Don’t let E10 confuse you, says Cataclean

The benefits of E10 fuel shouldn’t be misunderstood, says emissions-buster Cataclean. With this summer being the trigger point for E10, motorists are looking at switching to the new fuel but Cataclean warns people to understand the implications of making the switch.

E10 is compatible for 95% of cars and all built after 2011 are able to use the new fuel. E10 contains 10% renewable ethanol, which helps to reduce carbon dioxide emission whereas current petrol, known as E5, contains only 5% renewable ethanol.

However, older vehicles aren’t able to use the new fuel meaning that their emissions are needed to be reduced by liquids such as Cataclean, while diesel cars and other vehicles won’t be able to use E10. That means that Cataclean is still crucial for fuel economy, increased performance and reduced emissions, and Cataclean is keen to remind motorists that the new fuel isn’t the only way of reducing emissions.

Government data suggests that a slight improvement in fuel consumption is expected, but Cataclean argues against that. Because ethanol has a lower calorific value, cars will need more of it so actually E10 will force a increase in fuel consumption. There is a danger as well of extra carbon build up because the E10 has a less efficient burn which will contribute to the extra carbon. Used with Cataclean, though, and fuel consumption and the removal of carbon build-up can be improved. Another key factor to use Cataclean is the need for cars to pass their MOTs and with fewer new cars being built and a greater number of older cars still on the road, the need to keep them in good condition in order to pass an MOT is greater than ever. 

There is another key aspect to E10 and that is that for certain vehicles the ethanol can create damage in fuel cells and damage parts such as rubber seals and other components. 

 So, which vehicles aren’t able to use E10? The huge market for classic and cherished vehicles isn’t able to use E10, some models from the early 2000s and all cars built before, plus some mopeds under 50cc. That means that Cataclean is as vital as ever and using the existing E5 fuel with a bottle of Cataclean will keep you on the road.

Says Cataclean Sales Director William Jones: “E10 is being billed as a step forward, but we are concerned that people are being confused. Our data shows that E10 can harm engines and have a negative effect on fuel consumption, meaning that the aim of helping to reduce emissions is being missed altogether. However, you can achieve a lot more by a bottle of Cataclean and we are able to prove the benefits of the product by the number of cars using it that pass their MOTs first time with no fear of a problem over their emissions. Cataclean keeps you car on the road for longer.”