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    Posted: 11 May 2018 at 16:35
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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Bollox.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2018 at 17:19
Originally posted by davidrsurfer davidrsurfer wrote:

Bollox.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote badapple Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2018 at 19:52
Great to know Rick thanks for the update, esso just happens to be my local garage too happy days! 

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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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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 unleadedSmile
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lammy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 May 2018 at 09:27
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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Why would they make it differently for different parts of the country?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 May 2018 at 14:08
Originally posted by colinmeadows colinmeadows wrote:

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 unleadedSmile



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. Wink


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 May 2018 at 14:13
Originally posted by Lammy Lammy wrote:

The Esso fuel finder has an option for stations with Super only to be shown on its map. https://www.essofuelfinder.co.uk/en/



Thank you Lammy, I've edited the original post to contain your link Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Diablo Diablo wrote:

[QUOTE=Lammy]The Esso fuel finder has an option for stations with Super only to be shown on its map. https://www.essofuelfinder.co.uk/en/



ive just checked and its not up to date nearest garage definitely doesnt stock it for me
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lammy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 May 2018 at 16:07
Originally posted by colinmeadows colinmeadows wrote:

Originally posted by Diablo Diablo wrote:

[QUOTE=Lammy]The Esso fuel finder has an option for stations with Super only to be shown on its map. https://www.essofuelfinder.co.uk/en/



ive just checked and its not up to date nearest garage definitely doesnt stock it for me

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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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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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2018 at 17:35
Nipped down the road to the Esso station to check I have the ethanol free stuff -and indeed I do Big smile


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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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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 426hemi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 May 2018 at 17:19
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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Originally posted by 426hemi 426hemi wrote:

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.
Yes me to, I have 3 Esso within 4 miles to me and didn’t know!
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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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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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