Dear all,

I'm moving to Houston in a few weeks, and I read in the Houston Chronicle this morning that in the next few months, most gas stations will be offering E10 instead of 87. I wonder, can our HCHIIs run cleanly and efficiently on E10? I'm sceptical about alcohol fuels anyway and I don't want to do anything that will harm my car.

 

It will run E10, just fine. Any modern car will. You might see a slight hit in FE. Maybe 1-2MPG, if all other things are held equal.

 

Most gas stations here in MA have gasoline with 10% ethanol. I've been using it ever since I got my civic in early May.

My understanding is that all cars will run on E10 without a problem. It's E85 you have to watch out for.

 

If you check your owners manual there should be a specific reference to E10 fuels and their suitability for regular use in our HCII's.



MS

 

correct me if im wrong, but in chicago most pumps say "may contain up to 10% ethanol" I guess its just added to the fuel. no big deal.