Can I use 15 percent ethanol in my car?
E15 (15% ethanol, 85% gasoline) is a high quality, high octane fuel. E15 is approved for use in model year 2001 and newer cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty passenger vehicles (SUVs), and all flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What type of gas does a Volvo s80 take?
Volvo recommends premium, 91 unleaded octane or higher for optimum performance, but your Volvo can run on regular 87 unleaded octane without affecting engine reliability. It is safe to use fuel containing up to 10% Ethanol in your Volvo.
Is ethanol bad for my car?
The short answer is, no, ethanol-free gasoline is not bad for your car. Most cars today can run on ethanol gas blends up to E15 (15% ethanol) and on non-ethanol gasoline. And flex fuel vehicles can handle up to E85 (85% ethanol) without a problem.
Why does Volvo recommend premium gas?
Volvo endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain engine performance and reliability.
Can you use regular gas in Volvo XC40?
Volvo recommends that premium, 91 unleaded octane or higher for the best performance. However, your Volvo XC40 can run on regular 87 unleaded octane without affecting the engine reliability. It is also safe to use fuel containing up to 10-percent Ethanol in your XC40.
Is ethanol-free gas better for small engines?
Not to mention that ethanol is highly corrosive, which can cause small engine parts can become easily damaged. Ethanol-free gas is the better option for numerous reasons, including the fact that it helps your equipment run more efficiently and it meets emission standards. Plus, it lasts longer, too!
Why is E10 bad?
The consequence of putting E10 fuel in an incompatible vehicle depends on the vehicle/engine variant and how much fuel has been put in. It may cause some pre-detonation (‘pinking’), and perhaps a little rough running and poor cold starting, but it shouldn’t be a disaster for the driver.