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Additional Information I just found. The following is coming from http://www.motor.net.au/VACC/Public/...-42907c2580ca/


Ethanol Use : List of Vehicles
Capability Of Vehicles To Satisfactorily Operate On Ethanol Blend Petrol (10% Or E10 Maximum)

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% or E10. Subject to the fuel meeting the octane requirements of the vehicle and complying with relevant mandatory Australian fuel quality standards.

The Commonwealth Government has limited the level of ethanol in petrol in Australia to a maximum of 10%.

Before use of E10 in motor vehicles not listed below, you should consult your handbook or manufacturer, to check if the fuel is suitable.

Motor Vehicles

Australian Automobile Manufacturers

Holden
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Ford
All Falcon petrol engine vehicles since 1998 will operate satisfactorily on E10. Please contact your local dealer for information on which other Ford vehicles can operate on E10.

Mitsubishi
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Mitsubishi vehicles with carburetor fuel systems built before 1991 may experience hot fuel handling concerns and may experience a lower level of durability in some fuel system components.

Toyota
All petrol engine vehicles since 2000 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Most petrol engine vehicles since 1992 will operate satisfactorily on E10

Except the following models that do not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel.
Supra (1988-1993), Cresida (1988-1993), Camry (1987-1989), Corolla (1989-1995),
Paseo (1991-1999), Starlet (1996-1999), Land Cruiser (1990-1992), 4Runner (1988-1997), Hiace (1989-97), Tarago (1982-1986), Townace (1996-1998), Hilux (1988-1997), Coaster (1982-1993) and Dyna (1987-1995).

Vehicle Importers

Alfa Romeo
Vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

Audi
1.8Lt A3 (2000 onwards) and 2.0Lt A4 (2001 onwards) vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

All other Audi vehicle models since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Bentley
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

BMW
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Citroen
Citroen do not recommend the use of ethanol blend petrol.

Chrysler
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Daewoo
Please contact your local dealer for information on which vehicles can operate on E10.

Daihatsu
Please contact the Daihatsu call centre on &.. for information on which vehicles can operate on E10.

Honda
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10 but Honda do not recommend it.

Hyundai
Please contact your local dealer for information on which vehicles can operate on E10.

Ferrari
Vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10 in emergency situations only, when other fuels are not available.

Jaguar
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Kia
Please contact your local dealer for information on which vehicles can operate on E10.

Land Rover
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Lexus
Pre May 2002 IS200/300 vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

All other petrol engine vehicles since 1989 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Maserati
Vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10 in emergency situations only, when other fuels are not available.

Mazda
Mazda2 (2003 onwards), 323 (1994 onwards), Premacy (2000 onwards), Mazda6 (2002 onwards), 800 (1999 onwards), RX-8 (2003 onwards), MPV (1999 onwards), Tribute (2001 onwards), E-series (2002 onwards) and T-series (2001 onwards) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10.

All other models not listed above do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

Mercedes-Benz
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

MG
MGF (1995-2002), MG ZT(2000 onward) and MG TF(2002 onward) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Nissan
Please contact your local dealer for information on which vehicles can operate on E10.

Peugeot
Please contact the Peugeot call centre on &.. for information on which vehicles can operate on E10.

Proton
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Rover
Rover 75 (2000 onwards) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Renault
All petrol engine vehicles since 2001 will operate satisfactorily on E10 but Renault to not recommend its use

Rolls Royce
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 until 2002 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Saab
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Subaru
Liberty B4 (all year models) and Impreza WRX STI (1999 and 2000) do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

All other since 1986 petrol engine Subaru vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Suzuki
Alto, Mighty Boy, Wagon R+, Swift (Cino), Ignis (2003), Sierra, Stockman, Vitara, X-90, Jimny (1998-2000) and Carry (1985-1998) vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10.

Suzuki Baleno and Baleno GTX will operate satisfactorily on E10 but Suzuki do not recommend its use in these vehicles.

Ignis (2000-2002), Liana, Grand Vitara, Carry (1999-2000) vehicles will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Volkswagen
Please contact your local dealer for information on which vehicles can operate on E10.

Volvo
All petrol engine vehicles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Motor Cycles

Before use of E10 in motorcycles not listed below, you should consult your handbook or manufacturer to check if the fuel is suitable.

BMW
All motorcycles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Harley Davidson
All motorcycles since 1986 will operate satisfactorily on E10.

Yamaha
All motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles do not operate satisfactorily on E10 fuel.

Source: Prime Minister's department - Ethanol Working Group
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