Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 24 July 2017, 15:50@Mattwilko92I think ppl are prepared to use better tyres or oil as it will have benefits, however the fuel was (as stated in the handbook) suggested to only have an effect on the R, and not the GTi. If VW have updated this advice it is interesting and something to try, but many original decisions were based on the handbook advice which said "don't bother" if i remember correctly. I am one who has used these fuels in the past in UK and Europe on cars (think its 102ron in Germany at the Ring) But didn't bother in the GTi as I mentioned above.The VW UK website says: (as per link posted somewhere above) "For most vehicles standard unleaded is fine (95RON) but for GTI and 'R we recommend super unleaded (98RON)."From the horses mouth, so to speak.
@Mattwilko92I think ppl are prepared to use better tyres or oil as it will have benefits, however the fuel was (as stated in the handbook) suggested to only have an effect on the R, and not the GTi. If VW have updated this advice it is interesting and something to try, but many original decisions were based on the handbook advice which said "don't bother" if i remember correctly. I am one who has used these fuels in the past in UK and Europe on cars (think its 102ron in Germany at the Ring) But didn't bother in the GTi as I mentioned above.
Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 July 2017, 21:36Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 24 July 2017, 15:50@Mattwilko92I think ppl are prepared to use better tyres or oil as it will have benefits, however the fuel was (as stated in the handbook) suggested to only have an effect on the R, and not the GTi. If VW have updated this advice it is interesting and something to try, but many original decisions were based on the handbook advice which said "don't bother" if i remember correctly. I am one who has used these fuels in the past in UK and Europe on cars (think its 102ron in Germany at the Ring) But didn't bother in the GTi as I mentioned above.The VW UK website says: (as per link posted somewhere above) "For most vehicles standard unleaded is fine (95RON) but for GTI and 'R we recommend super unleaded (98RON)."From the horses mouth, so to speak.All that happens if you don't run it on 98+ ron is it doesn't "FSI" so you lose between 10-30 BHP depending on the model.
Quote from: jjgreenwood on 24 July 2017, 23:11Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 July 2017, 21:36Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 24 July 2017, 15:50@Mattwilko92I think ppl are prepared to use better tyres or oil as it will have benefits, however the fuel was (as stated in the handbook) suggested to only have an effect on the R, and not the GTi. If VW have updated this advice it is interesting and something to try, but many original decisions were based on the handbook advice which said "don't bother" if i remember correctly. I am one who has used these fuels in the past in UK and Europe on cars (think its 102ron in Germany at the Ring) But didn't bother in the GTi as I mentioned above.The VW UK website says: (as per link posted somewhere above) "For most vehicles standard unleaded is fine (95RON) but for GTI and 'R we recommend super unleaded (98RON)."From the horses mouth, so to speak.All that happens if you don't run it on 98+ ron is it doesn't "FSI" so you lose between 10-30 BHP depending on the model.Can you explain how I lose upto 30 bhp, and what FSI that I can't get means? I thought the stratified fuel was used at idle and part throttle to ensure smooth delivery and non strat was then included when at WOT to wash and add fuel. Didn't think it had anything to do with fuel ron...
Quote from: jjgreenwood on 24 July 2017, 23:11Quote from: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 July 2017, 21:36Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on 24 July 2017, 15:50@Mattwilko92I think ppl are prepared to use better tyres or oil as it will have benefits, however the fuel was (as stated in the handbook) suggested to only have an effect on the R, and not the GTi. If VW have updated this advice it is interesting and something to try, but many original decisions were based on the handbook advice which said "don't bother" if i remember correctly. I am one who has used these fuels in the past in UK and Europe on cars (think its 102ron in Germany at the Ring) But didn't bother in the GTi as I mentioned above.The VW UK website says: (as per link posted somewhere above) "For most vehicles standard unleaded is fine (95RON) but for GTI and 'R we recommend super unleaded (98RON)."From the horses mouth, so to speak.All that happens if you don't run it on 98+ ron is it doesn't "FSI" so you lose between 10-30 BHP depending on the model.I’m sorry but i don’t believe that for one second.
The cost over a year to use higher RON fuel compared to normal - not enough for me care about.
Quote from: mattwilko92 on 23 July 2017, 17:35The cost over a year to use higher RON fuel compared to normal - not enough for me care about.For 10,000 miles a year - around £136 based on current figures (113p/l for 95, 122p/l for V-power).
Quote from: eatontrifles on 25 July 2017, 22:05Quote from: mattwilko92 on 23 July 2017, 17:35The cost over a year to use higher RON fuel compared to normal - not enough for me care about.For 10,000 miles a year - around £136 based on current figures (113p/l for 95, 122p/l for V-power).Or buy Tesco 99 @ 115.9/litre at the moment