yeo1 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 https://murciatoday.com/new-petrol-labelling-at-spanish-pumps-this-october_554969-a.html?a=eUjHvt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Well that should be helpful....... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJM Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Typical EU bo****ks, how much bio is in xtl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 This is not really a ‘new’ thing... The requirement that vehicle fuels includie a ‘bio’ content has been discussed for years and, now that 3 different types of petrol and 3 different types of diesel will be available at service stations and some of these varieties of fuel may unsuitable for certain vehicles, it surely stands to reason that there should be a visible means to identify one type of fuel from another and - as motorists travel between countries - that the identification method should be standardised and harmonised across Europe (not just across EU countries) The issue is covered in more detail here http://www.fuel-identifiers.eu/docs/QA-operators-EN.pdf (What would be suggest as a better alternative?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 It is worth noting that not all modern common rail diesel engines can run on all grades of bio diesel. In fact, I always use the lowest bio content diesel I can buy. I believe up to 10% bio is now on sale, if your engine doesn't like it it could get expensive. Modern engines don't need bio so using un-doctored fuel is OK in modern engines. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deneb Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Whilst both our car handbooks helpfully state the maximum percentage of Bio-fuel that can be used or is preferred, my Ducato X290 handbook merely stated it must use Diesel to EN590 standard. As best as I can determine from googling, that standard allows a maximum bio content of 7%, so I will assume that only B7 diesel will be suitable unless any more knowledgeable forum members know differently. Having just told my better half that when she pulls up at the unleaded pump, she will also have to look for an E5 symbol in preference, although can choose E10 at a pinch, I have been informed that she will instead be sending me to fill up her car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 PJM - 2018-07-13 11:32 PM Typical EU bo****ks, how much bio is in xtl! That is supported and agreed to by the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Much ado about nothing - whilst I thank the OP for bringing it to our attention I suspect that we will very quickly get used to it and within a month or so will have completely forgotten the old ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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