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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: stevengeelan on 12 April 2009, 23:05
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So what fuel is everyone using?
I've been using Tesco Super Unleaded 99RON, as Tesco is pretty convenient for me (and I get clubcard points :grin: )
From what I've read its pretty decent. Looking forward to hearing everyones views.
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I've always used Shell. Mostly out of family loyalty - One of my relatives (my Godfather) was head of Shell in the Mediterranean.
So, nowadays it's exclusively V-Power and my car is tuned accordingly.
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I go for V Power as well. Hmm, never knew that tesco did a 99RON fuel.
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I go for V Power as well. Hmm, never knew that tesco did a 99RON fuel.
They do but uses bio-alcohol to get it up to the 99 ron mark unlike V-power.
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Either Tesco 99 or Shell V-Power. Not noticed any difference between the two so far.
Started off using BP Ultimate, but then migrated as I did feel a positive difference using the top two over the BPU.
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I've heard bad things about BP Ultimate 97 RON. A couple of Japanese scene friends won't go near the stuff after some scary knock readings.
I hear BP now do a 102 RON version of BP Ultimate now though which could be interesting.
I'm a shell V-Power man myself, but then only because there's one along the local commute.
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I hear BP now do a 102 RON version of BP Ultimate now though which could be interesting.
BP have had this for some time now though not all garages carry it.
Since it's not a big seller, you should be aware that petrol octane drops with storage so if you do buy some, it may actually be lower octane than the advertised 102.
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When I was a kid, Shell garages were everywhere, now I don't have one within 20 miles of home. I have only ever used Tesco or V-Power (when I can find it) and I can't tell the difference.
95 RON doesn't actually damage the engine does it? I was told by my dealer that they are only allowed to put 95 into any of their forecourt cars, so their demonstrators run 1000s of miles on the low octane.
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I used optimax/v power for 3 years but have been using tesco 99 for the past few months. Car seems much smoother at low rev's so I've avoided v power since. Unless i have no choice that is
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Used V Power ... OK.
Changed to Tesco 99 ... seems smoother with a bit more bite at top end.
When rolling roaded on same RR with same map about 2 weeks apart FWIW the Tesco stuff was stronger and gave the grand total of 4bhp extra at the top end :laugh:
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Found no difference between T99 and V-power (had loss of 8bhp on RR, which could be down the elements).
I prefer V-power but T99 is closer and I don't have to keep visiting the cash machine everytime I wanna fill up.
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I use a mixture of V-Power and Tesco 99. The Tesco 99 comes in pretty cheap if you have a 5p a litre off voucher :smiley:
I would say the car does start up better on a cold morning when its has a tank full of Tesco 99.
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Tesco 99 (bring on the points :D) for me. I use V-Power now and again if Im running low when Im out and about. A few times now I have run low and had to use other brand of premium fuels but only put enough to get me home and then refill with Tesco.
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tesco 99 for me, v-power too pricey especially wen im gettin 26mpg!!! every little helps :grin:
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Been using V-power the past 6months or Murco 99Ron (tho Murcoseems to last much longer than anything else), didn't get on with Tesco down here, but there superunleaded was only 97Ron then!
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Is there a price difference between T99 and V-Power?
Ive only had my car a little while and have filled up twice (always fill to the brim when empty) and thought that V-Power wa sthe way to go. I havent touched the T99, but may give it a try - especially if its a little cheaper ;)
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Only use V-Power. I had to put £10 of BP ultimate in which i was not pleased about, its not good stuff!
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v-power since new, though the missus did put £10 worth of BP ultimate in it the other day.
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Be thankful shes putting something in it :D
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Always use 99 Tesco’s brew.
Read a independent report a while back, testing all the known suspects and Tesco’s came out on top. My cars seem run very well on Tesco’s, not great on BP and fine on Shell. The low octane stuff really does dent the performance & mpg. :smiley:
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I was on 0miles yesterday, put in £3 Texaco fuel as its only a mile down the road just to get me 5miles over town to fill up on Murco!(I seem to burn texaco fuel more than anthing!).
Anyone else show this loyalty? :laugh: :laugh::grin: :grin:
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I was on 0miles yesterday, put in £3 Texaco fuel as its only a mile down the road just to get me 5miles over town to fill up on Murco!(I seem to burn texaco fuel more than anthing!).
Anyone else show this loyalty? :laugh: :laugh::grin: :grin:
....Yes, I've occasionally had to put in a fiver's worth of BP Ultimate or something, just to guarantee my arrival at the next Shell station.
:afro:
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Anyone have any links to reviews on all the main types of high octane petrol?
I may try Tesco99 and get some points at the same time ;)
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Quick search and I came up with this....
http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/Fuel_Test_Results_Update.shtml
For those who dont want to read it all (like me!), here sthe end result....
Bottom line? Use the Tesco 99 fuel where you can find it, it offers the best, most consistent performance of the fuels available and it’s cheaper than V Power. If you can’t find a Tescos that sells it then go for Shell’s V Power. If you’re feeling really flush, have a point to prove on a rolling road day (days where car enthusiasts compare their cars power on a dyno) or want to extract the maximum potential out of the car on a track day then the BP 102 fuel is worth a go, just bear in mind that £150 a tank would pay for a good proportion of tyres or some decent driver training.
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Yeah, that’s one of the tests I read... good on you Tesco :smiley:
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Look slike my next refuel will be at Tesco ;)
Guess its more points leading to more money off the shopping, which is always a bonus!!
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Look slike my next refuel will be at Tesco ;)
Guess its more points leading to more money off the shopping, which is always a bonus!!
and fuel has been double points for a good while
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I used to use V-Power and Tesco 99 in my ED30. It always sounded slightly "raspier" on Tesco 99 but smoother on V-Power IMHO :rolleyes:
Can't really tell any difference in the R32, sounds good whatever I use :evil:
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V Power for me :wink:
Always get 2-3 more mpg than with ordinary unleaded.
Cass
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Its looking good for tescos fuel. Started shopping at morrisons, so all my clubcard points are getting used for money off fuel. Woo Hoo!
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Would never use ordinary unleaded!
Either vPower or Tesco99 - will try Tesco99 when I next need to fill up to see if I notice any difference. If I dont, then I'll probably stick with T99.
I have Shell and Tesco stations near my house, and near my work - so am pretty flexible with who to go for!
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Its looking good for tescos fuel. Started shopping at morrisons, so all my clubcard points are getting used for money off fuel. Woo Hoo!
I thought clubcard points only go towards shopping - can the vouchers be used for petrol as well??
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Its looking good for tescos fuel. Started shopping at morrisons, so all my clubcard points are getting used for money off fuel. Woo Hoo!
I thought clubcard points only go towards shopping - can the vouchers be used for petrol as well??
Yes :smiley:
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Seems VPower and Tesco99 are boh at the same price at the moment - 99.9p
I hear VPower has added minerals etc that keep the engine cleaner over the long term though - so maybe thats the one to go for?
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I paid over £1 last week for the first time in ages for my Tesco99 :( 101.9 :(
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I paid 98.9 for tesco 99 today
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Yuo, looks like prices are on their way up yet again! :(
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Anybody remember this?
http://www.petrolprices.com/blog/tesco-apologises-for-contaminated-fuel-66.html&p=2 (http://www.petrolprices.com/blog/tesco-apologises-for-contaminated-fuel-66.html&p=2)
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Yup I remember when all that happened with Tesco fuel.
TBH as long as prices stay the same I'd opt for VPower, but if T99 became much cheaper I may give them a shot.....
Still waiting fr my VPower card though :(
I still have the standard one.
Not sure what the requirements are to get the VPower one?
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Yup I remember when all that happened with Tesco fuel.
TBH as long as prices stay the same I'd opt for VPower, but if T99 became much cheaper I may give them a shot.....
Still waiting fr my VPower card though :(
I still have the standard one.
Not sure what the requirements are to get the VPower one?
IIRC you need at least 300bhp, so that rules you out :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Taken from Shell website:
"Customers who buy at least 150 litres of Shell V-Power or Shell V-Power Diesel per calendar quarter should be invited to join in the following quarter. We will send you a new card if you qualify."
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I buy more than that a month - where's my card!?
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Just filled the tank with tesco 99ron 97.9p! Happy days! :laugh:
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I buy more than that a month - where's my card!?
I take you already have a normal points card with shell? Might be worth giving them a call or email or something. From what people said on a scooby forum you don't really get much, they were very disapponted with it.
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Hmmm, hopefully I'll get mine in the next quarter then - I do more then 150 litres in a month!
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I buy more than that a month - where's my card!?
I take you already have a normal points card with shell? Might be worth giving them a call or email or something. From what people said on a scooby forum you don't really get much, they were very disapponted with it.
Ta - I'll check it out
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You have got to have a current normal shell card and put at least 150 V-Power a month for a quarter before you will even get considered to be invited for the V-Power card. I got my letter after about 4 months use of the normal card.
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You have got to have a current normal shell card and put at least 150 V-Power a month for a quarter before you will even get considered to be invited for the V-Power card. I got my letter after about 4 months use of the normal card.
Its 150 litres a quarter (not 150 litres per month for a quarter) - you should then receive your card in the following quarter.