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BrisbaneYaris · 03-20-2013, 08:22 PM

Interesting!

I'm In Australia where you might be aware is currently pushing HARD on lowering emissions. For example Toyota Australia pushed HARD to get the Australian government to introduce E10 (91 Octane Unleaded Fuel with 10% Ethanol) to replace regular 91 Octane Unleaded Fuel, it is cheaper but you definitely notice the minimum 3% reduction in fuel economy.

Fuel is about $1.40/Litre for E10 and about $1.50/Litre for 91 (non ethanol) atm.

I use the E10 because in a few years Reg 91 Octane will not be available in Australia and if Toyota thinks it's good enough for their Made IN Japan Engines then I presume they have modified their engines to deal with the increased volatility of the ethanol blends which btw Ethanol has been in Australian fuel for a very long time just not in concentrations as high as 10%.

I've so far done 13,000kms in my Yaris in only 4 months since buying it new and found that it's taken till NOW and many many 950km coast to coast highway trips to get the fuel economy to it's current 7.6litres/100kms fuel usage.

I tried Shells V Power 98 Octane 4X Full tanks in a row with NO difference in fuel economy or power (not even 0.1 of a litre difference in economy) as I did with BPs Ultimate 98 Octane with at least 4X Full tanks again without noticing any difference in Engine power or fuel economy.

My personal opinion is that the Australian delivered Yaris which are ALL Made In Japan ( realise that the Yaris is made in many different countries to slightly different specifications world wide) (the same specs as the Japanese Vitz except for obvious suspension, steering, colour, fabric & equipment changes to make them appropriate for Australian Tastes) run more than fine on E10 (91 Octane Unleaded with 10% Ethanol) and should be just as durable as with previous engines running on non ethanol fuels.

03-20-2013, 08:22 PM	#21
BrisbaneYaris Yarisaliscious Drives: 2012 Yaris YRX Hatch 1.5 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 3	Interesting! I'm In Australia where you might be aware is currently pushing HARD on lowering emissions. For example Toyota Australia pushed HARD to get the Australian government to introduce E10 (91 Octane Unleaded Fuel with 10% Ethanol) to replace regular 91 Octane Unleaded Fuel, it is cheaper but you definitely notice the minimum 3% reduction in fuel economy. Fuel is about $1.40/Litre for E10 and about $1.50/Litre for 91 (non ethanol) atm. I use the E10 because in a few years Reg 91 Octane will not be available in Australia and if Toyota thinks it's good enough for their Made IN Japan Engines then I presume they have modified their engines to deal with the increased volatility of the ethanol blends which btw Ethanol has been in Australian fuel for a very long time just not in concentrations as high as 10%. I've so far done 13,000kms in my Yaris in only 4 months since buying it new and found that it's taken till NOW and many many 950km coast to coast highway trips to get the fuel economy to it's current 7.6litres/100kms fuel usage. I tried Shells V Power 98 Octane 4X Full tanks in a row with NO difference in fuel economy or power (not even 0.1 of a litre difference in economy) as I did with BPs Ultimate 98 Octane with at least 4X Full tanks again without noticing any difference in Engine power or fuel economy. My personal opinion is that the Australian delivered Yaris which are ALL Made In Japan ( realise that the Yaris is made in many different countries to slightly different specifications world wide) (the same specs as the Japanese Vitz except for obvious suspension, steering, colour, fabric & equipment changes to make them appropriate for Australian Tastes) run more than fine on E10 (91 Octane Unleaded with 10% Ethanol) and should be just as durable as with previous engines running on non ethanol fuels.