Is it true?

[Ayon42]

Hi all,

 

I heard rumours that in 2007, Thailand will be using different kind of petrol (not sure what it is called) that is not compatible with carburator vehicles. If it is true, then it will be a problem for people , like me, with bikes using carburator will not be able to ride up to Thai again.

 

Have anybody heard about this rumours?

 

 

Ayon42

[bobo_rider]

where u heard it from...

[gohjohan]

All I know is don't use their brand of petrol 'cos it will render your bike's power to minimum. I learnt that from nights when I met up with him on Friday with the Kruzers.

 

Use the standard Shell, Mobil, Esso petrol stations and you'll be ok.

[William Tan]

Thailand is implementing the use of Gasohol. This will include major petroleum company (Shell, Mobil, Esso). Gasohol 95 has an octane level similar to our 95, but they contain ~10% alcohol.

 

It is not recommended for carburator vehicles as the increased combustion temperature might damage the rubber parts in the carbs.

 

Only other alternative other than Gasohol 95 will be the regular 91 octane petrol which should still be available. There is no 97 or 98 octane petrol.

 

91 octane worked well with Fazer 1000, with NO audible pinging sound, normally caused by using too low an octane level fuel.

But if you're really worried, just buy a couple bottle of 'Octane Booster' locally or in Malaysia before entering into Thailand, and use it concurrently with the 91 octane petrol.

 

How to tell Gasohol 95 apart from the regular 91?

Simple; when you see a 95 petrol going cheaper than a 91, then its Gasohol 95.

 

Do not prevent let this Gasohol thing prevent you from visiting the 'land of smiles'. It has nothing much to do with the bike or the fuel. Its mostly the rider.

 

Cheers!

[Ayon42]

There a people here in the forum talking about it. You are right William!! But the problem is that it ,ight not happen instantly or during the trip. I t might cause a problem in the long run. And that is worde when it might a ffect other parts too.

[CarroTT]

By adding 92 octane petrol with methanol up to a maximum of 10%, can increase to 95 octane . And also thai petrol per liter is very expensive

[MrLau]

Originally posted by William Tan@Oct 11 2006, 03:27 PM

It is not recommended for carburator vehicles as the increased combustion temperature might damage the rubber parts in the carbs.

It is not recommended for carburator NOT because of the combustion temperature.

 

It is because in long run, the alcohol will demage rubber seals, diaphragm, tubing etc.

 

I chcek with my colleugues who is chemist, the 10% of alcohol will NOT intantly damage the rubber, but the rubber parts life confirmed will be shorter.

 

Btw, they sometime will give me some "special" mixture for me to try out.... like self-make V-power, injector cleaner....

[William Tan]

Originally posted by MrLau@Oct 16 2006, 09:26 AM

It is not recommended for carburator NOT because of the combustion temperature.

 

It is because in long run, the alcohol will demage rubber seals, diaphragm, tubing etc.

 

I chcek with my colleugues who is chemish, the 10% of alcohol will NOT intantly damage the rubber, but the rubber parts life confirmed will be shorter.

Ah.. ic ic...

So its still advisable not to use gasohol for carbs vehicles....

 

wonder if they will wipe out the 91 as well??

[Guest quizesilver]

Originally posted by MrLau@Oct 16 2006, 09:26 AM

It is not recommended for carburator NOT because of the combustion temperature.

 

It is because in long run, the alcohol will demage rubber seals, diaphragm, tubing etc.

 

I chcek with my colleugues who is chemist, the 10% of alcohol will NOT intantly damage the rubber, but the rubber parts life confirmed will be shorter.

 

Btw, they sometime will give me some "special" mixture for me to try out.... like self-make V-power, injector cleaner....

does the special mixture start with AC?