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Maruti Toyota say no E20 engine wear or claim spike
NDTV··6 Jul
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar Motor on July 6, 2026, assured customers they have not observed significant engine wear, corrosion or increased insurance claims from E20 ethanol-blended petrol. Maruti serviced over 2.5 crore vehicles in FY26 including more than 1.5 crore older-generation models without unusual corrosion signs. Toyota said no dealership complaints linked E20 to engine issues.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Maruti and Toyota owners can use E20 without expected engine damage.
- Drivers may see a modest 3 to 3.5 percent mileage reduction on E20.
- Fuel adulteration rather than E20 may explain some breakdown complaints.
What's Happening
- Maruti and Toyota executives reassured customers on E20 on July 6.
- No unusual corrosion or insurance claim spikes were reported.
- Both cite extensive service data from millions of vehicles.
Fuel Policy Context
- E20 rollout has triggered social media complaints including Toyota cases.
- Government is pushing higher ethanol blending nationwide.
- Flex-fuel vehicles are flagged as the next stage of the ethanol roadmap.
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