24-02-2019, 10:40 AM
(This post was last modified: 24-02-2019, 10:56 AM by John Mason.)
I use E10 petrol in my Ruby and have had no problems with rubber (I have thick soft plastic/rubber type washers each side of the fuel pump as seals for the fuel lines I also have the new red coloured diaphragm in the fuel pump) or leaks from soldered joints. I do however have stale fuel problems if the car is not used for about 6 to 8 weeks as it will not start easily and when it does runs poorly. I like Simon have found if it is mixed with a large amount of new fuel it will run in the car ok.
My observations although not scientific have come to this conclusion. E10 petrol which has ethanol added evaporates off between 6 to 8 weeks thus causing the problems. My observations of my own car is that when I have topped up with petrol and parked in my enclosed garage I have that wonderful smell of petrol you get with old cars but this slowly goes over the next few weeks until it cannot be noticed at all. I.E. All the ethanol has evaporated off and the problems start. Not such a problem however now I know what it is and always have new petrol to hand in an airtight container that keeps it fresh.
John Mason.
My observations although not scientific have come to this conclusion. E10 petrol which has ethanol added evaporates off between 6 to 8 weeks thus causing the problems. My observations of my own car is that when I have topped up with petrol and parked in my enclosed garage I have that wonderful smell of petrol you get with old cars but this slowly goes over the next few weeks until it cannot be noticed at all. I.E. All the ethanol has evaporated off and the problems start. Not such a problem however now I know what it is and always have new petrol to hand in an airtight container that keeps it fresh.
John Mason.
Would you believe it "Her who must be obeyed" refers to my Ruby as the toy.