Holden Barina Engine Problems
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Ford Focus: Can it run on E10?
The Barina will run happily on E10 and I doubt the dealer's advice about the "emission light". Ford, on the other hand, recommends you use the higher octane rating premium fuel, hence the advice not to use E10. Your Focus will run on E10, probably without any trouble, but it will run better on premium unleaded.
Holden Barina 1995: What fuel should it run on?
HOLDEN recommended 91 RON regular unleaded for the SB Barina GSi, so it would run satisfactorily on E10. The main issues are regular servicing and hard driving.
Holden Barina 1992: Is it a rebadged Suzuki?
BEFORE the introduction of the Opel-sourced Barina in 1994 the Barinas were rebadged Suzukis. They are generally a good engine and the compression numbers are about right. Make sure it's not rattling or blowing smoke from the exhaust. If it is in good condition it's well priced and should be a reliable little car.
Holden Barina 2001: Slow to start in the morning?
HAVE you switched fuel recently? A change of fuel can have the effect you complain of. Of course, it's worth checking the basics to make sure the engine management system is doing what it's meant to be doing, particularly during the cold phase.
