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Old 24-03-2016, 02:52 PM   #28
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Default Re: New BP fuels additive announced

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Originally Posted by dandaman View Post
This new blend has caused issues with E85 compatible VE-VF Holdens.

The issue is when doing a cold start the car starts chugging for 4-5 seconds. it's because the the E85 Flex sensor is chucking in more fuel thinking it's ethanol.

A fix to 95 Octane has fixed it for all involved cars. ethanol is known to be a cleaning agent. so there it is, the new ingredient could be ethanol
This is interesting to read. I certainly hope they haven't put ethanol in the Ultimate.
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