I have a 2000 Mk 2 8v 1.2 Punto Active and I've been using varying amounts of E85 fuel (Ethanol) with over the past few months. I haven't made an engine modifications.
I started with 5 litres of E85 and filling the rest of the tank with ordinary petrol. I'm now up to a 50-50 mix of E85 and petrol.
I haven't noticed any ill effects, apart from a bit of rough running after a few weeks, which I put down to the filter clogging with gunk from the petrol.
If anything I've noticed that the engine is running smoother and quieter, and that the cooling fan doesn't come on as much when I'm stuck in traffic. I also noticed a bit more lower end torque.
E85 is 0.999 Euro a litre in my local Maxol, whereas petrol is 1.349 Euro, so the other thing I've noticed is more cash in my pocket.
Has anyone else tried adding E85 Ethanol to a Punto ?
I started with 5 litres of E85 and filling the rest of the tank with ordinary petrol. I'm now up to a 50-50 mix of E85 and petrol.
I haven't noticed any ill effects, apart from a bit of rough running after a few weeks, which I put down to the filter clogging with gunk from the petrol.
If anything I've noticed that the engine is running smoother and quieter, and that the cooling fan doesn't come on as much when I'm stuck in traffic. I also noticed a bit more lower end torque.
E85 is 0.999 Euro a litre in my local Maxol, whereas petrol is 1.349 Euro, so the other thing I've noticed is more cash in my pocket.
Has anyone else tried adding E85 Ethanol to a Punto ?