New E10 Petrol............yes/no?
According to the government compatibility list, the A8 (2004), isn't listed:
https://check-vehicle-compatibility-...ufacturer/Audi Audi E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Audi petrol driven vehicles, excluding the following vehicles: First generation direct injection engines: Audi A2 1.6 FSI, model years 2003-2005 Audi A3 1.6 FSI, model year 2004 Audi A3 2.0 FSI, model year 2004 Audi A4 2.0 FSI, model years 2003-2004 Audi A4 Saloon petrol engine models with OEM parking heater, of model years 2001-2008. Audi A4 Avant petrol engine models with OEM parking heater of model years 2002- 2008. NOTE: If your vehicle is listed above you should continue to use E5 petrol. If you are unsure please contact your local Audi dealer. Should I be worried? |
No, it’ll be fine. E5 will still be available (although most likely only high octane so more expensive)
Expect a small drop in fuel economy in switching from E5 to E10. The pump will always be clearly marked which E content it is |
Ok, thanks for that Mr E.
I was a bit worried in case they'd missed the 2004 A8 off the 'no, no' list :) Still not sure why some Audi engines of this era wont work with E10 though. Is it the size of the engine, or some other technical thing? |
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And I'm sure we've had this discussion before, but E10 is too short to search for. :cool: |
I remember asking this about my D2 S8. I'll probably still look for the E5 higher octane fuel where I can.
Looking at the list of excluded cars, are they all the same engine but with different CC? 1.6 and 2.0 FSI? |
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Was getting slightly paranoid about it, lol. |
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Is a 2004 3.0ltr petrol A8 direct injection? |
I think it's mostly to do with rubber parts like hoses and o-rings, some of the old rubbers pre 2011 ethanol may dry out become hard britle and crack.
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