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Fuel System - Alcohol Fuel Blend Gasoline Usage SI M13 01 06 Fuel Systems & Control January 2012 Technical Service 2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 20 This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M13 01 06 dated May 2011. [NEW] designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Alcohol Fuel Blends in MINI Vehicles MODEL [NEW] All SITUATION Fuel blends containing a high percentage (above 10%) of alcohol, mainly ethanol, are becoming more commercially available. Customers inquire about the possibility of using alcohol fuels (e.g., E85) in MINI vehicles. INFORMATION Fuels containing up to and including 10% of ethanol; or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether); or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Usage of such alcohol fuel blends may result in drivability, starting, and stalling problems due to reduced v...