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Technical => Engine and Transmission => Topic started by: xrrich on February 26, 2010, 04:47:18 PM

Title: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: xrrich on February 26, 2010, 04:47:18 PM
Hi i have just purchased my G
Just wondering what you guys find the best to run your car on.
Seeing as petrol prices are stupid atm, would if be better to buy the stuff you add.
Or just buy the super fuel.

Also

Which one has most octane

Shell V-Power?

Thanks

Rich
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: Varley on February 26, 2010, 05:27:32 PM
Shell and Tesco do 99 octane, most 'premium' at texeco, esso etc will be 97, fairly sure BP ultimate is 98 but might be wrong on that.

I use Shell or Tesco 99 every time, but then I did get it custom mapped on this fuel and I guess I'm just a bit anal about it!

Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: Robin on February 26, 2010, 06:02:09 PM
Ultimate is 99 along with tescos and shell.
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: xrrich on February 26, 2010, 06:27:16 PM
Nice one. Is 99 the highest we get thenn?
Whats the stuff like that you add to the ordanary unleaded
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: djtez on February 26, 2010, 06:29:09 PM
Bp are introducing 105 or 110 are more and more pumps.. check there website for more info but thats for the extremist..
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: Yoof on February 26, 2010, 06:42:46 PM
Quote from: Robin on February 26, 2010, 06:02:09 PM
Ultimate is 99 along with tescos and shell.

It's not- Ultimate is 97 RON.

Tesco is only 99RON if it's super fresh, the 5% ethanol content means the fuel goes 'off' quicker.

Shell V-Power is the tits  ;D
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: lance on February 26, 2010, 06:52:14 PM
i always use shell v power even if i do live in smart cumbria an the closest shell garage is 45 mile away!
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: breadman on February 26, 2010, 06:56:44 PM
Quote from: lance on February 26, 2010, 06:52:14 PM
i always use shell v power even if i do live in smart cumbria an the closest shell garage is 45 mile away!

That's dedication for ya!
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: vwmk3jon on February 26, 2010, 07:35:47 PM
Texaco super unleaded for me :)
Title: Re: Octane - Super Unleaded
Post by: hayesey on February 26, 2010, 07:59:22 PM
I tend to run mine on BP Ulltimate because the garage nearest to me that does decent super is that.  It used to be a Shell when they did Optimax and I used to always use that.