A huge change is set to come into force for drivers tomorrow as the default petrol available in forecourts is about to change.
E10 will replace E5 as the standard petrol sold in the UK on September 1 - as Mirror Online reports.
The main difference between the two fuels is that E10 contains up to 10% ethanol - which is double the amount found in E5.
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The government say this will reduce the amount of vehicle emissions produced and have a positive impact on the environment.
A Department for Transport (DfT) spokesperson said: “The switch to E10 fuel could cut CO 2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year – the equivalent to 350,000 fewer cars on the road - and is vital to meeting our net-zero ambitions.
“Around 95% of petrol-powered vehicles are already compatible with E10. Half of the remaining models are classic vehicles which already use ‘super’ grade petrol, and less than 1% of all cars on the road will need to switch.”
E10 petrol is already widely used around the world, including across Europe, the US and Australia.
All cars made after 2011 should be fine to fill up with E10, as well as the majority of vehicles made since the late 1990s.
Any vehicles that experience issues will likely be older models - and cars that use diesel are unaffected by the changes.
You can enter your registration into the government's E10 service page to find out if your vehicle is compatible here.
You may also need to know the vehicle model, engine size and year it was manufactured.
If your car is incompatible, you’ll have to use super grade E5 unleaded instead.
The DfT says that it is up to drivers to make sure they are using the right fuel for their vehicle.
It warns: "DfT and its partners will not be liable for any damage to your vehicle as a result of you using this service.
"It's your responsibility to make sure you use the right fuel for your vehicle."
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