Rubber Reinforced Fuel Hose Engine Unleaded Petrol Diesel Oil Line Fuel Pipe E10

Measure the outer diameter of the barbed fitting or pipe stub the hose will slide onto — that measurement is your required hose I.D. For example, if your fuel tap outlet stub measures 8 mm across, select the 8 mm I.D. option. If you are replacing an existing hose, measure its I.D. directly with calipers. The O.D. listed (e.g. 8 mm I.D. × 16 mm O.D.) tells you the overall hose thickness, which matters for clearance in tight routing paths.

Yes. The rubber compound used in this hose is formulated to resist the swelling and softening that ethanol can cause in older, non-compliant rubber. It is suitable for E10 (up to 10% ethanol) blends as used in standard unleaded petrol across the UK, EU, and Australia. If you are running higher ethanol concentrations (E15, E85), contact us to confirm suitability before ordering.

Yes. This rubber reinforced fuel hose is compatible with diesel fuel and is commonly used for diesel return lines, lift pump feed lines, and auxiliary tank connections on agricultural machinery, vans, and marine diesel engines. It is not rated for high-pressure common-rail diesel injection lines, which require steel-braided PTFE hose rated to several hundred bar.

This hose is designed for low-pressure gravity-feed and mechanical fuel pump systems, typically up to approximately 0.3–0.5 bar (4–7 psi). It is not suitable for high-pressure electronic fuel injection systems (which operate at 3–6 bar or higher). If your application involves a fuel injection system, you will need a hose rated and certified for that pressure range. Contact us to confirm if you are unsure of your system's operating pressure.

Use a sharp utility knife or hose cutter — not scissors, which can compress and deform the cut end. Mark your cut line with a wrap of masking tape to keep the cut square. A clean, square cut ensures the hose seats fully onto the barbed fitting and that your hose clamp compresses evenly around the full circumference, preventing leaks.

This hose is suitable for marine applications involving petrol or diesel fuel feed and return lines, as well as engine oil routing on outboard and inboard engines. For applications that must meet specific marine certification standards (such as ABYC or ISO 7840 for fire-resistant fuel hose), please contact us to confirm whether this product meets your vessel's regulatory requirements before installation.

Measure the routing path from the fuel source to the destination, adding 10–15% extra for bends and routing adjustments. Ordering a single longer length is generally preferable to joining two shorter pieces, as each join is a potential leak point. The 1 m option suits most single-component replacements (carb to fuel tap, for example), while 3–5 m lengths work well for engine bay re-routes or small boat fuel systems. Lengths of 6 m and above are typically used for custom fabrication or bulk-cutting multiple runs from one piece.