That smile quickly disappears when she finds out that she has filled up with E85.
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Are you going on holiday to France soon? Then pay close attention when refueling. You will also find E85 fuel at the pump, but that gasoline can seriously damage your car.
Petrol was previously referred to by its octane number, such as Euro95. Nowadays, the amount of added bioethanol determines the name. This addition would be better for the environment, but could also be disastrous for your engine. Not every car can handle it equally well. Read more about the switch from Euro95 to E10 here.
You can find this gasoline in the Netherlands
The standard petrol in the Netherlands is E10, which means that up to 10 percent bio-ethanol has been added. This fuel is almost always accompanied by an octane number of 95 and so you can see E10 as the replacement for Euro95. This fuel is suitable for most modern petrol cars. Older cars often cannot handle the added bio-ethanol.
At this type of gas station, gasoline is up to 10 percent cheaper
E5 indicates a bio-ethanol percentage of a maximum of 5 percent, but we only find this in premium fuel with a higher octane number of 98 or 102. The latter is better able to resist self-ignition at high temperatures and is therefore recommended in most sports cars. and tuned engines. An additional advantage is that in practice the percentage of bio-ethanol is often even 0 percent.
E85 gasoline from France is harmful to your car
Abroad you will encounter other types of fuel at the pump. For example, in France and Scandinavia you will find E85 gasoline, which consists of no less than 85 percent bio-ethanol. This gasoline is a lot cheaper, but you should definitely avoid it.
You now pay a bizarre amount of tax per liter of petrol
Although added bio-ethanol benefits the environment, it can seriously damage your engine. The substance is very aggressive and attacks engine parts and pipes. Especially with a percentage of up to 85 percent, it can have disastrous consequences for your car. Only cars that are specially made for this (or have been converted) can tolerate this gasoline. Do you want the best for your car? Then fill up with gasoline with a low ethanol content and a high octane number.
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