16-08-2018, 08:29 PM
I generally run my RP on supermarket brand 95 unleaded, but that's getting rarer as days go by and I may have to opt for 98 rather than the E10 based fuels. The RP seems to run on virtually anything and I've never experienced problems with stale fuel (to date). I am more worried about touring these days in the MGF, which is not ethanol compatible. It was new in 1997 and petrol cars before 2001 are not compliant. I don't think the occasional tankful will be over-detrimental but long term use can apparently cause damage to the fuel system, pump, seals injectors and various other bits. Be aware if touring that non ethanol based petrol is no longer available on the French motorway network so to get normal 95 or 98 unleaded you have to search elsewhere. (Most supermarkets have fuel)
I have heard however that even 'normal' 95 or 98 octane unleaded can contain up to 5% ethanol so there's not really much you can do other than keep your fingers crossed.
I have heard however that even 'normal' 95 or 98 octane unleaded can contain up to 5% ethanol so there's not really much you can do other than keep your fingers crossed.