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Jonathan26



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Caspian Blue
Quality fuel - benefits ?

Has anyone any significant experience of running the supposed better quality diesels in their FL2 ? Not really bothered whether it works out economically better I.e. price vs better MPG but rather does it produce better MPG and better running / smoother pulling ?
I tend to avoid supermarket fuels but are the 3p per litre premium brands worth it ?
Thanks in advance. FL2 2007 57 GS
D2 2005 Td5 - gone and not missed
FL1 2005 Td4 - gone and missed

Post #183630 11th May 2013 1:41 pm
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IanH



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I've tried both Shell V-power and BP ultimate and to be honest found no difference in performance and in fact a slight drop in mpg. Far better to save your money. Have you tried going down the 2 stroke in diesel route? I've found that DOES make a difference re quieter engine and 'cleaner' performance

Post #183633 11th May 2013 2:28 pm
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taztastic



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I use V Power in mine, definitely better, you wont notice an immediate effect if going form standard to V but you definitely notice it going the other way, probably needs a couple of tanks to clear the system.
As for mpg I find it marginally better, not sure that it would pay its way in the difference but I prefer it so I use it.

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Andy S



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I've only ever used Shell V Power or BP Ultimate, even in France. I once put supermarket diesel into my old RRS and the drop in power and sluggishness was noticeable. Never used it since. Also only put V power/Ultimate into my Mini Cooper S Works. These fuels have extra cleaning agents in them and a better burn rate (more energy converted to movement). Save pennies using supermarket slops if you want to, but for a piece of kit which cost me well over £30K the marginal additional cost of buying decent fuel to burn in it doesn't amount to anything.

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ad210358



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Won't use Supemarket fuel, I've found I lose 2 to 3 mpg and performance is down compared to branded fuel and that's not just on Freelanders, we tested it on the the vehicles at work and found the same. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

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npinks



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I find I get about 50 miles extra using shell instead of tesco fuel Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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big-al-cove



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is that per gallon Shocked

what you using a sail Rolling with laughter 1995 P38 now dead
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Post #183641 11th May 2013 4:45 pm
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landy19840



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New v power nitro is meant to work straight away. I only ever use shell fuel, supermarket fuel is pants

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big-al-cove



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fifth gear test fuel test

alright it is petrol but the biggest difference in the fuels is the change in your pocket, small difference in BHP and very little difference in day to day driving

i suspect the findings on testing diesel will be similar, i have run ASDA diesel from new and never had a problem returning 40-42 mpg 1995 P38 now dead
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Post #183654 11th May 2013 6:03 pm
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npinks



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big-al-cove wrote:
is that per gallon Shocked

what you using a sail Rolling with laughter


50 miles per tank, got 300ish then once using shell diesel it get 340 to 350 average about 23-24mpg Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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ad210358



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big-al-cove wrote:
http://youtu.be/WTaBngvsPrc

i suspect the findings on testing diesel will be similar, i have run ASDA diesel from new and never had a problem returning 40-42 mpg


They do say what you've never had you never miss, but you could possibly have been getting 43 to 45 Thumbs Up p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Post #183656 11th May 2013 6:21 pm
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taztastic



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If he's getting 40-42 regularly its not V-Power he needs....more like strong coffee Laughing

Post #183657 11th May 2013 6:24 pm
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Legoman



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Snake oil I am afraid.

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big-al-cove



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ad210358 wrote:
big-al-cove wrote:
http://youtu.be/WTaBngvsPrc

i suspect the findings on testing diesel will be similar, i have run ASDA diesel from new and never had a problem returning 40-42 mpg


They do say what you've never had you never miss, but you could possibly have been getting 43 to 45 Thumbs Up


i here what your saying but the extra cost of such fuels outweighs any benefit



taztastic

i dont do town driving, i drive from Aberdeen to Mallaig some 220 miles one way at aprox 60 mph so this why i get reasonable mpg and its a manual 1995 P38 now dead
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Post #183667 11th May 2013 8:04 pm
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taztastic



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It's OK Big Al, it's only tongue in cheek banter, I get amazing mpg at 60, better with V power but the extra power and smoothness its negated anyway as I tend to use it. Your terrain wont help but those figures are very good.

Legoman, Snake oil it may be, who knows, I also prefer Heinz beans too Laughing It's a debate that will run and run, similar to 2so, to the OP's question, significant ..No but certainly a difference.

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