Maruti, Toyota Tell Customers E20 Fuel Won't Raise Engine Wear or Insurance Claims
Both carmakers cited testing and after-sales data to counter E20 concerns, attributing complaints to fuel adulteration. They flagged a modest 3-4% mileage loss but no rise in engine damage or insurance claims, addressing owners of ~1.5 crore older cars amid 2.5 crore vehicles serviced in FY26.
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota reassured customers that E20 ethanol-blended petrol causes no engine wear or higher insurance claims, citing extensive testing and after-sales data, attributing complaints to fuel adulteration and noting a minor 3-4% mileage reduction.