biofuel timebomb.

[h4rdy]

So this is true then.

We may have some problems!

 http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=24900

[rich83]

Does VPower contain biofuel?

[h4rdy]

Probably they don't have to tell you.

[182_blue]

Volkswagen:
With few exceptions, E10 is cleared for use in all Volkswagen vehicles with petrol engines. The exceptions are the following models with the first generation of FSI engines:

Lupo 1.4 made from August 2000 to November 2003 (model year 2001 - 2004);
Polo 1.4 FSI made from February 2002 to June 2006 (model year 2002 - 2006);
Golf IV 1,6 FSI made from November 2001 to May 2004 (model year 2002 - 2004);
Golf IV Variant 1.6 FSI made from October 2001 to October 2006 (model year 2002 2006);
Bora 1.6 FSI made from October 2001 to September 2005 (model year 2002 - 2005);
Bora Variant 1.6 FSI made from October 2001 to September 2005 (model year 2002 2005);
Golf V 1.4 FSI made from November 2003 to November 2004 (model year 2004 -2005);
Golf V 1.6 FSI made from August 2003 to May 2004 (model year 2004);
Golf V 2.0 FSI made from January 2004 to May 2004 (model year 2004);
Touran 1.6 FSI made from November 2002 to May 2004 (model year 2003 - 2004);
Touran 2.0 FSI made from October 2003 to May 2004 (model year 2004).

[stealthwolf]

So the early GTIs won't cope but all others should. Still sticking to v-power

[Tfsi_Mike]

E10 was introduced in Germany this year but there is always vpower 100 and Bp 102 available there. Yes I miss it :(

[Hedge]

So the early GTIs won't cope but all others should. Still sticking to v-power

It says FSI Stealth not TFSI 

If in doubt ring your local dealer.

[SteveyD]

I use a mixture of E10 & Vpower during track days, it creates a safe higher octane fuel and you really can tell.  Vpower contains zero added ethanol do the mix if done correctly is safe for all engines as it's <10%.  If I'm correct any damage would be in the form of perished rubber seals directly linked to the fuel system.  I know a guy who developed the bio friendly bentley engine and that was there main area of upgrades.

so according to VW a 2007 2.0 TFSi K04 would be safe to run entirely on E100? If so I might start filling up at Morrison's all the time as it's cheaper and higher octane that Vpower.

[Janner_Sy]

so according to VW a 2007 2.0 TFSi K04 would be safe to run entirely on E100? If so I might start filling up at Morrison's all the time as it's cheaper and higher octane that Vpower.

I thought E100 was pure ethonal?  Which fuel do morrisons have E10, E85 or E100 and what's the difference between each

[SteveyD]

so according to VW a 2007 2.0 TFSi K04 would be safe to run entirely on E100? If so I might start filling up at Morrison's all the time as it's cheaper and higher octane that Vpower.

I thought E100 was pure ethonal?  Which fuel do morrisons have E10, E85 or E100 and what's the difference between each

There I go again getting my numbers mixed up, yes Morrisons sell E85, the likes of tesco high octane stuff is E10.  Pardon my confusion it's been a while since I bought some but stand by my idea that I might run it full time.

[JackG]

What's this "E" about?

[cmdrfire]

What's this "E" about?

.

E stands for "Ethanol",  (usually)  referring to bioethanol distilled from corn or other plants.

E85 is a fuel mix of 85% ethanol fuel and 15% hydrocarbons (gasoline or other). Only use this if you have a flex-fuel engine.
E10 is a fuel mix of 10% ethanol fuel and 90% hydrocarbons.

Don't like ethanol personally.