New Fuel Labelling in Spain from October.

[Stewart J]

From October Spain will be the first to implement the new EU fuel labelling something something to be aware of. Apologies if already posted.
https://murciatoday.com/new-petrol-labelling-at-spanish-pumps-this-october_554969-a.html

 

[pappajohn]

Not a problem.
Just look at the price of the selected fuel and if its wrong return the nozzle and select another one.

 

[Freespirit1]

From October Spain will be the first to implement the new EU fuel labelling something something to be aware of. Apologies if already posted.
https://murciatoday.com/new-petrol-labelling-at-spanish-pumps-this-october_554969-a.html

Great idea - far easier to see what is in or isn’t in the fuel we are buying - another example of the benefits of EU membership!

 

[Two on Tour]

Never had a problem working out which fuel from which pump as they are nice marked up on the pump, another lot of EU gravy train shysters tying to justify their bloated money for nothing jobs.

 

[irnbru]

Not very good for old folk to work out. Why can’t things just be left alone.

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[DBK]

Portugal would benefit from this system. I was momentarily thrown by the differences between Gasóleo and Gasolina. The colour of the hose is the best clue but not always.

 

[Guigsy]

Never had a problem working out which fuel from which pump as they are nice marked up on the pump, another lot of EU gravy train shysters tying to justify their bloated money for nothing jobs.

Would you have had a problem if this was a British Standard?

 

[Two on Tour]

Would you have had a problem if this was a British Standard?

Little bit lost at to your point ?

 

[mfw]

I tried to fill up with the cheap diesel once in spain and was told i couldn't have it because it was tractor diesel put me on another pump.

Not sure if they do less vat on agricultural diesel like uk has pink diesel

 

[The Nomad]

I tried to fill up with the cheap diesel once in spain and was told i couldn't have it because it was tractor diesel put me on another pump.

Not sure if they do less vat on agricultural diesel like uk has pink diesel

Yes.
Same in Portugal too.

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[Geo]

Marvelous that will stop incorrect fueling dead in its tracks -------NOT

A simple way would be to use picture aids

Daisy for diesel as it will kill us all
Wallet for petrol as it costs so much
Gas mask for lpg
Now iv'e plated the brain worm you will never fill up again without seeing those little pictures

 

[EuroTrotters]

The Spanish!

I pad the Local Town hall several thousand €uros for something back in 2016. I am still waiting for it.

Good luck with the legislation of labelling

 

[Minxy]

More info here:

https://www.properoils.co.uk/biofuels-labelling-petrol-pumps/

At the pump, plans as they stand now are for a choice of Petrol E5 (5% ethanol, 95% petrol), Petrol E10 (10% ethanol, 90% petrol) or Diesel B7 (up to 7% biodiesel, 93% diesel).

While 90% of cars in the UK are compatible with E10, according to the AA, that still means 10% of cars can not – so E10 will carry a warning advising that it is not suitable for all vehicles and to consult your manufacturer before use. The lower blends are safe to use.
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As B7 diesel is the lowest bio-mix at 7% bio and 93% diesel, then I assume B10 is 10% bio, I don't know what XTL is! The 'difficult' part will be finding out what maximum level of bio fuel your vehicle CAN safely use.

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[2657]

Not very good for old folk to work out. Why can’t things just be left alone.

Then we would not have progressed from the horse and cart......or still be dying from consumption, diptheria etcetc

 

[Two on Tour]

More info here:

https://www.properoils.co.uk/biofuels-labelling-petrol-pumps/

At the pump, plans as they stand now are for a choice of Petrol E5 (5% ethanol, 95% petrol), Petrol E10 (10% ethanol, 90% petrol) or Diesel B7 (up to 7% biodiesel, 93% diesel).

While 90% of cars in the UK are compatible with E10, according to the AA, that still means 10% of cars can not – so E10 will carry a warning advising that it is not suitable for all vehicles and to consult your manufacturer before use. The lower blends are safe to use.
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As B7 diesel is the lowest bio-mix at 7% bio and 93% diesel, then I assume B10 is 10% bio, I don't know what XTL is! The 'difficult' part will be finding out what maximum level of bio fuel your vehicle CAN safely use.

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As you say the new signage is worthless and probably more confusing without the user understanding what their takes.

Maybe a poll on here to see how many Funsters truthfully know what's correct for their vehicle.

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[Two on Tour]

Then we would not have progressed from the horse and cart......or still be dying from consumption, diptheria etcetc

Yes totally agree, but progress when it is progress. So many times in the past, balls-up labelled as progress.

 

[Minxy]

As you say the new signage is worthless and probably more confusing without the user understanding what their takes.

Maybe a poll on here to see how many Funsters truthfully know what's correct for their vehicle.

Well all vehicles should obviously be able to use the lowest level of bio mix, ie B7, and I would have thought the latest engines will take the B10 but I wouldn't use it unless I was totally sure ... so does anyone know what the X290 Fiat 2.3 150 bhp can use for sure? I'll have to dig the manual out and have a shuftie otherwise!

 

[Guigsy]

I had a 10 minute search and I couldn't find any info on what my old x250 2.3 120bhp could cope with.

I believe the issue isn't whether the engine will burn the fuel, it's whether the higher level ethanol content will eat at seals and hoses longer term?