Mass engine failures have begun in Russia due to a decline in gasoline quality

Residents of the Russian Federation have begun flocking to auto repair shops with engine breakdowns following the government’s decision to lower gasoline quality to the “Euro-3” standard. The government authorized the production of this fuel amid the crisis sparked by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.

Car owners are complaining about a loss of power, erratic engine performance, and sandy sediment in the fuel. The “Euro-3” standard was in effect in Europe from 2000 to 2005 and is now considered outdated, as it allows a sulfur content of up to 150 milligrams per kilogram, compared to 10 milligrams in “Euro-5.” The creators of the Leo Auto project explain that most modern cars are designed for high-quality, low-sulfur fuel, so such deviations negatively affect their performance.

Regular use of this grade of gasoline inevitably leads to technical problems. Andriy Babushkin, Technical Director of “LN Distribution,” notes that long-term use of “Euro-3” fuel is guaranteed to lead to accelerated wear and tear on exhaust gas treatment systems. First and foremost, spark plugs fail, and solid particles and deposits from the combustion of such fuel disrupt the air-fuel mixture and lead to increased gasoline consumption.

This was reported by “Kommersant FM.”

The fuel crisis in Russia is worsening: gasoline is running out at gas stations and lines are growing.

Russia has allowed the use of lower-quality gasoline due to the fuel crisis.