Compatibility with passenger cars - Autoalan Tiedotuskeskus

Compatibility listing

This is an overview of the compatibility of E10 petrol with various vehicle models. The E10 petrol blend contains up to 10% v/v ethanol. This guide is based mainly on data provided by the members of the Association of Automotive Industry in Finland concerning the vehicles they import to Finland. The following table summarizes the vehicles which are known to be compatible with E10 petrol as their primary fuel in continuous use.

In cars taken into use after October 2018 have information about the suitable fuel types at their fuel filler flaps. Graphic fuel identifiers are similar than the markings at the fuel pumps.

It is important to note that the compatibility of a petrol with a vehicle depends both on its octane rating and its ethanol concentration. The vehicle’s octane requirement must be met and the petrol’s ethanol concentration may not exceed the compatibility limit. The E10 petrol to be introduced on the Finnish markets will be mostly supplied with an octane rating of 95 and be labelled 95 E10. 98 E5 petrol will be available for the vehicles that are not compatible with the E10 petrol.

The E10 compatibility of a vehicle is in this listing not predefined on the basis of the octane rating. If your vehicle's octane requirement is higher than 95, you must make sure before refuelling E10 that its octane rating is high enough.

A basic prerequisite for E10 compatibility is, however, that all fuel system parts of the vehicle are of original or corresponding quality.

Data is not available on the E10 compatibility of all vehicle models that are included in the Finnish car stock. The general rule is that E10 should not be used in vehicle, if it is unsure, whether E10 is suitable for the car.

If it is unsure, whether E10 petrol is suitable for a particular car make or model, motorists are urged to turn to the relevant authorized car dealer or to the importer.

Alfa Romeo

E10 is cleared for use in the following Alfa Romeo models:

Giulia
Giulietta
MiTo
159: 1.8 16V, 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
Brera: 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
Spider: 1.8 TBi 16V, 3.2 JTS V6
8C: 4.7 32V
Stelvio

Audi

E10 petrol is cleared for use in all petrol driven vehicles of model year 1992 and later, excluding the following:

Audi A2 1.6 FSI 2002-2006
Audi A3 1.6 FSI 2001-2004
Audi A3 2.0 FSI 2001-2004
Audi A4 2.0 FSI 2001-2004
Audi A4 petrol engine models with OEM parking heater, of model years 2000-2007. E10 is not suitable for use during the heating season.

BMW

All petrol engine BMW models are cleared for the use of E10 petrol regardless of their year of manufacture unless the owner’s manual specifies the use of Super Plus (98 octane) fuel only.

Chevrolet

E10 is cleared for use in all Chevrolet vehicles starting from model year 2006.

Chrysler

E10 is cleared for all Chrysler models starting from model year 1989.

Citroën

E10 is cleared for use in all gasoline engine Citroën models manufactured in 2000 or later.

Dacia

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Dacia vehicles.

Daewoo

E10 petrol is not cleared for Daewoo vehicles.

Dodge

E10 is cleared for use in all Dodge vehicles starting from model year 1989.

Ferrari

95 E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Ferrari vehicles manufactured after 11/2004. The octane recommendation is however higher than that in order to achieve maximum performance.

Fiat

E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Fiat vehicles of Euro 3 emission levels or newer, starting from model year 2000, except the following:

• Barchetta: 1.8 16V
• Bravo/Brava (182): 1.6 16V
Doblò: 1.6 16V
Marea: 1.6 16V, 2.0 20V
Multipla: 1.6 16V
Palio: 1.6 16V
Punto (188): 1.8 16V
Stilo: 1.6 16V (1.596 cm3), 1.8 16V, 2.4 20V

Ford

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Ford models manufactured for European market starting from model year 1992 excluding Ford Mondeo 1.8 SCi (96 kW, 130 hp) of which model a total of 1,032 vehicles were manufactured in 2003-2006.

Ford models manufactured for the European market are Ka, Fiesta, Fusion, Puma, Escort, Focus, C-Max, Kuga, Mondeo, S-Max, Galaxy, Cougar, Scorpio, Probe, Maverick, Windstar, Explorer, Ranger, Connect and Transit.

If a used car is imported from outside Europe the usability of E10 petrol should be checked from the owners manual.

GM, American cars

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven General Motors (GM) passenger car models and light commercial vehicles manufactured in the United States in 1980 and later. The brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet US, Corvette, GMC, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn.

Honda

E10 is cleared for use in all Honda models equipped with a fuel injection petrol engine and manufactured in 1990 or later.

Hyundai

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Hyundai models manufactured for the European market in 1995 and later.

Jaguar

E10 is cleared for use in all Jaguar vehicles starting from model year 1992.

Jeep

E10 is cleared for use in all Jeep vehicles starting from model year 1989.

Kia

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Kia vehicles starting from model year 2004. E10 may be suitable for use also in earlier models.

Lada

E10 petrol is not cleared for Lada vehicles.

Lancia

E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Lancia vehicles of Euro 3 emission level starting from model year 2000, excluding the following:

Lybra: 1.6 16V, 1.8 16V, 2.0 20V
Thesis: 2.0 Turbo 20V, 2.4 20V, 3.0 V6 24V, 3.2 V6 24V

Land Rover

E10 is cleared for use in all Land Rover vehicles starting from model year 1996.

Lexus

All European petrol models manufactured after December 1997 can use E10 petrol with the exception of the following models:

IS250 2.5 L V6 with engine 4GR-FSE manufactured between August 2005 and September 2007
GS300 3.0 L V6 with engine 3GR-FSE manufactured between January 2005 and September 2007
LS460 4.6 L V8 with engine 1UR-FSE manufactured between August 2006 and September 2007

All petrol driven Lexus manufactured after 1.1.1998 but not compatible with E10, can use petrol blended with up to 5% ethanol (E5).

Maserati

E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Maserati vehicles of Euro 5 emission levels starting from model year 2009.

Maybach

E10 is cleared for use in all Maybach vehicles.

Mazda

E10 petrol is cleared for use in the following Mazda vehicles:

Mazda6 (GG/GY) 2002-
Mazda3 (BK) 2003-
Mazda2 (DY) 2003-
RX-8 (SE) 2003-
Mazda5 (CR) 2005-
MX-5 (NC) 2006-
Mazda2 (DE) 2007-
CX-7 (ER) 2007-
Mazda6 (GH) 2008-
Mazda3 (BL) 2009-

Mercedes-Benz

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol driven Mercedes-Benz vehicles starting from model year 1990. Excluded, however, are the AMG models as well as models C 200 CGI (W203) and CLK 200 CGI (C209) with first generation direct injection petrol engines.

Mini

E10 is cleared for use in all Mini models starting from model year 2000.

Mitsubishi

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol engine Mitsubishi cars excluding GDI-models (gasoline direct injection) up to model year 2007.

Nissan

E10 is cleared for use in the following petrol driven Nissan models:

Micra K12 model year 2002 and later
Note E11 model year 2006 and later
Almera N16 model year 2000 and later
Tiida C11 model year 2007 and later
Almera Tino V10 model year 2000 and later
Qashqai J10 model year 2007 and later
Qashqai +2 model year 2008 and later
Maxima A33 model year 2000 and later
Primera P12 model year 2001 and later
X-Trail T30 model year 2001 and later
X-Trail T31 model year 2007 and later
Pathfinder R51 model year 2002 and later
Murano Z50 model year 2004 and later
Murano Z51 model year 2008 and later
NV200 M20M model year 2009 and later
NV200 M20N model year 2009 and later
Juke F15 model year 2010 and later
Micra K13 model year 2011 and later

Opel

E10 is cleared for use in all Opel vehicles excluding model years 2003-2010 with a direct injection petrol engine (motor code: Z22YH).

Peugeot

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol engine Peugeot vehicles starting from model year 2000. Manufacturer recommends that E10 should not be used in Peugeot cars manufactured before 1.1.2000.

Porsche

E10 is not suitable for the following models of Porsche:

Model	Manufacturing years
356	1950-65
912	1965-69; 1976
911	1965-89
911 (964)	1989-94
911 (993)	1994-98
959	1988-89
914	1970-77
924	1976-88
944	1981-91
968	1991-95
928	1977-95

All other Porsche cars manufactured from 1996 onwards can use E10. The octane recommendation is however 98 in order to achieve maximum performance and minimum fuel consumption.

Renault

E10 petrol is cleared for use in all Renault vehicles starting from model year 1997 with the following exceptions:

Renault 19
Mégane 1, with the 2.0-l F5R 700 -engine (petrol, direct injection)
Mégane 1, with the 2.0-l F5R 740 -engine (petrol, direct injection)
Laguna 2, with the 2.0-l F5R 782-engine (petrol, direct injection)

In addition, E10 is not suitable for following models from 1.1.2000-31.12.2002

Laguna 2, with the 2.0-l F4R 764 -engine (turbo)
Laguna 2, with the 2.0-I F4R 765 -engine (turbo)
Espace 4, with the 2.0-l F4R 790 -engine (turbo)
Espace 4, with the 2.0-l F4R 794 -engine (turbo)
Vel Satis, with the 2.0-l F4R 762 -engine (turbo), not officially imported to Finland
Vel Satis, with the 2.0-l F4R 763 -engine (turbo), not officially imported to Finland
Avantime, with the 2.0-l F4R 760 -engine (turbo), not officially imported to Finland
Avantime, with the 2.0-l F4R 761 -engine (turbo), not officially imported to Finland

Saab

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol engine Saab models starting from model year 1979.

Seat

E10 is cleared for use in the following Seat models:

Ibiza, starting from model year 2002
Cordoba, starting from model 2003
Leon, starting from model year 1999
Toledo, starting from model year 1999, excluding the 110 kW 2.0 FSI BLR engine up to manufacturing month 06/2004
Arosa, model years 1997-2004
Altea, XL, Freetrack, starting from model year 2004, excluding the 110 kW 2.0 FSI BLR engine of manufacturing month up to 06/2004
Alhambra, starting from model year 2001
Ibiza, starting from model year 2008 (Ibiza V)
All Exeo and Exeo ST models, starting from model year 2009.

Škoda

E10 is cleared for use in the all Škoda starting from model year 1995. In Felicia models with engine of 1.3 litre (40 kW and 50 kW) the O-ring seal in the fuel pressure regulator has to be replaced before fuelling E10 petrol.

Smart

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol engine Smart vehicles.

Subaru

E10 is cleared for use in all Subaru models starting from model year 1991.

Suzuki

E10 is cleared for use in all petrol engine Suzuki passenger car models starting from model year 1990.

Toyota

All petrol models manufactured fpr European market from January 1998 can use E10 petrol with an exception of the following models:

Avensis 2.0 VVT-i (1AZ-FSE) manufactured between July 2000 and October 2008
Avensis 2.4 VVT-I (2AZ-FSE) manufactured between June 2003 and October 2008

Volkswagen

E10 petrol is cleared for use in all petrol engine Volkswagen vehicles from model year 1992 excluding the first generation FSI-engine models. E10 petrol is not cleared for use in the following Volkswagen models:

Model	Engine			Year
	Engine Displacement cm3	Power (kW)	Code
Polo	1390	63	AXU	2002 - 2006
Golf IV	1598	81	BAD	2002 - 2004
Golf IV Variant	1598	81	BAD	2002 - 2006
Bora	1598	81	BAD	2002 - 2005
Golf V	1390	66	BKG	2004 - 2005
Golf V	1598	85	BAG	2004
Golf V	1984	110	AXW	2004
Touran	1598	85	BAG	2003-2004
Touran	1984	110	AXW	2004

Volvo

E10 is cleared for use in all Volvo passenger cars from model year 1976 with an exemption models S/V40 1998-2001 equipped with engine type 1.8 GDI. These models have not been sold in Finland as a new vehicle.

Compatibility of E10 with passenger cars