Legacy BS-III vehicles may need minor service changes for E20 petrol, says Gadkari

India’s transport ministry says most older vehicles can run on E20 without engine modifications, though some BS-III vehicles built before 2016 may need rubber parts or gaskets replaced during routine servicing.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 16:50 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

India’s transport ministry said most legacy vehicles need no engine modifications for E20 petrol, though some BS-III vehicles made before 2016 may need rubber parts or gaskets replaced during routine servicing.

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