The ANWB, the very efficient Dutch Automobile Association, (who's good service I would truly recommend), has issued a warning on its website about E10, the new French eco-friendly petrol.E10 is replacing Euro unleaded 95 at more and more French petrol stations. However, cars dating from before 2000 could suffer damage, according to the ANWB.
The name E10 stands for Ethanol 10 percent. The French government decided to mix ordinary petrol with the biofuel Ethanol for environmental reasons. Most European countries have chosen for a mixture of 5.75% ethanol with petrol in order to protect older vehicles.
Questions Please
The questions are; How much Ethanol can you make from a vineyard full of grapes that normally makes an inferior but drinkable wine? Is this just a good tactic to save the ailing French grape growers? What does it taste like? How many bottles to the mile do you get? and Where can I get some for tonight's party?
Answers you Seek, Hmm!
For answers to some of these questions and more, the French government has set up a user friendly website (in French, of course) where drivers can check whether the new fuel is suitable for their cars or not; www.carburante10.fr.
One does not have to be a detective to suspect that if you drive a Citroen, Renault, Peugeot, or any other French make of car, you will be OK but all US makers of cars, could have a problem, allegedly. Fortunately the European car 'industry' are sharing resources when it comes to engines and running gear. So those cars should also be OK. Bon chance!
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