What fuel do you run your Occy VRS on?

Fasterbaby · 18-10-2004, 18:51

95 UL 97SUL or Optimax? And also are yours remapped chipped or modded in any other way? Thanks.

I have used 97SUL and also 95UL and it is standard atm, but will be remapped in the new year.

***DGW*** · 18-10-2004, 18:54

Not a vRS but remapped. BP Ultimate or Shell Optimax - but will probably use 95RON after having Jabba's boost controller fitted and only use 97/98RON for holidays and special occasions. (There is a hefty cost premium down south for the latter two.)

Jimmy · 18-10-2004, 19:33

Always Optimax or BP Ultimate at a push. Won't entertain 95 RON fuel now........

spinndrift · 18-10-2004, 19:35

Always use optimax - like Jimmy unless we're completely stuffed and have to put normal gas in.

sixman9 · 18-10-2004, 19:46

I DON'T use any of the 98 Ron stuff (simply because of cost, 450+ miles per week), but Mike at Jabba told me that BP's 95ron was better quality than supermarket juice, so that's almost all that I use (and Sainbury's at times because I get Nectar points there too

). The BP stuff makes the car run smoothly and pulls strongly.

I recently changed to Tesco's 95Ron stuff because it was 2p a litre cheaper where I work in Coventry (77.9p versus 79.9p @ BP). However, my fuel economy (non-scientifically

) seemed to go down by around 10%, which didn't justify the 2.5% decrease in price, so, I'm back to BP again

Interestingly, there was a rumour that BP old 97Ron stuff (?) actually became the "95" Ron stuff when ultimate was brought in (where I heard this I'm unsure of, sorry

)

My 2 pennies worth

Rich

stathap · 18-10-2004, 19:49

Optimax all the time on the REVO

***ColinD*** · 18-10-2004, 22:47

Depends, most of the time 95 from Texaco, BP or Shell.

I will run her on optimax when I have a trip coming up (trip = day out with the car) when I change the ecu program to 98 after a tank or two

MonkeyHanger · 18-10-2004, 22:51

Remapped & running on Optimax again. Though i will not waste a gallon of juice looking for a Shell garage, unlike some i can name

Tried Ultimate, wasn't impressed, though i have used Esso SUL and found it to be decent.

WrightyRS · 18-10-2004, 22:53

always Optimax,unless really stuffed and no Shell garages around.
only put the smallest amount in though of other manufacturers.

is BP Ultimate as good as Optimax???

mellowyellow · 18-10-2004, 23:27

Tesco's finest , as I get points ...........otherwise it's whichever is cheapest ..

................been down the Optimax route .............not convinced ........

stathap · 18-10-2004, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellowyellow

Tesco's finest , as I get points ...........otherwise it's whichever is cheapest ..

................been down the Optimax route .............not convinced ........

skin flint

Smifffy 3 f's · 19-10-2004, 01:23

Just started running on Optimax, I'm halfway through my second tank now and the car seems to be running better. Also MPG seems a bit better. Still not convinced though, I'll try a couple more tank fulls then go back to the normal stuff and see if there is any difference.

That Optimax is bl**dy expensive stuff.

boyced · 19-10-2004, 08:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixman9

that BP's 95ron was better quality than supermarket juice

I've always found BP's 95ron to give more MPG than normal supermarket stuff, thats what I found in my Clio!

Nigel26 · 19-10-2004, 08:38

run mine on either Ultimate or Optimax, find i get better mpg from the Ultimate though.

tried normal unleaded and didnt feel the car ran as well.

SkodiRS · 19-10-2004, 08:42

3 tanks Optimax then 1 tank unleaded.......have tried Ultimate but found is gives less mpg than Optimax and the car runs less smoothly.

That said, Ultimate is more consitant......I have had the odd "poor" tankful of Optimax.

Nigel26 · 19-10-2004, 08:45

i did hear that optimax goes off after 3-4 days in the tanks at the garage, dont know how accurate this is though.

i do know a guy that asks at the till before filling up to see how long ago the delivery was !

William · 19-10-2004, 08:58

I use the cheapest standard unleaded I can find. Just for scientific curiosity I let the car run almost dry and then filled up with BP Ultimate. Other than the hefty bill I noticed f**k difference either in power or mpg.

SkodiRS · 19-10-2004, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by William

I use the cheapest standard unleaded I can find. Just for scientific curiosity I let the car run almost dry and then filled up with BP Ultimate. Other than the hefty bill I noticed f**k difference either in power or mpg.

Common concensous is that you need to run at least a couple of tankfuls before feeling any benefit from Ulitmate or Optimax.

boyced · 19-10-2004, 09:09

Ultimate is too expensive, its 3p more than optimax

ect · 21-10-2004, 22:37

always use optimax in my 4x4 . although dearer would,nt use anything else . still getting 35 mpg beltin down m11 to see the super millwall play

regds ect

18-10-2004, 18:51	#1
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What fuel do you run your Occy VRS on? 95 UL 97SUL or Optimax? And also are yours remapped chipped or modded in any other way? Thanks. I have used 97SUL and also 95UL and it is standard atm, but will be remapped in the new year. __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

18-10-2004, 18:54	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,000 Thanks: 41 Thanked 147 Times in 112 Posts	Not a vRS but remapped. BP Ultimate or Shell Optimax - but will probably use 95RON after having Jabba's boost controller fitted and only use 97/98RON for holidays and special occasions. (There is a hefty cost premium down south for the latter two.) __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...47.59 mpg...

18-10-2004, 19:35	#4
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking Posts: 6,603 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Always use optimax - like Jimmy unless we're completely stuffed and have to put normal gas in. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk No money for rallying makes Andy a dull boy

18-10-2004, 19:46	#5
sixman9 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leicester Posts: 392 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I DON'T use any of the 98 Ron stuff (simply because of cost, 450+ miles per week), but Mike at Jabba told me that BP's 95ron was better quality than supermarket juice, so that's almost all that I use (and Sainbury's at times because I get Nectar points there too). The BP stuff makes the car run smoothly and pulls strongly. I recently changed to Tesco's 95Ron stuff because it was 2p a litre cheaper where I work in Coventry (77.9p versus 79.9p @ BP). However, my fuel economy (non-scientifically ) seemed to go down by around 10%, which didn't justify the 2.5% decrease in price, so, I'm back to BP again Interestingly, there was a rumour that BP old 97Ron stuff (?) actually became the "95" Ron stuff when ultimate was brought in (where I heard this I'm unsure of, sorry ) My 2 pennies worth Rich __________________ A wise man always know when to listen [so be wise and let me speak!!].

18-10-2004, 19:49	#6
stathap Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: north Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Optimax all the time on the REVO __________________ "Classic" Black Magic

18-10-2004, 19:33	#3
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Always Optimax or BP Ultimate at a push. Won't entertain 95 RON fuel now........

18-10-2004, 22:47	#7
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,205 Thanks: 18 Thanked 136 Times in 68 Posts	Depends, most of the time 95 from Texaco, BP or Shell. I will run her on optimax when I have a trip coming up (trip = day out with the car) when I change the ecu program to 98 after a tank or two __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

18-10-2004, 22:51	#8
MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remapped & running on Optimax again. Though i will not waste a gallon of juice looking for a Shell garage, unlike some i can name Tried Ultimate, wasn't impressed, though i have used Esso SUL and found it to be decent.

18-10-2004, 22:53	#9
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	always Optimax,unless really stuffed and no Shell garages around. only put the smallest amount in though of other manufacturers. is BP Ultimate as good as Optimax??? __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

18-10-2004, 23:27	#10
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,376 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tesco's finest , as I get points ...........otherwise it's whichever is cheapest .. ................been down the Optimax route .............not convinced ........ __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

19-10-2004, 01:23	#12
Smifffy 3 f's Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lancashire Posts: 567 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just started running on Optimax, I'm halfway through my second tank now and the car seems to be running better. Also MPG seems a bit better. Still not convinced though, I'll try a couple more tank fulls then go back to the normal stuff and see if there is any difference. That Optimax is bl**dy expensive stuff. __________________ AL. I'm not bald, I've just got low-maintenance hair.

19-10-2004, 08:38	#14
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	run mine on either Ultimate or Optimax, find i get better mpg from the Ultimate though. tried normal unleaded and didnt feel the car ran as well. __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

19-10-2004, 08:42	#15
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	3 tanks Optimax then 1 tank unleaded.......have tried Ultimate but found is gives less mpg than Optimax and the car runs less smoothly. That said, Ultimate is more consitant......I have had the odd "poor" tankful of Optimax. __________________ Adrian.

19-10-2004, 08:45	#16
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i did hear that optimax goes off after 3-4 days in the tanks at the garage, dont know how accurate this is though. i do know a guy that asks at the till before filling up to see how long ago the delivery was ! __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

19-10-2004, 08:58	#17
William BANNED Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use the cheapest standard unleaded I can find. Just for scientific curiosity I let the car run almost dry and then filled up with BP Ultimate. Other than the hefty bill I noticed f**k difference either in power or mpg.

19-10-2004, 09:09	#19
boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ultimate is too expensive, its 3p more than optimax __________________

21-10-2004, 22:37	#20
ect Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: wisbech Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	always use optimax in my 4x4 . although dearer would,nt use anything else . still getting 35 mpg beltin down m11 to see the super millwall play regds ect __________________ 4x4 232 bhp rally red hatch

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