What’s in Elf racing fuel that is not in pump fuel?
To begin the crude oil and base petrol available in Europe is of far higher quality than what is available in Australia. The best quality base petrol is made available to the refining team at Elf in France, then during the refining process which takes up to three times longer than producing pump fuel, Aromatics, Oxygen, DIPE, MTBE and Olefins are blended with the fuel. These components are no secret, a majority of the marketing material for Elf racing fuels discloses this information. Aromatics Aromatics are fuel molecules that contain at least one beneze ring; common Aromatics include benzene, toluene and xylene. The FIA sets very strict limits on benzene and aromatic content, Elf racing fuels are produced to the latest FIA and environmental standards. The European regulations for fuels are far more stringent than in Australia. Fuel with Aromatic content can increase engine deposits and increase tail pipe including toxic benzene emissions. Research has found benzene to be a carcinogen
