Tidgy Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Dunno, all the quotes i could find direct from Shell on the threads say its 99 :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I'm reading the thread on the Gtr forum now lol it's basically full of uncertainty but apparently Shell still officially state it's 99 Ron mainly just speculation on there tbh http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/399578-shell-v-power-not-99-octane.html#/topics/399578?_k=bakviz Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Ah get to the end and it says minimum 99 ron on that one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Interesting. I know it's a year out but interesting read... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/advice/fuelling-the-debate-is-supermarket-fuel-ok-to-use-in-your-car/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I think the problem with supermarket fuel is consistency as its bought on price , whereas if you buy v power or bp you know it should be the same every time Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, kershaw-330s said: I think the problem with supermarket fuel is consistency as its bought on price , whereas if you buy v power or bp you know it should be the same every time Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk V Power or BP fluctuate as well though, don't they? They're just 10p more per litre for the additional 2 octane numbers/additives they add in that supermarkets probably don't add in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 It all about the ethanol content and loads of this but bp and Shell make the fuel to a certain grade for their pumps whereas asda have no idea what's in the fuel they're selling you . Do you not remember a few years ago asda had a bad batch with a weird additive in that ruined everyone's lambas and cats p> Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 30 minutes ago, kershaw-330s said: It all about the ethanol content and loads of this but bp and shell make the fuel to a certain grade for their pumps whereas asda have no idea what's in the fuel they're selling you . Do you not remember a few years ago asda had a bad batch with a weird additive in that ruined everyone's lambas and cats p> Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk Don't remember that if I'm honest, but I've only been here about 7 years. What that article says though is that all the fuel is made to a certain grade. Yea, obviously the higher octane the better, but there's nothing "wrong" with say, a supermarket 97 RON compared to a 97 RON from Shell. Anyone could have a "bad batch" unlucky for ASDA. At any rate, going to go for the BP Ultimate from now on. Will inform of results 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razz311 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 4 hours ago, Seminole81 said: Interesting. I know it's a year out but interesting read... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/advice/fuelling-the-debate-is-supermarket-fuel-ok-to-use-in-your-car/ I might try swapping to a more premium fuel to see if i can get more MPG out of my tank after reading this. I normally use Sainsbury's standard Unleaded because i drive past on the way home and its the cheapest. But if i see a goods increase in MPG from some higher octane stuff then it may be worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 3 hours ago, Seminole81 said: Don't remember that if I'm honest, but I've only been here about 7 years. What that article says though is that all the fuel is made to a certain grade. Yea, obviously the higher octane the better, but there's nothing "wrong" with say, a supermarket 97 RON compared to a 97 RON from Shell. Anyone could have a "bad batch" unlucky for ASDA. At any rate, going to go for the BP Ultimate from now on. Will inform of results 😊 No no no. Stay with v power or tesco 99. Don't risk your engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 9 hours ago, Tidgy said: No no no. Stay with v power or tesco 99. Don't risk your engine. There's neither of those near me 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 If you can only get 97 that's fine but I would recommend a map for the fuel you are using, that would ensure reliability it's just I know on mine it says on the filler 98 octane only, which is great as we dont have 98 over here. Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 As above, have to get it mapped for crap fuel :( still not ideal :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Doing well with my current tank... will have to fill up on my way home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 New record!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 On 1/5/2017 at 7:46 PM, Sandals said: New record!! Nice...I'm jealous 😂 I filled up today at 165mi...mind I still had a canny bit left, but I think my best is about 220, and that was really pushing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 About average... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I would be pushing 280-300 if I let mine get low enough for the light to come on [emoji54] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, david1972 said: I would be pushing 280-300 if I let mine get low enough for the light to come on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2L compared to 2.5? I usually get around 220ish normal driving. I'm putting it down to cold weather burning the fuel a bit quicker and also letting the car warm up for a few minutes on these cold mornings (was -3 here in Newcastle this morning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRMXEX Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I normally get around 180 per tank 😫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linx Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 That's terrible 😱. Sent from my HTC Desire 530 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkRX Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 On 02/04/2016 at 5:59 PM, Jamie_uk said: Completely standard 2.0 Impreza hatchback, surely can't have similar mpg to some of the cars here? Traffic jams I saw it go to 11mpg :( round the doors 27mpg Running it round backroads 23mpg. Driving to London at 70 on cruise control 36mpg. 363 miles to that tank. But find the computer is about 3mpg higher than it is everytime. With my similar Impreza 2.0 RX, I have averaged 34.8 mpg over 19 months. This is mostly local commuting, B and unclassified road driving with the occasional long trip. I start getting twitchy when I get to 350ish as the the garages here are few and far between. I also find that the computer is optimistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_uk Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 What's it like for hills your way? The grounds rarely level here which doesn't help. I got 34 in the south. But it's slowly creeping down bit by bit. And motorways is now 30mpg even cruising. Gonna have a tinker see if I have messed something I did up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Huddersfield and back today, 33.1mpg [emoji2] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Leeds and back on Tuesday; lets see what that returns. 33.1 was a record for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Leeds n back 31.2 Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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