Diesel...

Sonic1980 · 27-07-2005, 15:02

During the few times I have filled up at BP I havent spotted ultimax diesel, only unleaded. Am I blind?

Also on the vRS does anyone notice that it takes ~£15 to get to half a tank but ~£20 to get from half to full?

It bugs me as when I get down to half a tank after covering about 250 miles I think I think I'm on target to hit the elusive 500 mile fill up...

**robmawer** · 27-07-2005, 15:11

Ultimate Diesel does exist...however, I don't know if it's been rolled out to all BP forecourts...

As to the second observation...you'll probably find that there is actually a £5 "gap" in the tank which will comprise of the area of the tank above which the fuel gauge can read, and also in the fuel filler neck...
Might also find the fuel tank isn't a "regular" shape, and actually tapers slightly towards the bottom, and the fuel gauge might not be calibrated to take account of this...

Rob.

MikeW · 27-07-2005, 15:24

I think it's about time they designed a car to run on waste. They always say that Landfill sites are virtually full and there's a looming oil crisis, why not design a car to run on rubbish? Government couldn't tax it either!

Andy vRS · 27-07-2005, 15:27

BP diesel has been around for ages - at least 6 months, although i don't rate it.

Moose · 27-07-2005, 15:30

I've found that odd glitch with the tank on most cars. The top bit drains off quicly and the last third takes ages. Probably why I leave it to the light now.

Sonic1980 · 27-07-2005, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

I think it's about time they designed a car to run on waste. They always say that Landfill sites are virtually full and there's a looming oil crisis, why not design a car to run on rubbish? Government couldn't tax it either!

Oh yes they could...

wd40 · 27-07-2005, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

Government couldn't tax it either!

Governments have taxed -

windows
hats
sex

who says they couldnt tax rubbish ?

sharkrider · 27-07-2005, 17:25

the special BP deisel isn't in all the forecourts, it's not in anston (standard deisel) but it is in Sheffield..... I like it, seems to run better..... smoke less....

Sonic1980 · 27-07-2005, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by wd40

Governments have taxed -

windows
hats
sex

who says they couldnt tax rubbish ?

They havent taxed shaving equipment though (or so I've heard...?) as it is deemed as a necessity...

...like fuel isn't...???

lisburn · 27-07-2005, 18:54

just watch utimate i got mixed up between the diesel (blue) pump and the petrol (blue PUMP) i wasnt embarasssed, had to syphon the tank on the forecourt, least i got my nectar points

**tfboy** · 27-07-2005, 20:18

Interestingly, I reckon the gauge isn't related directly to how much diesel you have left - it's also related to your consumption. On the last track day, by the time I left, needle was just in the red bit, and the fuel pump warning light came on.

Drove 10 miles down the road and then had quarter of a tank left

aixlad · 27-07-2005, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by wd40

Governments have taxed -

windows
hats
sex

who says they couldnt tax rubbish ?

Hire a skip, and then you'll have to pay Land Fill Tax on its capacity, is this taxing rubbish?

Regarding BP Ultimate Diesel, I really can't tell the difference, except in my wallet having paid 99.8p per litre for it just last week! I think bog standard regular Diesel will have to do from now on as I'm, not prepared to pay extortionate prices and then hear that BP has made £6 billion profit in just 6 months! Robbin' B****rds.

WW_VRS · 27-07-2005, 21:06

Esso diesel seems to be doing a grand job, doesnt smoke as much as the standard BP stuff, and I refuse to pay the 5p or even more premium to get the 'better' fuel.

Shell normal stuff seems fine too

MikeF · 28-07-2005, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

I think it's about time they designed a car to run on waste. They always say that Landfill sites are virtually full and there's a looming oil crisis, why not design a car to run on rubbish? Government couldn't tax it either!

doent the delorean do this

flyingscot · 28-07-2005, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by aixlad

Hire a skip, and then you'll have to pay Land Fill Tax on its capacity, is this taxing rubbish?

Regarding BP Ultimate Diesel, I really can't tell the difference, except in my wallet having paid 99.8p per litre for it just last week! I think bog standard regular Diesel will have to do from now on as I'm, not prepared to pay extortionate prices and then hear that BP has made £6 billion profit in just 6 months! Robbin' B****rds.

Try Shell's diesel extra. More performance and better quality at cheaper rathes than supermarkets and cheaper than BP!

flatfourburble · 28-07-2005, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingscot

Try Shell's diesel extra. More performance and better quality at cheaper rathes than supermarkets and cheaper than BP!

Keep mean to try that but I haven't found it so far

BP stuff is ok, the furby runs smoother on it but no difference in how smokey it is. Also mpg is about the same too

flyingscot · 28-07-2005, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

Keep mean to try that but I haven't found it so far

BP stuff is ok, the furby runs smoother on it but no difference in how smokey it is. Also mpg is about the same too

You need

http://www.shell.com/home/uk-en/html...on_finder.html

JUT · 28-07-2005, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingscot

You need

http://www.shell.com/home/uk-en/html...on_finder.html

Didn't think they'd released this in the London area yet?

EDIT: Very odd, this guide says the station near my work and the one near my house both stock it, but I'm sure neither do... maybe the website has been updated before the stations have...

Tranberg · 29-07-2005, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

I think it's about time they designed a car to run on waste. They always say that Landfill sites are virtually full and there's a looming oil crisis, why not design a car to run on rubbish? Government couldn't tax it either!

A quick trip to Denmark will get you out of that idea.

The Beatles song "Taxman" describes Denmark very well.

If rubbish could propel a car, it would be taxed, also in UK.

flyingscot · 29-07-2005, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUT

Didn't think they'd released this in the London area yet?

EDIT: Very odd, this guide says the station near my work and the one near my house both stock it, but I'm sure neither do... maybe the website has been updated before the stations have...

A lot of the material publisising the changes has gone. Even in my local filling station the pump has had little changes, but there is a sticker with diesel extra near the digits.

flatfourburble · 29-07-2005, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingscot

You need

http://www.shell.com/home/uk-en/html...on_finder.html

cheers matey, it says my local station has some but yet the other night I couldn't see any of the pumps selling it?

I will look again tomorrow

AndyVRS · 29-07-2005, 20:56

Just filled up on BP ultimate but at 99.9p don't think i'll be bothering that much considering at the min i'm dong about 1000 a week

MikeF · 01-08-2005, 09:51

Am i right in saying that if they have diesel extra then thats all they have ie no normal diesel any more, just the extra?

ScoobyChris · 01-08-2005, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeF

Am i right in saying that if they have diesel extra then thats all they have ie no normal diesel any more, just the extra?

That's what I thought when I filled up there as I couldn't find any normal diesel....

Chris

flyingscot · 01-08-2005, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

That's what I thought when I filled up there as I couldn't find any normal diesel....

Chris

Yep it replaces the ordinary diesel. It does make a difference in my car. On my regular commute I get at least 500 on Shell and I am lucky to get 450 on Tesco and 470 on other supermarket fuel. I hate Tescos Bio-diesel mix....

27-07-2005, 15:02	#1
Sonic1980 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: A hop and a skip from nowhere Posts: 1,603 Members Car: Fabia vRS - Black Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Diesel... During the few times I have filled up at BP I havent spotted ultimax diesel, only unleaded. Am I blind? Also on the vRS does anyone notice that it takes ~£15 to get to half a tank but ~£20 to get from half to full? It bugs me as when I get down to half a tank after covering about 250 miles I think I think I'm on target to hit the elusive 500 mile fill up... __________________ Fabia v/RS http://www.whf.org.uk Wildlife Heritage Foundation - The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. Part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Big Cat Encounter - Want an idea for a great present??

27-07-2005, 15:11	#2
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	Ultimate Diesel does exist...however, I don't know if it's been rolled out to all BP forecourts... As to the second observation...you'll probably find that there is actually a £5 "gap" in the tank which will comprise of the area of the tank above which the fuel gauge can read, and also in the fuel filler neck... Might also find the fuel tank isn't a "regular" shape, and actually tapers slightly towards the bottom, and the fuel gauge might not be calibrated to take account of this... Rob. __________________

27-07-2005, 15:30	#5
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,938 Members Car: None Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I've found that odd glitch with the tank on most cars. The top bit drains off quicly and the last third takes ages. Probably why I leave it to the light now. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

27-07-2005, 17:25	#8
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,879 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 243 Thanked 106 Times in 94 Posts	the special BP deisel isn't in all the forecourts, it's not in anston (standard deisel) but it is in Sheffield..... I like it, seems to run better..... smoke less.... __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

27-07-2005, 18:54	#10
lisburn Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NI Posts: 82 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just watch utimate i got mixed up between the diesel (blue) pump and the petrol (blue PUMP) i wasnt embarasssed, had to syphon the tank on the forecourt, least i got my nectar points __________________ SACHS CLUTCH , QUAIFE ATB , CUSTOM CODE PHASE 2 STONEY

27-07-2005, 15:24	#3
MikeW Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,509 Members Car: Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I think it's about time they designed a car to run on waste. They always say that Landfill sites are virtually full and there's a looming oil crisis, why not design a car to run on rubbish? Government couldn't tax it either!

27-07-2005, 20:18	#11
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,324 Members Car: "Fake" Black Magic vRS Thanks: 21 Thanked 76 Times in 66 Posts	Interestingly, I reckon the gauge isn't related directly to how much diesel you have left - it's also related to your consumption. On the last track day, by the time I left, needle was just in the red bit, and the fuel pump warning light came on. Drove 10 miles down the road and then had quarter of a tank left __________________ Xavier

27-07-2005, 21:06	#13
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,869 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 85 Times in 75 Posts	Esso diesel seems to be doing a grand job, doesnt smoke as much as the standard BP stuff, and I refuse to pay the 5p or even more premium to get the 'better' fuel. Shell normal stuff seems fine too __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

29-07-2005, 20:56	#22
AndyVRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 157 Members Car: Fabia Vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just filled up on BP ultimate but at 99.9p don't think i'll be bothering that much considering at the min i'm dong about 1000 a week

01-08-2005, 09:51	#23
MikeF Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north west uk (bury) Posts: 1,337 Members Car: Thanks: 54 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Am i right in saying that if they have diesel extra then thats all they have ie no normal diesel any more, just the extra?

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