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General => The garage => Topic started by: Speedydub on 05 November 2003, 19:36

Title: Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: Speedydub on 05 November 2003, 19:36

I have an 86 1.8 8v Golf GTI.

Normally I put LRP in it.....can I use super? And can I just top up whats in there with Super?

Help from big strong boys much appreciated

 :-*

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: golfvr6 on 05 November 2003, 20:31

The best fuel to use for your car is super unleaded or optimax. I've heard the old k-jet engines don't like LRP. You don't need leaded fuel , you just need high octane fuel.

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: kniterider on 05 November 2003, 21:27

run my old kjet 8v on optimax runs sweet when warmed up been a bit rough when cold lately but hey its getting colder!

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: AdamB on 05 November 2003, 21:57

Speedy,
Try using the optimax, it works out cheaper for me as I got more miles per gallon, and the better performance is a real bonus. It should be fine to use in your motor.
Adam

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: Speedydub on 06 November 2003, 12:52

Cheers guys.....I will try that  ;D

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: modulater on 19 November 2003, 22:21

Sounds good to me  ;)

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: carpens on 21 November 2003, 15:56

What about on an 85 Mk2 8v?
I'm still running on LRP...

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: Gambit on 21 November 2003, 15:58

^^^^^ you can run it on Super Unleaded or Optimax without any problems

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: carpens on 21 November 2003, 15:59

Cheers!
Should I wait until my tank is almost empty or can I top up my LRP?

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: Golfgal on 21 November 2003, 16:09

I've had no end of probs wi optimax

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: Gambit on 21 November 2003, 16:12

id wait till its near enough empty before puttin in unleaded, cant see there being any probs mixing it anyhow

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: kniterider on 21 November 2003, 22:06

my 85 kjet 8v would run on meths if ya put it in lol, run it on owt optimax and bp ulitma give it a bit more go but normal unleaded runs fine, it aint blown up yet, he he he

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: modulater on 22 November 2003, 15:03

Every third tank I put in is optimax, runs fine and causes no hassles and thats on a 16V.

Title: Re:Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: Hammy on 22 November 2003, 21:51

Running pure unleaded here but decided to run every 4 tank on Optimax or Super Unleaded to see how it goes.

It in for atune in the next few weeks and will ask their opinion on the topic and let you all know what they say :)

Paul :)

Title: Re: Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: Overseer on 07 December 2004, 19:30

i run pure optimax... its great stuff.. it doesnt really start "working until you've put a tank or so through..

Title: Re: Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: mrwotto on 13 December 2004, 16:01

I have used optimax and its great stuff :grin:  I use it when ever I am near a shell garage

Title: Re: Silly Girlie Question....
Post by: rubjonny on 17 December 2004, 17:20

Pretty much all VW engines have hardened valve seats so do not need LRP or leaded petrol.