation I use an Esso station because it's convenient. I notice that the pumps now say E10, I mention it to the attendant Me: when did you switch to E10? Att: we haven't, we've just put the stickers on. Me: so when are you switching? Att: Dunno, soon. Me: Is it September? Att: maybe... (It is September) __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

09-08-21, 08:53 AM	#2
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,440	Re: E10 conversation I've noticed the stickers in a few places too. I should be OK as my oldest vehicle is 2015 but it's going to be a pain for a lot of people. It's a bit like the end of leaded petrol - we coped with that in the end so hopefully owners of classics will find a way. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

09-08-21, 01:29 PM	#3
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: E10 conversation dont know why people are getting their knickers in a twist about this. we already use E5 adding an extra 5% will do no harm that has not already been done. you might get a little less mpg. unless you drive/ride a classic vehicle then nothing to worry about.

09-08-21, 03:17 PM	#5
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: E10 conversation So is E5 now going to the the price that Premium has been in the past? __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

09-08-21, 05:27 PM	#7
gadget Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 397	Re: E10 conversation Super unleaded is already E5, and it will continue as such and be readily available at all pumps... so .. business as usual. As I understand it .. using E10 will make the early (carb sv's) run a little lean which it already does anyway so using super E5 should keep it in the 'ball park' combustion wise, the neg side is that using E10 may have adverse effects with certain rubber lines/ gaskets etc. IIRC.. Viton needles are available for the carby sv's which can put up with this kind of fuel, hopefully there might be other vulnerable carby parts available too.

09-08-21, 07:55 PM	#9
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: E10 conversation Not sure how much these help https://translate.google.com/transla...l/auto/suzuki/ https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-e10-petrol

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