An S3c and E10 fuel
Discussion
Its a S3c compatible with E10 Fuel, or what does it need to be compatible
This is not as silly a question about a 1990 car as it first appears
The Government and Fords websites state most Fords from 1992 are compatible with a few exceptions but none have the 2.9 engines. As far as I can tell various Fords had 2.9 12V engines until 1994, with the Cosworth 24V going on a little longer. So that would indicate the engine itself and injector system will be fine with E10. That's not to say the hoses, fuel pump, filters etc are but if need be they are easy to replace.
Has anyone got more information or thoughts
This is not as silly a question about a 1990 car as it first appears
The Government and Fords websites state most Fords from 1992 are compatible with a few exceptions but none have the 2.9 engines. As far as I can tell various Fords had 2.9 12V engines until 1994, with the Cosworth 24V going on a little longer. So that would indicate the engine itself and injector system will be fine with E10. That's not to say the hoses, fuel pump, filters etc are but if need be they are easy to replace.
Has anyone got more information or thoughts
Since 1990 is 2 years prior to 1992, then surely the answer is no, and why would you risk it? I doubt that you use a 1990 TVR every day and do 12000 miles a year in it, so why wouldn't you just used E5 ordinary where it is available, and Super Unleaded (V Power etc.) which is remaining at E5 when ordinary E5 isn't available. Yes V Power costs more, but it won't matter on a small mileage, and it's better petrol.
Oldred_V8S said:
Esso 99+ is the best option.
It is ethanol free everywhere except the SW, Wales, N. England and Scotland.
It will say E5 on the pumps but that is because 0 is in the range 0-5 and the oil companies have to display either E5 or E10 on the pumps
You try getting a definition of 'North of England' from them though!!It is ethanol free everywhere except the SW, Wales, N. England and Scotland.
It will say E5 on the pumps but that is because 0 is in the range 0-5 and the oil companies have to display either E5 or E10 on the pumps
LucyP said:
Since 1990 is 2 years prior to 1992, then surely the answer is no, and why would you risk it? I doubt that you use a 1990 TVR every day and do 12000 miles a year in it, so why wouldn't you just used E5 ordinary where it is available, and Super Unleaded (V Power etc.) which is remaining at E5 when ordinary E5 isn't available. Yes V Power costs more, but it won't matter on a small mileage, and it's better petrol.
LucyP said:
Since 1990 is 2 years prior to 1992, then surely the answer is no, and why would you risk it? I doubt that you use a 1990 TVR every day and do 12000 miles a year in it, so why wouldn't you just used E5 ordinary where it is available, and Super Unleaded (V Power etc.) which is remaining at E5 when ordinary E5 isn't available. Yes V Power costs more, but it won't matter on a small mileage, and it's better petrol.
We do not know how long V Power etc will be available, while touring especially on the continent it is not always easy or impossible to find. So it was me nice to know if it was comparable or how to make it compatible. In a few years time it might a question we need to know an answer to.It is unlikely that Ford made significant changes to the 2.9 engine in the last few year of production. So if a 1992 is compatible the chances are a 1990 will be too, or could be made to be compatible.
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