Will the E10 added to petrol distort the A610's fuel tank?

Not sure I've got my facts right here so clarification from members who know better will help. I have read a couple of reports from the U.S.A. about the E10 which is added to petrol distorting a number of 'plastic' motorbike fuel tanks. The last time I looked the fuel tank in my A610 looked like a polypropylene material does anyone have any comments?

I high lighted this a couple years ago link below, but I will check the latest info from Renault during the week to see whats' what.

http://www.renaultalpineownersclub.com/ ... highlight=

Just found it, by all accounts some Ducati's with the plastic fuel tanks have been having problems with them going out of shape.I'll see if I can find more info about the material the tanks are made from.

It looks like the tanks effected are made of a material called PA6 and that polyethylene is imune to the effects of Ethanol in fuel. So I guess its a case of finding out what the A610's fuel tank material is.

PA6 is nylon .Tank is blow or rotational molded so that will narrow it down
Without setting fire to one I couldn't tell but will do some digging .It might have a recycle mark on it .Not sure when that came in but I would expect to see it in the 90's
I have some GTA tanks out back ...will look and see if it has one

This is the lastest info I found,

Compatibility:
Other than a few exceptions listed below all Renault vehicles manufactured since 1997 are E10
compatible.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is 95RON-E10 unleaded fuel?
It is a blend of petrol which can contain up to 10% ethanol or 22% of ETBE (crude oil
derivatives). E10 is the term most widely used for such blends, while SP95-E10 is the official
French term used in the country's ministerial decree. For many years now, European
regulations have allowed up to 5% of ethanol or 15% of ETBE to be incorporated into petrol.

Note:
It is not yet known which term other European countries will use, since France is the first
country to market this ethanol-blended petrol.

Can I add ethanol to standard 95RON or 98RON fuel without exceeding the 10% ceiling?
No, because 95RON-E10 has been specially engineered to ensure that your engine operates
smoothly.

If a vehicle is not compatible with 95RON-E10, will standard 95RON or 98RON be sold?
Yes, standard 95RON and 98RON petrol blends with up to 5% ethanol will continue to be sold.

Which fuel should consumers use?
In the case of vehicles registered before 1997 (as well as the later vehicles which feature on the
above list), motorists should continue to use the petrol recommended in their owner's handbook.
Vehicles compatible with 95RON-E10 can run on any of these three fuels.

If 95RON-E10 is used in a vehicle that is not compatible, what happens?
Running E10 petrol in an engine not designed to use it, can damage some metal and rubber
components, which can lead to fuel or oil leaks. Motorist should be very careful not to make this
mistake. If they do, the whole fuel system will have to be purged.

Will my vehicle's fuel consumption be higher with this fuel?
Yes, It will be between 1.5 and 2% higher using 95RON-E10 compared with the currently
available 95RON petrol. Customers will not really notice any difference. The higher consumption
is due to the ethanol's energy output, which is lower than that of petrol. 95RON-E10 does not
affect how your vehicle operates in any other way – servicing and maintenance, pollution,
driveability, etc.

All petrol Renault engines produced since 1997 (exceptions above) are E10-compatible.

I have been using E10 Ethanol blended fuel probably 90% of the time over the past 7 years of ownership of my GTA Turbo, with seemingly no ill effects to the fuel tank or system. I did replace some hoses in 2004 when I got the car, but they were 15 years old, and they are still looking good.

I removed the fuel tank to replace the brake and clutch master cylinders a few years ago, and the tank was in good shape.