MG Car Repair: MG TF Spark and E10, fuel consumption, ethanol


Question
I own an MG TF Spark ('06) and would like to know whether the motor can cope with the new ethanol-enhanced E10 that's being introduced in Germany, where I live?
Couldn't really find anything on that topic just yet and don't know an MG-dealer near my place to help me out.
Would really appreciate any kind of information or a contact who knows more, thank you in advance!
Peter

Answer
Hi Peter.
There should be no problem using a modern MG TF with E10, but you will experience an increase in fuel consumption of around 4%.  If higher levels of Ethanol (above 10%) are introduced, then you will need to make some modifications to your car.