E20 Myths vs. Facts: What You Really Need to Know

With any new technology, misinformation can spread quickly. Let's separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to E20 fuel.

Myth #1: E20 will severely damage my car's engine.

Fact: This is only a risk if your car is **not E20 compliant**. For compliant vehicles, manufacturers have used ethanol-resistant materials for all fuel system components, including the fuel pump, hoses, and seals. The engine itself is designed to handle the different properties of ethanol-blended fuel without any issues.

Myth #2: My car's mileage will drop drastically.

Fact: Ethanol has a slightly lower energy density than petrol, which means you might see a small drop in fuel efficiency. For a modern E20-compliant car, this decrease is typically only around **3-5%**. This minor drop is often balanced out by the lower price of E20 fuel, making the overall running cost very similar to E10 petrol.

Myth #3: E20 fuel is bad for the environment.

Fact: E20 fuel is a step towards a cleaner environment. Because ethanol contains oxygen, it allows for more complete combustion of fuel, which significantly reduces harmful emissions like carbon monoxide. Furthermore, since ethanol is derived from plants, it is a renewable resource, unlike petrol which is a finite fossil fuel.

Myth #4: I can't use regular E10 petrol in my new E20 car.

Fact: This is completely false. An E20-compliant car is designed to run on any petrol blend with **up to 20% ethanol**. This means you can safely use E5, E10, or E20 fuel without any problems. The car's onboard computer will automatically adjust for the blend you are using.