I have not followed that debate
I have always just pumped the gas here either 95 Octane or sometimes 98 Octane
Since the 70 ies not thinking much of it
Nov 1/8 1 Aug the 95 is out and are being replaced with E10
with 10 % ethanol
Whereas the 95 had 5 % Ethanol ( Didn't even know that )
The Motor historical association here does state that problems can follow ( internet translation )
Implications for historic vehicles
The Swedish Motor History Association states that the higher the mixture of biofuels, the greater the consequence for the historic vehicles:
A higher blend of ethanol in the petrol means a lower energy content in the fuel, which in turn means higher fuel consumption. This means that we will have to refuel our vehicles a little more often.
On older vehicles, the fuel mixture becomes leaner with the new fuel, which can lead to poorer cooling and higher temperature in the engine. Driving can be affected in the form of ignitions ( MIsfiring ) . The starting capacity can also decrease, especially at lower temperatures. Under load, the risk of spiking increases due to the leaner fuel mixture.
The materials in the older vehicles are not designed for current and future fuel blends. It can affect the diaphragms in fuel pumps, fuel hoses and gaskets. Some of these may simply dissolve.
Measures to take for the vehicle owner
Check the rubber parts regularly. Replace for preventive purposes.
Rearrange ( Jetting ) the carburetor to meet the lower energy value and the increased fuel consumption so that the right fuel-air ratio remains.
Option 98 octane (instead of E10)
98 octane will remain. Here, the ethanol mixture can amount to a maximum of five percent. This is the mix that most vehicles can handle today, even the older vehicles.
If a XS 650 is a Historical vehicle can be debatable
And the 98 might not be sold at all places
Also into Diesel systems claims that the ethanol can have more water content and affect rusting
So not knowing how the US fuel content there can be the explanation to the Carburetor problems in the US
And as I understand it this development is going to continue with more and more ethanol or other replacements
So horror story the tank will rust up over the winter and the fuel line rot up and every rubber part in the carburetor destroyed in a short time .. To exaggerate
New jetting and new ignition timing after each change.
Apologize if this is somewhere already .But i thought I put it here .Can help someone
Fex when storing a bike it is more important getting the higher water contents out as well as the rubber dissolving fuel
What I can tell this is something escalating.
Fossil-independent vehicle fleet and other intricacies
By 2030, Sweden's vehicle fleet will be completely independent of fossil fuels. By fossil fuels is simply meant oil, coal or natural gas. But, it is now only 15 years ( Old article ) until then and if a car lives an average of 17 years, it is quick to calculate that it is starting to burn a little in the knots.( in a hurry )
I have always just pumped the gas here either 95 Octane or sometimes 98 Octane
Since the 70 ies not thinking much of it
Nov 1/8 1 Aug the 95 is out and are being replaced with E10
with 10 % ethanol
Whereas the 95 had 5 % Ethanol ( Didn't even know that )
The Motor historical association here does state that problems can follow ( internet translation )
Implications for historic vehicles
The Swedish Motor History Association states that the higher the mixture of biofuels, the greater the consequence for the historic vehicles:
A higher blend of ethanol in the petrol means a lower energy content in the fuel, which in turn means higher fuel consumption. This means that we will have to refuel our vehicles a little more often.
On older vehicles, the fuel mixture becomes leaner with the new fuel, which can lead to poorer cooling and higher temperature in the engine. Driving can be affected in the form of ignitions ( MIsfiring ) . The starting capacity can also decrease, especially at lower temperatures. Under load, the risk of spiking increases due to the leaner fuel mixture.
The materials in the older vehicles are not designed for current and future fuel blends. It can affect the diaphragms in fuel pumps, fuel hoses and gaskets. Some of these may simply dissolve.
Measures to take for the vehicle owner
Check the rubber parts regularly. Replace for preventive purposes.
Rearrange ( Jetting ) the carburetor to meet the lower energy value and the increased fuel consumption so that the right fuel-air ratio remains.
Option 98 octane (instead of E10)
98 octane will remain. Here, the ethanol mixture can amount to a maximum of five percent. This is the mix that most vehicles can handle today, even the older vehicles.
If a XS 650 is a Historical vehicle can be debatable
And the 98 might not be sold at all places
Also into Diesel systems claims that the ethanol can have more water content and affect rusting
So not knowing how the US fuel content there can be the explanation to the Carburetor problems in the US
And as I understand it this development is going to continue with more and more ethanol or other replacements
So horror story the tank will rust up over the winter and the fuel line rot up and every rubber part in the carburetor destroyed in a short time .. To exaggerate
New jetting and new ignition timing after each change.
Apologize if this is somewhere already .But i thought I put it here .Can help someone
Fex when storing a bike it is more important getting the higher water contents out as well as the rubber dissolving fuel
What I can tell this is something escalating.
Fossil-independent vehicle fleet and other intricacies
By 2030, Sweden's vehicle fleet will be completely independent of fossil fuels. By fossil fuels is simply meant oil, coal or natural gas. But, it is now only 15 years ( Old article ) until then and if a car lives an average of 17 years, it is quick to calculate that it is starting to burn a little in the knots.( in a hurry )
