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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
basis is that the cars run well always have, I have used 'premium' fuels when travelling further afield and have noticed no difference. filled to the brim with bp's finest once after running the car down to fumes, no difference At work |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 ![]() |
Must admit to not trying this 'expensive' fuel yet but reading up on it, it does claim to have benefits. I'm not interested in MPG, the only thing that would sway me is if it helps in the longevity of the working parts, eg injectors, turbo, fuel pump and so on.
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RazMan Member Since: 18 Nov 2011 Location: Essexshire Posts: 336 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just to add another bit of 'fuel to the fire' |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 ![]() |
I know, that's another one I have been following with interest, I mean to try it but never do. |
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bigalf1961 Member Since: 14 Mar 2011 Location: manchester Posts: 846 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
how can supermarket fuel differ from standard fuel i cant see how because is it all refined to the same standards after all there are only 4/5 refinerys in the uk surley they all dont have differant ways of producing fuel |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
cripes the 2 stroke thing rears it head again. this forum once had the reference thread for the 2 stroke debate, people from all over including South Africa (sadly in this case) joined in the discussion.
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I almost always use Shell. I tried VPower for about 4 tanks full but it did not seem to make any significant difference to justify the extra price. However, speaking to a Total tanker driver the other day, he says they all fill up at the same BFIs anyway - so how do the brands differ? |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 ![]() ![]() |
I've noticed no difference with the Shell, but a definite performance improvement with BP Ultimate and also with 50% biodiesel. In both cases improvements were down to the higher cetane rating of the fuel.
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
50% biodiesel? At work |
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Junior Member Since: 22 Feb 2010 Location: M6 Posts: 799 ![]() ![]() |
Not positive about this, but.....I beleive the difference between the petrol from each retailer is that some use different additives, not sure when this is added? at the refinery or at the fuelstation? |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 ![]() ![]() |
Yep. Recycled cooking oil biodiesel from Purefuels http://www.purefuels.co.uk/ . I'm not sure I'd use it in the Fr2 though. Worked a treat in the Disco. I'd turn up at the bio pump with half a tank of normal, fill up with bio, drive up to Durham and refill with normal. Absolutely no problems and, as I said, better performance. Quite a lot of London taxis use 100% bio - reduces emissions drastically and helps get them through various tests they have to do. Some manufacturers, eg Merc and VW, are happy with 100% bio, although their English concessions don't always know that. Needs additives in the cold weather. |
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RazMan Member Since: 18 Nov 2011 Location: Essexshire Posts: 336 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Definitely not at the fuel station - at least it wasn't possible when I used to run one many moons ago. Any additives have to be carefully controlled at the refinery. Oh and be careful of the Bio and NEVER run 100% mix for more than a tank full at a time - only some pumps & injectors will tolerate it and need the additives to prevent bearing & seal failures. Cheers, Raz FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White |
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