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E20 Petrol: Many questions are coming to the minds of people about E20 petrol in the country. If the engine of a vehicle gets damaged due to the use of E20 petrol, will it get a claim or not? Know its rules.

E20 Petrol: E20 petrol is now available in many cities in India. But there are still a large number of vehicles in the country which were specifically designed for E10 petrol. Despite this, people are using E20 petrol in these vehicles as well. In such a situation, car owners are worried that it may affect the engine.

The biggest question that is arising is that if the engine gets damaged due to E20 petrol, will they get insurance or warranty claim or will this facility not be given. If you also have this question in your mind, then know its answer.

If the engine gets damaged due to E20 petrol, will you not get a claim?

If this question is also coming in your mind whether you will get a claim on the engine damaged by E20 petrol or not. So let us tell you that Mahindra has officially said that in case of any problem related to E20 petrol, the company will honor all its warranty commitments. That is, your claim will not be rejected just because of using E20. The company says that all its petrol engines are compatible with the current standards. And can run on E20 without any problem.

Models made after 1 April 2025 are specially calibrated for E20. Whereas there is no effect on safety in old vehicles. Just acceleration or mileage may be slightly less. Despite this, all warranties and claims will remain fully valid. That is, if the engine is damaged by E20 petrol, then you will get a claim.

What is E20 petrol?

Many people just fill petrol in their vehicles. They do not know much about petrol. Now when the name of E20 petrol is in so much discussion. So let us tell you that it is actually a mixture of petrol and ethanol. It contains 80% petrol and 20% ethanol. Ethanol is a bio-fuel which is prepared from crops like sugarcane, maize or rice.

The Indian government started mixing it in petrol so that dependence on imported crude oil can be reduced, pollution can be reduced and farmers can benefit. Compared to normal petrol, the mileage of vehicles may be slightly reduced with E20. But it is considered better for the environment.