E10 Ethanol Fuel - The Definitive Answer (QPV/GT/GC)

[Zep]

Hi sorry I've not tried e10 as happy to pay the extra for no hassle and use super. Up until now I've always put 95 Ron in whatever car i had as never believed 98/99 Ron made any difference
It just shocked me that the only car that seems to notice a difference when running 95 e5 vs 98/99 e5 is a 2002 bmw.
Your right the needle gauges are probably not the most accurate, but it definitely uses less fuel at same cruising speed. Probably in the qp or cayenne turbo I've often got my foot in the floor so maybe that makes the difference.
Anyway sticking with super for all unless at a motorway services

Ah, misread that. Back in the day I could really tell the difference between regular and super in my Alfa 33 16v. Can’t tell the difference in more modern cars as you say, seems they are better at compensating.

 

[Mr Spoon]

Maserati also emailed me saying either was ok.

 

[Zep]

Indeed. I get the impression they are doing that quite a lot.

 

[Mr Spoon]

I asked before I got the car... Forgot to post

 

[Doohickey]

Just been to fill up and noticed this sticker on the inside of the petrol flap.It's obviously alway there but I never read it - I always put super in anyway but strange that they should put this. The manual says don't use anything less than 95 RON and 'for vehicle top performance, use no less than 98 RON' - presumably they mean that anything less than 95 isn't premium.

 

[Mr Spoon]

Thank you for contacting Maserati and for you email dated 01/10/2021.

Regarding your inquiry about the compatibility of E10 with your 2008 4.2 Granturismo, we would like to inform you that your Maserati is compatible with the use of E10 fuel, however, optimal performance conditions are guaranteed by the fuels indicated in the Use and Maintenance Manual in your possession.

If there’s anything else we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Best regards,

Cristina Domenichini
Maserati Customer Care

 

[Zep]

Poor old Cristina. A 10 year veteran of Maserati Customer Service. But now all she does all day is Control-C Control-V.

 

[Oneball]

Just been to fill up and noticed this sticker on the inside of the petrol flap.It's obviously alway there but I never read it - I always put super in anyway but strange that they should put this. The manual says don't use anything less than 95 RON and 'for vehicle top performance, use no less than 98 RON' - presumably they mean that anything less than 95 isn't premium.

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Some markets still sell a low octane fuel that we don’t get here with an octane rating of about 90RON

 

[Gazcw]

Poor old Cristina. A 10 year veteran of Maserati Customer Service. But now all she does all day is Control-C Control-V.


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Not Ctrl V?

 

[Mr Spoon]

Not Ctrl V?

she prints it off and scans it in

 

[Zep]

Not Ctrl V?

That’s what I said isn’t it?

 

[Gazcw]

That’s what I said isn’t it?

Hmmmmm. Moderator dishonesty......and editing. Was you in charge of Bidens additional votes?

 

[CatmanV2]

That’s what I said isn’t it?

Oh dear! That's low!

C

 

[Zep]

In my defence, V and P are close together on the keyboard aren’t they? I’ll get my coat

 

[CatmanV2]

In my defence, V and P are close together on the keyboard aren’t they? I’ll get my coat

Your Ooat?

C

 

[Swedish Paul]

Don’t mention what control-y does. It’s a secret.

 

[Mr Spoon]

Don’t mention what control-y does. It’s a secret.

nothing happening for me

 

[Gazcw]

nothing happening for me

You have to enter your credit card details first..

 

[Mr Spoon]

its the command for redo.....

 

[Felonious Crud]

I saw this ethanol-free racing / storage fuel on a Harry's Garage video. Not really suitable for regular use, but good for storage (if you feel the need). Or racing.

https://aaoil.co.uk/product/r-storage-plus/