With the governments gasohol policy reducing the number of petrol stations stocking 91 / 95 benzine I've started this thread.
If you can reply with any petrol stations you've noticed in Hua Hin / Cha-am which stock benzine it would be a real boon to other members and visitors / lurkers.
As the OP I'll start the ball rolling -
Shell Garage: Petchkasem road, Hua Hin. It's just before you reach the Kings Palace going northwards.
Benzine Petrol Station in Hua Hin.
Benzine 91
Not exactly on topic but a valid question I feel. We have always used 91 benzine, but we pulled into three major stations on the way back from Bkk last week and none of them had it. They only had the green 91 stuff.
We have a Toyota Vios. What happens when you put that green gasohol stuff in? Does it need a converter? Does it gum up the motor? Is it better for the car?
I would guess its supposed to be better for the atmosphere ( isnt anything with a green label automatically better for the atmosphere?
And like it is gonna make any difference here amidst the belching diesel trucks, etc
Anyway, back ON topic. . .our usual stop opposite Hin Nam still has it. . .got some there today.
We have a Toyota Vios. What happens when you put that green gasohol stuff in? Does it need a converter? Does it gum up the motor? Is it better for the car?
I would guess its supposed to be better for the atmosphere ( isnt anything with a green label automatically better for the atmosphere?
And like it is gonna make any difference here amidst the belching diesel trucks, etc
Anyway, back ON topic. . .our usual stop opposite Hin Nam still has it. . .got some there today.
Find out how it will affect you and your car here: http://www.geocities.com/bkkriders/gasohol.html
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sounds scary!
Thanks Norseman!!
Sounds a bit scary to me and I am not seeing any real advantage to the consumer.
I think I will check with Toyota and get their take. If we cant get the 91 benzine, we will HAVE to switch eventually!
Sounds a bit scary to me and I am not seeing any real advantage to the consumer.
I think I will check with Toyota and get their take. If we cant get the 91 benzine, we will HAVE to switch eventually!
To the best of my thought, gasohol is a Thai made general replacement for 95 octane benzine.
You might be right though with it replacing 91 aswell because you've got this B5 Bio deisel aswell 'turning up' everywhere which I have wondered about but not had the 'sand' to put it in my pickup through fear of a instigating major 'screw up' regarding the engine.
Normal 95 octane benzine is becoming harder to find(for big street bikes anyhow) but I remember long ago that a mate told me that had a Yamaha R1 said it was best to look for a Shell station as they were the best bet.
You might be right though with it replacing 91 aswell because you've got this B5 Bio deisel aswell 'turning up' everywhere which I have wondered about but not had the 'sand' to put it in my pickup through fear of a instigating major 'screw up' regarding the engine.
Normal 95 octane benzine is becoming harder to find(for big street bikes anyhow) but I remember long ago that a mate told me that had a Yamaha R1 said it was best to look for a Shell station as they were the best bet.
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Chas
no problem running your vios on 91 gasohol. in theory your fuel consumption will rise by 5% because ethanol only gives 50% of the power of petrol and 91 gasohol is 10% ethanol.
i have run a Honda jazz on 91 gasohol for the last year and have noticed absolutely no difference. not sure about Toyota but all Honda cars from 1998 are designed to run on 91 gasohol as well as regular 91 petrol.
miked
no problem running your vios on 91 gasohol. in theory your fuel consumption will rise by 5% because ethanol only gives 50% of the power of petrol and 91 gasohol is 10% ethanol.
i have run a Honda jazz on 91 gasohol for the last year and have noticed absolutely no difference. not sure about Toyota but all Honda cars from 1998 are designed to run on 91 gasohol as well as regular 91 petrol.
miked
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Miked is correct
Most cars post 98/99 can run on E10 (The name for 91 Gasahol)
However be CAREFUL if you try to use E20 - you will surely damage your engine unless the manufacturer says otherwise.
Most new models are now being marketed with E20 engines and you get a tax reduction on the price of the car as a result.
One of the few win - win policies of recent administrations here.
However - not sure if E10 & E20 are necessarily as totally eco as claimed.
My Honda uses E10 with no problems - and it's cheaper!
If in doubt check with the dealers or Norsemans' link
Most cars post 98/99 can run on E10 (The name for 91 Gasahol)
However be CAREFUL if you try to use E20 - you will surely damage your engine unless the manufacturer says otherwise.
Most new models are now being marketed with E20 engines and you get a tax reduction on the price of the car as a result.
One of the few win - win policies of recent administrations here.
However - not sure if E10 & E20 are necessarily as totally eco as claimed.
My Honda uses E10 with no problems - and it's cheaper!
If in doubt check with the dealers or Norsemans' link
Re: Benzine Petrol Station in Hua Hin.
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