Key Highlights
- Customers worried about using E20 fuel in cars certified for E10.
- Renault explained that the 2022 Triber was tested under then-prevailing E10 norms.
- A joint IOC–ARAI durability study, shared under a MoPNG directive, confirmed no harmful effects.
- Renault reassures that its cars can safely run on E20 fuel without performance issues.
Introduction
With India moving quickly towards cleaner energy, petrol pumps across the country are rolling out E20 fuel — a blend of petrol with 20% ethanol. While this is a big step for sustainability, it has left many car owners confused: Can vehicles certified for E10 safely run on E20?
Renault India has now stepped in to clear the air. The company recently addressed concerns raised by Triber (2022 model) owners and provided a science-backed answer: yes, your car can safely use E20 fuel.
Why Customers Had Doubts
Until recently, E10 fuel (10% ethanol blend) was the standard in India, and all new vehicles — including the Renault Triber 2022 — were officially certified and tested for E10 as per the rules of that time.
So when E20 started reaching pumps, owners worried about possible issues like engine wear, reduced mileage, or reliability concerns. Renault acknowledged these doubts and explained that the certification system simply hadn’t yet shifted to E20 back in 2022.
The Certification Context
Renault pointed out that vehicles are tested using whatever blend is mandated by the government during type approval. For the 2022 Triber, this meant E10 certification. This doesn’t mean the car is unsafe with E20 — it only means that back then, E20 wasn’t yet the standard reference fuel.
IOC–ARAI Durability Study
To give customers confidence, Renault leaned on an important piece of research. A durability study was jointly conducted by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).
This study tested cars certified for E10 with various fuel combinations, including E20. The results, circulated to all carmakers via a MoPNG directive (letter No. P-13045(18)/19/2017-CC(E-13946)), showed something reassuring:
Vehicles certified for E10 face no adverse effects when using E20 fuel.
Renault’s Final Reassurance
Renault has put customer worries to rest by confirming that even cars like the Triber, certified earlier for E10, can comfortably run on E20 fuel. The brand highlighted that its vehicles are engineered with durability in mind, so owners won’t face any compromise on engine health, safety, or everyday performance when using the new blend.
Conclusion
India’s shift to higher ethanol blends is a big leap towards greener mobility, but with change comes questions. Renault India’s clarification, supported by IOC–ARAI testing, should put customer concerns to rest.
For Triber owners and other Renault drivers, the takeaway is simple: your car is future-ready, and E20 is safe to use.