Sorry to drag up an old post... BUT
The last couple of track days i have filled up on Gull good force 10..
I was having a wee surf looking at different fuels and fond this..
Those Subarus which can use the 10 percent ethanol blended fuel have a 17 digit VIN number beginning with either JF1 or JF2. The VIN number can be found at the bottom of the central door pillar on the passenger�€™s side of the car or in the engine bay.
The second hand Japanese imports which should not use the ethanol blended fuel have VIN numbers starting with 7A8
A small number of models sold new in New Zealand cannot use the 10 percent blended fuel. They are.-
Legacy RS, Legacy GT, Legacy GTB, Legacy RSK and Legacy Blitzen from 1990 onwards; the Impreza STI from 1997 onwards and the Forester STI. They do not have JF1 or JF2 VIN numbers.
Owners who are not sure if they can use the ethanol-blended fuel in their car should consult their nearest Subaru Authorized Dealer.
IN SUMMARY
DO NOT USE Ethanol Blended Fuel �€“ E5 or E10 if your car is:
�€� A Subaru with VIN Number that starts with 7A8
or
�€� Second hand Japanese imported Subaru
or
�€� A New Zealand New Subaru that is any of these models:
- Legacy RS, Legacy GT, Legacy GTB, Legacy RSK and Legacy Blitzen
- Impreza STI
- Forester STI
Your car CAN USE Ethanol Blended Fuel �€“ E5 or E10
�€� Only New Zealand new Subarus models 1990 onwards with a VIN number beginning with JF1 or JF2 may use E5 or E10 blended fuels