BS-III vehicles manufactured before 2016 may require replacement of certain rubber parts and gaskets when operated with E20 fuel, which contains 20% ethanol.
E20 fuel was introduced in India in April
Jul 29, 2026
06:05 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has flagged that some rubber parts and gaskets in Bharat Stage III (BS-III) vehicles manufactured before 2016 may need to be replaced when using E20 fuel.
This petrol blend, which contains 20% ethanol, was mandated nationwide across India in April 2026.
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