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E10 petrol has become the default unleaded petrol sold on forecourts from 1 September 2021.
The fuel contains up to 10 per cent renewable ethanol, which is added to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and help tackle climate change.
The change in fuel applies to petrol only. Diesel fuel will not be changing.
Almost all (95%) petrol-powered vehicles on the road today can use E10 petrol and all cars built since 2011 are compatible.
If your petrol vehicle or equipment is not compatible with E10 fuel, you will still be able to use E5 by purchasing the ‘super’ grade (97+ octane) petrol from most filling stations.
Petrol pumps will clearly label petrol as either E10 or E5.
Find out if your car is compatible by using the GOV.uk checker tool.
Information we have on makes and models at Vospers:
Abarth
All models from model year 2008 are suitable for use with E10 petrol.
Older models should use E5. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
Alfa Romeo
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all new Alfa Romeo models with petrol engines produced from 1st January 2011.
In addition, E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Alfa Romeo models with petrol engines:
If the above does not apply to your vehicle, use E5 petrol. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
Dacia
E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Dacia vehicles.
Fiat
E10 petrol is cleared for all Fiat vehicles with petrol engines starting from 1st January 2001 (Euro 3 emission level), except the following vehicles:
Owners of these vehicles, and Fiat cars from before 2001 should continue to use E5 petrol. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
Ford
E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Ford models sold in Europe since 1992 excluding:
Please note: Personal imports not approved by Ford of Europe are not included in the above statements.
To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
Jeep
E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Jeep models with petrol engines:
Models not listed should continue to use E5 petrol. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
Mazda
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines introduced in and from the year 2002, Mazda6 (GG/GY) and models with petrol engines introduced thereafter, namely:
*Mazda 2 (dy/de) *.Mazda 3 (bk/bl) *Mazda 5 (cr/cw) *Mazda mx-5 (nc) *Mazda cx-5 (ke) *Mazda 6 (gg/gy/gh) *Mazda cx-7 (er) *Mazda cx-9 (tb) *Mazda rx-8 (se)
Conditions are that the vehicle has not been modified and original parts have been used for maintenance and repair.
Older models, and those not listed above should continue to use E5 petrol. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
However, the minimum octane number of the petrol (95 or 98) prescribed by the manufacturer must be respected.
Nissan
E10 petrol is cleared for use in all models with petrol engines from 1st January 2000.
Older petrol models should continue to use E5. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
Peugeot
All cars with petrol engines are E10 compatible since 1st January 2000.
Older petrol models should continue to use E5. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
Renault
E10 petrol is cleared for use in Renault petrol vehicles marketed since 1st January 1997, except for the following models:
Owners of vehicles listed above, or petrol Renault cars built before 1997 should continue to use E5 petrol. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.
SEAT
E10 petrol is cleared for use in SEAT vehicles with petrol engines except the following models with the first generation of FSI engines:
NOTE: If your vehicle is listed above you should continue to use E5 petrol. To be sure, click here to use the GOV.uk checker tool.