![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/drivers-warned-about-potential-damage-caused-by-e10-fuel-this-winter/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/comp-skc-petrol-op.jpg&description=DRIVERS using the recently introduced E10 fuel are worried that winter weather will damage their engine. It comes after various debates online about the positives and negatives of running the fuel. Some 95% of petrol-powered vehicles on British roads can use E10 petrolCredit: Press Association There has been a lot of disagreement among car experts about the new E10 petrol since it was introduced in September 2021. It's better for the environment than the E5, but some experts believe that it could cause damage to some cars. SUN readers can win BOTH a Range Rover SVR and a Nissan GTR for just 89p. We have teamed up with 7days Performance to offer you a special discounted chance to win the amazing cars this week. Using the code SUN10, you will get 10p off the normal price of 99p. Enter the competition HERE Full terms and conditions can be found here Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. Speaking to the Daily Express, Tom Hixon, head of instructor support at Bill Plant Driving School said: "There is growing speculation about whether opting for this fuel over E5 might cause increased damage to your car in the winter months. "The reasoning behind this concern is justified, as the increase to 10 per cent renewable ethanol in E10 is likely to attract water to your vehicle. "This is a cause for concern as increased water vapour may lead to accelerated corrosion and damage to the vehicle's system." According to Hixon, increased levels of water vapour in the engine and fuel may cause the fuel to freeze in extreme temperatures. The expert suggests switching between filling your car with E10 and E5 when you visit the petrol station to avoid possible damage. "This way you will have both circulating throughout your vehicle maintaining the condition of the inner workings," suggested Tom. The RAC reported that there are 600,000 vehicles in the UK that are not compatible with E10. Drivers can){kind=link}
DRIVERS using the recently introduced E10 fuel are worried that winter weather will damage their engine.
It comes after various debates online about the positives and negatives of running the fuel.
There has been a lot of disagreement among car experts about the new E10 petrol since it was introduced in September 2021.
It’s better for the environment than the E5, but some experts believe that it could cause damage to some cars.
SUN readers can win BOTH a Range Rover SVR and a Nissan GTR for just 89p.