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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Golf mk6 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: Steve30 on 29 December 2010, 20:59
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I have been using V-power diesel since i bought the car in March 10 , Its now costing 1:33 liter in London at them prices im thnking of useing normal derv?
My question is there any point in carrying on useing this stuff? I do think the engine runs better also feels a bit quicker or am i imagining this? :undecided:
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It's hard to tell the difference IMHO.
I tend to use BP if I can, it would be good to put your car on the dyno to see it's power curve vs a non premium diesel user like myself :smiley:
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Doc have you tried the V-power in your's ?
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Price makes me say no chance.
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Price makes me say no chance.
I'm feeling that too, but it does feel nice with V-power smoother engine. I'm just so glad I have the GTD now, last year it was the Ed30 270 quid a month petrol bills :shocked:
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I did try V-power in my GT TDI mk5 140 and I swear it didnt like it. Never tried it in the GTD as its like 8p a litre more for me. Thats £4.40 more per 55 litre tank full.
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This was discussed recently in the MK6 forum http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=175028.10
I think the consensus was that diesel doesn't have a higher octane as that is for petrol but it does have additives that are supposed to keep the injectors clean. Thus keeping the performance up.
So probably a placebo effect if you notice a difference on a relatively new car.
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I don't know about the current CR models but i really cannot tell the difference in our PD TDI130.
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This was discussed recently in the MK6 forum http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=175028.10
I think the consensus was that diesel doesn't have a higher octane as that is for petrol but it does have additives that are supposed to keep the injectors clean. Thus keeping the performance up.
So probably a placebo effect if you notice a difference on a relatively new car.
Sorry I forgot about that thread :smiley:
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On diesels it's the cetane number / rating that your looking for - octane is for petrol :wink:
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On diesels it's the cetane number / rating that your looking for - octane is for petrol :wink:
Yeah I know but the higher the cetane is, doesn't have the same effect as the higher the octane is in petrol. Is that right?
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Will keep the internals a bit cleaner, but modern cars now all have completely adjustable timing, so really, it's not worth the extra dollar as the new engines don't really need it now.
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The effects of having a higher cetane rating should be a better, faster burn giving a smoother more powerful engine.
If you search on the net opinions vary wildly :sad:
If I get r e a l y bored in work I may do some dyno runs and eu drive cycles using gravimetric tanks filled with both high and normal cetane diesel to see if there are any real world differences.
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I've always found that both the Golf and the Audi smoked less and went further per tank on the premium diesel stuff.
I avoid supermarket fuel at all costs as that's just nasty :sick: I think the Golf smoked less when the turbo went BOOM :laugh: :laugh:
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I have been useing total excellium Diesel , got to say i'm impressed very smooth , be good to hear your views on it? :cool:
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I have been useing total excellium Diesel , got to say i'm impressed very smooth , be good to hear your views on it? :cool:
Use it as often as I can :smiley:
Filled up before going on hols, done 400 miles, 4 up with suitcases and still have 1/4 tank left
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I have been useing total excellium Diesel , got to say i'm impressed very smooth , be good to hear your views on it? :cool:
Use it as often as I can :smiley:
Filled up before going on hols, done 400 miles, 4 up with suitcases and still have 1/4 tank left
Two Total men like moi. :grin:
Always use the petrol. Excellent combustion. :cool:
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I have been useing total excellium Diesel , got to say i'm impressed very smooth , be good to hear your views on it? :cool:
Use it as often as I can :smiley:
Filled up before going on hols, done 400 miles, 4 up with suitcases and still have 1/4 tank left
Two Total men like moi. :grin:
Always use the petrol. Excellent combustion. :cool:
You must be bored if your in here Asker :grin:
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I have been useing total excellium Diesel , got to say i'm impressed very smooth , be good to hear your views on it? :cool:
Use it as often as I can :smiley:
Filled up before going on hols, done 400 miles, 4 up with suitcases and still have 1/4 tank left
Two Total men like moi. :grin:
Always use the petrol. Excellent combustion. :cool:
You must be bored if your in here Asker :grin:
I popped in 'cause I missed ya. :kiss: