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Diablo
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Posted: 11 May 2018 at 16:35 |
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Hi guys, just spreading the word on this -as most of us have had problems with plastic tanks due to ethanol being present in unleaded.
I've just had this email back from Esso: "Good morning Mr. Diablo, Please be kindly informed that, Esso super unleaded petrol (Synergy Supreme+ Unleaded 97) is ethanol free (except in Devon, Cornwall, the Teesside area and Scotland) and we have no current intention to add ethanol to Synergy Supreme+ in other areas of the UK." So great news for most of us. BP used to be ethanol free and I used to email them every few months to check the status (as I will with Esso) -but a while back, started adding up to 5% The Govt/EU requirements for regular unleaded, is up to 10% ethanol added. Their is no requirement for ethanol to be added to "super unleadeds" but all brands other than Esso are adding up to 5%. Find out if you have one near you using their search function. Tick the box for "Synergy Supreme+ Unleaded 97" http://www.essofuelfinder.co.uk/en/ |
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davidrsurfer
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Bollox.
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Diablo
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Yes I know, sorry for you South west guys |
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badapple
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Great to know Rick thanks for the update, esso just happens to be my local garage too happy days!
Dave does the KTM suffer as well?
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davidrsurfer
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Plastic tank so assume so. Don't use the KTM forums so don't know for sure. Been spoilt by being on here |
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colinmeadows
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not all esso garages stock it though my nearest ones only have regular unleaded, ive goit a 20 minute ride to the nearest one with super unleaded
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Lammy
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The Esso fuel finder has an option for stations with Super only to be shown on its map. https://www.essofuelfinder.co.uk/en/
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Wayneoh
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Why would they make it differently for different parts of the country?
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Diablo
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That's a good point Colin, I assumed they would all have it. Luckily, using the search function on Esso's website for Synergy Supreme +, there is one within 10 mins from me. Phew. |
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Diablo
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Thank you Lammy, I've edited the original post to contain your link |
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colinmeadows
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ive just checked and its not up to date nearest garage definitely doesnt stock it for me |
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Lammy
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Peculiar, have yet to notice errors myself but I guess thats what google street view can be used for to see if the pump is there or not; proper anal!
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IanG
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Trouble is Google street view can be years out of date as well,I was checking on something yesterday and although Google maps was 2018 Street view was 2014
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Diablo
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Nipped down the road to the Esso station to check I have the ethanol free stuff -and indeed I do
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in google maps turn on satellite view, then look at Heathrow airport... if u look carefully you can see a Concorde on the tarmac!!! Concorde went out of service in 2003
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After I said the other day I couldn't remember passing an esso garage I found out one I use in rugeley is an esso and stocks it, should pay more attention but to be fair it's usually sunrise when I'm filling up.
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dendog
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I went to an Esso today and and both petrol pumps were marked E5 so I wonder if they’ve now begun to add Ethanol, sadly.
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Ice-mille
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Thread revival, but ethanol is here to stay i am afraid. More and more over here too. But thank god we still have good'ol 98oct.
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dendog
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Indeed!
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