|
D3 - Fuel and Exhausts Everything to do with getting fuel into the engine, and fumes back out again |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
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?
__________________
2004 A8 D3 4E2 3.0ltr Petrol............baby A8 |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
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
__________________
===SOLD===2002 Audi S8 D2 Final Edition (yes, really) in Avus Silver with purple extended leather===SOLD=== 2011 S5 Sportback in Phantom Black with black Super Sports leather, 9x20s, tech pack high, adaptive xenon plus, intelligent key, memory seats pack, sunroof, B&O, Audi Drive Select & quattro Sports Diff, DAB, parking system plus 2015 VW Golf GTI Performance Pack in Carbon Grey with black Vienna leather, tech pack (Discovery Pro nav & Dynaudio), DCC, factory towbar and retrofit RVC |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
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?
__________________
2004 A8 D3 4E2 3.0ltr Petrol............baby A8 |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
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?
__________________
Cars... '93 Audi Coupe 2.0 Alpine White (sold) '99 Audi S4 Merlin Purple - K04 upgrade to 412hp (sold) '00 Audi S8 Agate Grey (Sold ) '11 Audi Q7 4.2tdi Unknown Red (Classic Red Pearl Effect - thanks MJ) |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
It's to do with early versions of direct injection - basically the system just isn't designed to accept E10. The list of VWs is quite long......
__________________
===SOLD===2002 Audi S8 D2 Final Edition (yes, really) in Avus Silver with purple extended leather===SOLD=== 2011 S5 Sportback in Phantom Black with black Super Sports leather, 9x20s, tech pack high, adaptive xenon plus, intelligent key, memory seats pack, sunroof, B&O, Audi Drive Select & quattro Sports Diff, DAB, parking system plus 2015 VW Golf GTI Performance Pack in Carbon Grey with black Vienna leather, tech pack (Discovery Pro nav & Dynaudio), DCC, factory towbar and retrofit RVC |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Is a 2004 3.0ltr petrol A8 direct injection?
__________________
2004 A8 D3 4E2 3.0ltr Petrol............baby A8 |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
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.
__________________
Currently 8less 2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D 8 history: 2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD, 1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
And I'm sure we've had this discussion before, but E10 is too short to search for.
__________________
2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Was getting slightly paranoid about it, lol.
__________________
2004 A8 D3 4E2 3.0ltr Petrol............baby A8 |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
So did I. But that might have been on my Coupe or Panda (but not Tesla ) forum...it's been a long week.
__________________
Autos Autos everywhere... (1) 2015 Tesla Model S: (was 85D, now 90D ). Silent and deadly, and very fast... But not as fast as Ian's M3P- (2) 2002 D2 S8 Final Edition: Bulletproof and faultless: Brilliant Black with Extended (Red!) Leather. Three-times winner of Best D2 1st prize (3) 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo: Scots (! ) Green. Fragile, but beautiful. (4) 2010 Fiat Panda 100HP. White Pandamonium (Final Edition!!). Pure old-fashioned 6-speed go-karting. |
|
|