E10 petrol in Ireland

Since 2023, standard petrol at Irish forecourts is E10, and unlike the UK, E5 is generally not on sale. Check whether your car is approved, and what to do if it isn't.

Pick your make and year to see the manufacturer's E10 answer.

Not approved and no E5 nearby? Read options for older cars in Ireland.

Car makes

Manufacturer statements for cars sold in Ireland and the UK.

Motorcycles & scooters

Guides for Irish drivers

Put E10 in a car that isn't approved? What to do

Accidentally filled a non-approved car or bike with E10? What happens, whether you need to drain the tank, and how this differs from putting petrol in a diesel.

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E10 petrol and classic cars: what owners should know

Why most classic and pre-2000 cars should stay on E5, what ethanol does to old fuel systems, and simple steps to protect a classic.

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E10 petrol in motorcycles, scooters and mopeds

Which motorcycle and scooter makes approve E10, which year ranges are safe, and extra care for bikes that are stored over winter.

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E10 in lawnmowers, chainsaws, outboards and other small engines

Can you use E10 in a lawnmower, strimmer, generator or boat engine? Practical advice on fuel choice and storage for small engines.

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How long does E10 petrol last? Storage tips

How long E10 keeps in a car, can or tank, why ethanol fuel absorbs water, and how to store vehicles and fuel safely.

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E10 petrol in Ireland: what changed and what it means for your car

Ireland switched its standard petrol to E10 in 2023. Which cars are affected, why E5 is hard to find, and what owners of older and classic cars can do.

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Quick answers

When did Ireland switch to E10?

Standard petrol at Irish forecourts became E10 in 2023; the change was complete around 1 July 2023.

Can I still buy E5 in Ireland?

Generally not at ordinary filling stations. Specialist supply may exist; classic car clubs are the best place to ask.

Do the manufacturer statements apply to Irish cars?

Yes for cars sold in Ireland and the UK. Grey imports (for example from Japan) may differ: ask the manufacturer or a specialist.