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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: PabloDiablo on 11 March 2015, 21:35
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Hi folks, new member and first post here, so play nice!
Picked up my first GTI at the weekend - been contemplating taking the plunge for a while now and finally done it. Absolutely delighted so far - just 4 days in, and not much more than the commute to work since the weekend, but what a car.
Any views out there on the pros and cons of Standard unleaded versus Super unleaded? I see the fuel cap sticker recommends Super, but I've been driving diesels for the last 12 years or so, hence no personal experience of this.
All views welcome.
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If u can afford it and think it's worth it, buy super. Higher grade fuel so will be better for the engine, more economical and should improve performance.
In the real world though I'm not sure it's worth it. I'm not sure it will make a noticeable difference and personally I'd rather spend my money on other things!
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There's been quite a few tests and comparisons done on this and the jury's still out as to whether you get any real benefit. There's always two camps of thought. However the mk6 gti was optimised to run on 98RON higher octane fuel. Interestingly the mk7 GTI is optimised to run on 95RON.
I've always used super unleaded, preferably Shell V Power Nitro+ so don't know any different really. Car has always run like a dream.
It's personal choice at the end of the day.
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You've spent a lot of money on a great car and want to save a few pence on cheap fuel? I use V power in all my cars and bikes, get a shell card and you get a little bit back to offset the cost :) Enjoy
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With the dramatic reduction in the cost of fuel, maybe makes sense to treat it to the V Power. 5th Gear did do a test a while back and the more expensive fuel did deliver slightly higher BHP also felt more responsive. I would think though and i've never had a shot in a GTi it'll be a bit like Captain Picard telling Wesley to go to warp speed 9!!!! Think my diesel dog get to about warp 6! :grin:
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The attached fifth gear fuel test video may help you make up your mind. It is from 2012 so things may have moved on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTaBngvsPrc
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Interesting joe6, thanks for posting.
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i got told from a guy who knows his engines inside out and swears by v power. different stations will have different octane levels but cleans your engine, makes it work more efficient and obviously the increased bhp and mpg! :whistle:
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Iv'e always used Vpower (well since the new engine) can't say I feel any difference and the MPG isn't any better but I don't mind spending the extra, it's only 5-8p and as someone mentioned earlier get a shell card and you can get a little back every few month.
Alternatively if your lucky to have a Tesco near you, apparently the 99 octane they do IS shell comes from the same refinery just not branded thus it's cheaper. Unfortunately the Tesco's near me doesn't sell it so stuck with Shell...
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Welcome Pablo,get some pics on here of your car.I just sold one like yours it's a long shot but your reg doesn't start with ML11 does it?
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Thanks for the feedback folks - think I'll give the posh stuff a try and see how it goes.
AndyG......will get some pics up soon. Plate starts KS61 so guess it's not your old one.
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We all love a Gd pic or two!
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....any hints for adding pics to my profile?
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....any hints for adding pics to my profile?
You'll need to upload pics to a hosting website such as photobucket or flickr. Then on your chosen pic, copy and past IMG code (photobucket) or BBC code (flickr) and post into your sig. You'll need to keep the image size relatively small for sig pics. Also help here, though it not sure how up to date it is.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
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Thanks Booth11.....that's a few pics successfully added to my profile. Still the dealer pics for now, but its a start!
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Car looks great Pablo welcome :cool:
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Car looks great Pablo welcome :cool:
Very nice Pablo :cool: I do love a tidy white mk6.
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I've had 2 mk6 Gti's and I ran them on 95ron with no probs. I would get 350 to 370 miles out of the tank. :smiley:
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I run mine on Super
I did have the emissions light come on. A specialist diagnosed too much oil, drained 1/4 litre and cleared the code. It came back on a few weeks later, after I could only find regular
I thought nothing of this until the light went off after a motorway run (and fuel stop for Super)
I assumed this to be a coincidence until that cycle happened again this weekend - 3/4 tank of lower grade, followed by emissions light a day or two later
Long motorway run and a Super fill up and the light is off again
Don't know if this is coincidence, if there is something wrong with the inlet system that sustained high revs clear vs town driving or if it's the fuel - anyone had any experience of this?
Cheers
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There's been quite a few tests and comparisons done on this and the jury's still out as to whether you get any real benefit.
New member here also, waiting patiently for the right MK6 3 door, anyway, I thought this debate had been settled long ago. As others have said it's about personal choice, but I'll never use anything less than V Power because of a few People I know that had issues with injectors using supermarket fuel never to have them again once they switched to better fuel.
This is worth the watch for those that haven't seen it, and partly why I always use V Power. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQghB4asSnI
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There's been quite a few tests and comparisons done on this and the jury's still out as to whether you get any real benefit.
New member here also, waiting patiently for the right MK6 3 door, anyway, I thought this debate had been settled long ago. As others have said it's about personal choice, but I'll never use anything less than V Power because of a few People I know that had issues with injectors using supermarket fuel never to have them again once they switched to better fuel.
This is worth the watch for those that haven't seen it, and partly why I always use V Power. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQghB4asSnI
wait patiently mate one will come! what 3 dor you waiting for? colour? wheels?
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There's been quite a few tests and comparisons done on this and the jury's still out as to whether you get any real benefit.
New member here also, waiting patiently for the right MK6 3 door, anyway, I thought this debate had been settled long ago. As others have said it's about personal choice, but I'll never use anything less than V Power because of a few People I know that had issues with injectors using supermarket fuel never to have them again once they switched to better fuel.
This is worth the watch for those that haven't seen it, and partly why I always use V Power. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQghB4asSnI
Hi and welcome :smiley:
There may well be the evidence to back up the claims of higher octane fuel being better, so perhaps you're right. The debate however, is just that and will probably go on and on. Regardless of facts it usually one person's preference or belief against another's.
Like you I always use super unleaded and preferably V Power Nitro+, although my nearest Shell garage is 7 miles away in another town. I purposely coordinate my work trips there will fuel fill ups, but sometimes I have to settle for Esso super which is only 97ron :sad:
How's your search going? Have looked at many?