Reply With QuoteHad 3 cars in at work running like crap, plugs and oxy probe have a layer of white powder on them, seems to be the ethanol fuel.
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http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...95-661,00.html
anyone have any problems?
mine has been pinking (pinging) all week!!!
fill up at safeway on plenty rd just off high st (south preston)
Velly
'91 2.0 8v GTI
Originally Posted by DubSteve
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Had 3 cars in at work running like crap, plugs and oxy probe have a layer of white powder on them, seems to be the ethanol fuel.
MK4 GTI (KO4, GIAC)
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Audi 90 20V Quattro
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Yeah got told that fuel was 95/98 was mixed with 30% ethenol. Mostly around the Eltham area. Mobil was worst hit...
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going to check me plugs tonight....
ran optimax frist tank
caltex 95 this tank (this is the one making it ping)
Velly
'91 2.0 8v GTI
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People are foolish to think ethanol in engines not tuned for ethanol is a good thing. Just because the engine can tolerate it doesn't mean it's not a bad thing.
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Wow. That's the post of the day. for sure. On topic, contributes greatly to the knowledge base about Melbourne oil companies ripping motorists off with bad fuel.
Only wish I'd read it earlier
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Lucky for me, my engine doesn't have spark plugs.
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news said it was mobile and shell.... I filled up at a shell last nightis it only the ethonal fuel?
It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..
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