loepan Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 This is the type of topic I would usually call nonsenseBut....on my old tdi the wife 'go out of her way to find the cheapest local fuel station' fills the tank.....ran like a bag of nails! Never again.....regularly use wynns cleaner as well! There is another one to mull over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 i once ran a rover on some petrol that i found in a bucket in the corner of the garage, had a cup of tea in it aswel, but ran fine. Does this mean rovers are mapped to run on cups of tea? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loepan Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I wasn't sure rovers ran at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 maybe i found the secret to making them run.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopEd Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I always run my GTI on V-Power, when i went on the rollers i got 131bhp form a completely standard engine and exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I seemed to get better MPG after putting 99ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportrider-si Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I run my ibiza on vpower, while my mpg is still normal (if not worse) My car pulled 6.5bhp more than a standard 1.4 sport, and only extra's I had was a bmc cda and vpower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkswagenDan Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 it's worth remembering actually we have excellent fuel in the UK compared to some of the stuff abroad. Octane 95 is standard for us.Although it is proven to make a difference as previously said before. I believe its to do with igniting the fuel. The octane level effectively tells you how much the fuel can be compressed before igniting. The idea being that if you ignite the fuel mid cycle, you'll not only lose power but could result in engine knocking. So yes, premium fuel is better for your engine in the long run and for power.Nonetheless, like i said, generally our fuel here is good so it all comes down to choice and the size of your wallet/purse i suppose, but you would benefit from it!PS - correct me if i got anything wrong there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironflitz Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) V-Power Shell.Acquire a Shell Loyalty Card; this saves you money on the most sustainable and clog free fuel too. Edited November 25, 2012 by Ironflitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesy Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Just to give a bit of context to this I have just finished my tank of Ultimate, got 34 mile more ANNNDDDDD i always drive like a fanny, never over 3000rpm except on motorways lmao Batesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironflitz Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 fanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 V-Power Shell.Acquire a Shell Loyalty Card; this saves you money on the most sustainable and clog free fuel too.I have a Shell loyalty card; however Shell closed their only service station within 15 miles of my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I also have a fuel card but the garage closest got re-done and now i'm too low to get out :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironflitz Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Move house.Buy a 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 i run my car on the cheapest fuel i can find, never premium, because its just a normal car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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