Ryco Fuel Filters and E85 Fuel

“The insides of a filter are just as important and the external parts as this is where the filtration of the fuel takes place”, said Alastair Hampton, General Manager of Engineering and Innovation. “There are a number of critical items within the filter such as the adhesive being used and the actual filtration media and if these are wrong the filter will not perform. Unfortunately these are totally encased within the filter cartridge and not easily checked. In these circumstances the vehicle owner would be completely unaware that the filter in their vehicle had failed,” he said. 

wo main types of petrol filters are currently being used in Australia i.e. Nylon and Metal bodied with Nylon typically designed for older vehicles with carburettors whilst the metal bodied filters are for vehicles with EFI systems. 

Ethanol E85, a blend of standard unleaded petrol combined with up to 85% Ethanol can only be used in vehicles that have been designed for its use due to the aggressive nature of the fuel. It should not be used unless specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or the engine. 

Due to the demanding nature of both E10 and E85, Ryco monitors these and all alternative fuels with exhaustive testing to ensure that the Ryco filter will not break down when exposed to different fuels.  

Rubber components used in modern vehicles such as sealing gaskets and hoses are manufactured from rubber with high fuel resistance to meet stringent  

SAE standards  ensuring motorists do not experience unexpected fuel leaks whilst on the road. In the case of fuel filters this is not the case with some cheap imports using in  
compatible components to Ethanol with disastrous results. 

“The insides of a filter are just as important and the external parts as this is where the filtration of the fuel takes place”, said Alastair Hampton, General Manager of Engineering and Innovation. “There are a number of critical items within the filter such as the adhesive being used and the actual filtration media and if these are wrong the filter will not perform. Unfortunately these are totally encased within the filter cartridge and not easily checked. In these circumstances the vehicle owner would be completely unaware that the filter in their vehicle had failed,” he said.