Capability of vehicles to satisfactorily operate on ethanol Blend petrol.

The Australian Government has limited the level of ethanol in petrol in Australia to a maximum of 10%, or E10. Most new and many older vehicle models can run on ethanol blended petrol. Vehicle manufacturers and importers have provided the following information on the capability of their vehicles to operate on ethanol fuel blends up to a maximum of 10% ethanol, subject to the fuel meeting the octane requirements for the vehicle and complying with relevant mandatory Australian fuel quality standards and particularly proper blending of the ethanol into the petrol. To avoid operational issues, vehicles should be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s servicing procedures using genuine replacement parts. This will ensure that the fuel systems of vehicles listed as suitable to use either E5 or E10 blended petrol continue to be ethanol tolerant. For more information about why some makes and models can't handle ethanol please read the additional information posted after this list.

VEHICLE MODEL SUITABILITY FOR E5 OR E10 USE

The following table lists vehicle models suitability to run on E5 or E10 ethanol blended petrol. Before use of E5 or E10 in motor vehicles not listed below or if you are unsure, you should consult your handbook or manufacturer to check if the fuel is suitable.

MOTOR VEHICLES

E5 Suitable

E10 Suitable

BRAND

MODEL

Yes

No

Yes

No

Alfa Romeo

All models post 1998

√

x

Alfa Romeo

All models pre 1998

x

x

Audi

Audi A3 1.8L (Engine Code 'APG' 2000 onwards)

and A4 2.0L (Engine Code 'ALT' 2001 onwards)

x

x

Audi

All models post 1986 except above

√

√

Bentley

All models post 1990

√

√

BMW

All models post 1986

√

√

Citroen

All models post 1998

√

√

Chrysler

All models post 1986

√

√

Daihatsu

Charade (September 2004 onwards); Terios (September 2004 onwards); Copen (October 2004 onwards); Sirion (November 2004 onwards)

√

√

Fiat

Punto

√

x

Ford

Focus (2002 - 2004), F-series (1986-1992), Ka (All), Maverick (All), Mondeo (All), Transit (1996 - 2004)

√

x

Ford

Capri (All), Courier 2.0L & 2.6L (All), Econovan (pre-2002), Festiva (All), Laser 1.3L, 1.5L & 1.6L (All), Raider (All), Telstar (All)

x

x

Ford

All models post 1986 except above

√

√

GMDaewoo

All models

x

x

Holden

Apollo (1/87-7/89), Nova (2/89-7/94), Barina (1985-1994), Drover (1985-1987), Scurry (1985-1986), Astra (1984-1989)

x

x

Holden

Astra SRi 2.2L (11/2006 onwards); Astra 2.2L Twin Top Convertible (11/2006 onwards)

√

x

Holden

All models post 1986 except above

√

√

Honda

Insight - 2004 onwards; Civic range (including Civic Hybrid) - 2004 onwards; S2000 - 2004 onwards; CRV - 2003 onwards; MD-X - 2003 onwards; Accord & Accord Euro - 2003 onwards; Integra – 2002 onwards; Odyssey – 2004 onwards; Jazz – 2004 onwards; Legend – 2006 onwards

√

√

Hyundai

All models post October 2003

√

√

Jaguar

All models post 1986

√

√

Kia

All models post 1996

√

√

Land Rover

All models post 1986

√

√

Lexus

IS200 pre May 2002

√

x

Lexus

All models post 1986 except above

√

√

Lotus

Elan (1989-1991); Esprit (4 cyl – 1987-1999); Elise (Rover engine – 1996-2004); 340R; Exige (Rover engine – 2001, 2002 & 2004); Europa (2006 onwards)

x

x

Lotus

Esprit (V8 – 1998-2004); Exige (Toyota engine – 2004 onwards); Elise (Toyota engine – 2004 onwards)

√

√

Mazda

Mazda2 - May 2005 build onwards, Mazda3, Mazda6, RX-8, MX-5 – July 2005 build onwards, Tribute - April 2006 onwards, CX-7, CX-9

√

√

Mazda

All models except above

x

x

Mercedes-Benz

All models post 1986

√

√

MG

All models

√

x

MINI

All models

√

√

Mitsubishi

All fuel injected models post 1986

√

√

Nissan

All models post 2004

√

√

Peugeot

306 (XU engine only)

x

x

Peugeot

All models post July 1997 except above

√

√

Porsche

All models pre MY2007

√

x

Porsche

All models from MY2007

√

√

Proton

All models

√

√

Rover

All models

√

x

Renault

All models post 2001

√

x

Rolls Royce

All models between 1990 and 2002

√

√

Saab

All models post 1986

√

√

Ssangyong

Rexton, Stavic & Chairman models with 3.2 litre petrol engine

√

√

Subaru

All Subaru (before 1990)

Subaru Liberty B4 (2002 to 2003)

Subaru Liberty GT (2004 - 2006)

Impreza WRX STI (1999 to 2005)

x

x

Subaru

All models post MY1990 except above

√

√

Suzuki

Alto, Mighty Boy, Wagon R+, Swift/Cino, Sierra, Stockman, Vitara, X-90, Jimny (SOHC), Super Carry, Suzuki Baleno and Baleno GTX

x

x

Suzuki

All models except above (providing RON requirements are met)

√

√

Toyota

Camry with carburettor engines pre July 1989 and Corolla pre July 1994; Supra - pre May 1993, Cressida - pre Feb 1993, Paseo - pre Aug 1995, Starlet - pre July 1999, Land Cruiser - pre Aug 1992, Coaster - pre Jan 1993, Dyna - pre May 1995, Tarago - pre Oct 1996, Hilux , Hiace, & 4 Runner - pre Aug 1997, Townace - pre Dec 1998

x

x

Toyota

All models except above

√

√

Volkswagen

All fuel injected models post 1986

√

√

Volvo

All models post 1986

√

√

MOTORCYCLES

E5 Suitable

E10 Suitable

BRAND

MODEL

Yes

No

Yes

No

BMW

All motorcycles post 1986

√

√

Buell

All motorcycles

√

√

Harley Davidson

All motorcycles post 1986

√

√

Honda

All motorcycles and All Terrain Vehicles

x

x

Kawasaki

All motorcycles and All Terrain Vehicles

x

x

Piaggio

All motorcycles

x

x

Polaris

All motorcycles

√

√

Suzuki

All motorcycles and All Terrain Vehicles

x

x

Yamaha

All motorcycle and All Terrain Vehicles

x

x





REASONS WHY E10 IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SOME CURRENT MODELS

The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are harmonised with international standards as specified in the UN ECE Regulations. The same requirements apply throughout the European Union. New vehicles certified to these standards will increasingly use advanced emission control technologies that strictly control the engine’s operating parameters and have therefore more stringent fuel quality requirements.

The maximum level of ethanol blended petrol in Europe is E5.

Depending on what markets certain models are sold in, Australian vehicles may be built to either a European specification (E5 compatible) or some other specification that is E10 compatible. This is the reason recommendations regarding E10 suitability will differ from one manufacturer to another.

The use of E10 petrol in vehicles that are E5 compatible may also result in material compatibility problems in the fuel system.