What is E10 petrol and is my car compatible?
The new fuel is being introduced now across Great Britain.
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A new type of fuel has been introduced at British forecourts from today (September 1), designed to cut emissions.
Called E10, it is replacing the regular E5 petrol we’re used to – but research from breakdown service the RAC suggests a quarter of drivers are unaware of the change and the risks to some cars.
With this in mind, we’ve put together a handy guide to tell you everything you need to know.
What is E10 petrol?
E10 is a standard of petrol that has an ethanol content of up to 10 per cent. It is being introduced to replace E5 at regular pumps, which has, you guessed it, five per cent ethanol.
