E10 biofuel: Department for Transport explains why it’s ‘better'
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Drivers have reported topping up their cars “twice in a week” as petrol drains quicker. Others have moaned about losing performance under the new compounds with some cars not starting as quickly.
Twitter user Nath said: “This new E10 fuel is 70 percent water I’m sure of it.
“Don’t go half as far as E5.”
Twitter user nad_theG said: “The e10 petrol is definitely diluted with water because how has my full tank finished in six days.”
The Life of Thaqib replied: “I work at Shell.
“I’ve received a few complaints about the E10 fuel not lasting long.”
Philosopher King said: “E10 fuel should be scrapped and whatever used to be there before brought back.
“Have to fuel the motor twice in a week now.”
Twitter user BeckLiam said: “Ever since E10 fuel got introduced my car does like 25 percent less miles per full tank, prices through the roof also.”
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Express readers have also issued their concerns over the new fuel with many claiming they have lost miles per gallon since making the switch to E10.
Reader ‘webwise’ said: “My ’69 Kia Rio is giving 42.6 MPG.
“Whereas, before the change to E10, I was getting 43.2.
“My power is down too, only slightly but still down.”
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