Afternoon all,
Anyone else on here read about the new bio fuel rules coming in next year?
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=24901
Ive just read this list on PH which states that our cars should be ok with it, but I wondered is anyone else knew more detail on the subject?
I remember having to use octane booster with unleaded in my Manta when they outlawed leaded fuel, which was expensive, but there doesnt seem to be an antidote to this next classic car disease....
New biofuel rules...will it affect our cars?
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Stifla
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Only upwards I should imagine!Jim320i wrote:I doubt we'll be seeing a difference in price.
I think that fuel has to have a certain percent of renewable content anyway, but now the 'EU' are changing the rules to up the percentage, but, once again, classic car owners are going to suffer because of the corrosive effect the combustion has on the older engines.
I just wanted to find out if the E30 is affected by it...
That doesnt sound like good news -
Brianmoooore
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That link illustrates perfectly that BMW is not "just another make of car"!
BMW OK regardless of age - nearly everything else has a 'date from'.
The worst potential effect on E30s is that the stuff dissolves water into it, which won't do the steel fuel tank any favours.
BMW OK regardless of age - nearly everything else has a 'date from'.
The worst potential effect on E30s is that the stuff dissolves water into it, which won't do the steel fuel tank any favours.
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Silverfang
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Saw this a few days ago, the list states as Brian already said, the E30's are fine (Though after 87 apparently from what i read)
With regards to tank rust, I've been wondering if with sufficent orders, a tank manufacturer could produce a plastic fuel tank replacement.
Ok the costs might be expensive, but it'd solve a lot of problems for everyone who's had to get a new tank cause of the rust.
With regards to tank rust, I've been wondering if with sufficent orders, a tank manufacturer could produce a plastic fuel tank replacement.
Ok the costs might be expensive, but it'd solve a lot of problems for everyone who's had to get a new tank cause of the rust.
BMW and Opel, both RWD, both german, both good fun
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