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Did you notice a positive effect by using Shell Optimax?

Yes
21 (77.8%)
No
3 (11.1%)
Haven't tried it
3 (11.1%)

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Offline richy

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Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« on: 04 March 2004, 21:47 »
Is Shell Optimax worth the extra?  Does it do what they claim?
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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #1 on: 04 March 2004, 23:54 »
i didnt see any gain.......i suppose you only gain is your high bhp engine wont pink!
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Offline Cupra Turbo

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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #2 on: 05 March 2004, 00:09 »
it idles better ... and runs smoother
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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #3 on: 05 March 2004, 02:16 »
i said no but only cos i havent had a 'new' true performance car to test it out on. ::)
all my babies love four star  (LRP) and I like to keep them happy. :D
Put optimax in my (cough) ford (cough) the other day and cant say i noticed any difference except it ran out quicker! :P
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Offline Overseer

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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #4 on: 05 March 2004, 08:12 »
^ thats because some cars wont gain any benefits.
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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #5 on: 05 March 2004, 08:50 »
Optimax!!.............its the future, Ive tasted it.
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Offline FastGTI

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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #6 on: 05 March 2004, 08:55 »
Optimax is so much better and you really do notice the difference after a few tanks full...also cleans the engine.  Lets not forget the Top Trumps cards!  ;)
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Offline GavG60

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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #7 on: 05 March 2004, 09:52 »
made my 16v stop pinking for the first time in two years....feels smoother as well, mind you put an exotek valve on at the same time which makes a difference too... ;D
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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #8 on: 05 March 2004, 10:19 »
whats the officiakl RON for all the petrols, cos unleaded is 95, and super is 97. thats all i know. i use super unleaded from sainsburies cos its only 2 p dearer than normal unleeaded.

and wouldnt want to forget about the nectar points ;D
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Offline GavG60

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Re:Poll: Is Optimax any good?
« Reply #9 on: 05 March 2004, 10:22 »
So what should a mk2 16v run on?

4star lrp
super unleaded
optimax?

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