Avoiding ethanol in fuel?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by rob.e, Aug 7, 2015.

  1. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    I am highly sceptical that Esso aren't using the same ratios as everyone else.
    It doesn't make sense for them not to be.
     
  2. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    how much money will you spend extra putting expensive super unleaded in over checking and changing the hoses regularly?
     
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  3. They have had ethanol in The USA for ages bow and I haven't read these sort of threads on the samba, only that it bad for your mpg as it has less energy than petrol.
     
  4. I'm not going to stop checking the hoses :thumbsup:
     
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  5. matty

    matty Supporter

    From reading a few bits the a lot of the problems come from letting it sitting around so even more reason to just drive it
     
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  6. my strimmers/hedgecutters/4 lawn mowers are always needing fuel lines/carbe cleaning etc,one van sounds like a dream...:D
     
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  7. Jay lenos garage had this man on a while back

     
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  8. Most folks probably not really that much! 3000 miles I cover ish. 25 mpg. 120 gallons. 540litres. 10p a litre more. 54quid.
     
  9. Gates barricade hose is OK up to 85 % ethanol
     
  10. Filling up my bus at the local Esso last night i noticed they've changed the labeling on the pump, so it says "E5" even on the supreme (super) unleaded.

    I've been using this fuel since i did the research for this thread back in 2015.. so i was a bit concerned they'd added ethanol .. grrr. Messaged Esso directly this morning and they came straight back - although the labeling has changed, and technically as they label this as E5 they *could* include up to 5% if they wanted to, the fuel is still ethanol free for most of the uk with no plans to change.

    :)
     
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  11. Soggz

    Soggz An inquisitive supporter

    Anyone ever used Aspen fuel?
    It’s an Alkalyte fuel, with only 2 additives.
    Ran it in my bike, what a difference!
    Flippin expensive, though. You would never run a car on it without extending your mortgage.
     
  12. All fuels from Grangemouth is E5 hence Scotland and NE England :( I don't know the reason behind the SW, but I presume it is something similar.
     
  13. I'd be wary about the "fit and forget" fuel lines. Changed my filter last week and one side came apart in my hand. I have found (before I read this) that the van has a better throttle response with Esso super stuff.
     
  14. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    If you buy the proper fit & forget fuel lines, I think you’ll be ok. 3 years in and mine seem perfect.
     
  15. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Jay Leno has a lot of cars sitting round rotting away, condensation forming in fuel tanks, fuel absorbing water. If he only had one car and used it there wouldnt be a problem.

    If you use your bus regularly, fit good fuel line, the ethanol content is pretty well irrelevant.


    And you can buy Goodridge 200 that will run pure ethanol, or any mix up to 100% and withstand 150 degrees C with a braided outer, or without braid as Goodridge 210.

    Gates Barricade isnt quite as good. But it too covers all likely car fuels .


    But for most bus owners they see a potential bill of £80-£100 for the fuel line and hose clips and decide to cheap out as usual.

    If it was a daily car and the LED headlamp was crunched by someone and the bill comes to £600 for parts.. they would just pay it..
     
  16. Fuel lines are a consumable just like plugs and tryes
     
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  17. I did. The ones from aircool or something.
     
  18. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    Disagree
     
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  19. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    They are not a consumable on a modern car, why should they be on a bus... If we are only prepared to pay for the correct materials, then they should last 10 years at least, or the life expectancy of a modern s@@@ box.
     
  20. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    There’s quite a few that do pay. Myself included. Fact is, once you’ve changed your fuel lines 3 times that pays for the expensive stuff.
     

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