Which Fuels?

countstex · 05-02-2007, 03:29

I tend to try and stick the the 'high end' fuels when refuling my L&K 1.8T.. I'm presuming this engine qualifies to use them!

Which supplier do others tend to prefer for this? I've tried a few of them and so far the BP stuff seems to give me the best feeling.. (plus I get my extra nectar points)

fatty5000 · 05-02-2007, 15:25

A lot of people like V power by shell but it ain't cheap i use texaco 97 ron only because i got a company fuel card for texaco
If i put my own it in its normally tesco 99 ron which is well priced i.e. cheap
I notice a slight difference with 97/98/99 over 95 but ithink it's generally better for the car if you use higher octane
On a side note if you have to use 95 it will retard the timing which will take a tankful possibly more of high octane to regain the performance benefits

I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong

storm monkey · 05-02-2007, 19:31

Bio Ethanol from Morrisons...............107 Octane

Think you need a new fuel pump and remap though

Phil

Aaquil · 05-02-2007, 22:32

I use Shell V-Power Optimax stuff...works for me!

Ianto · 05-02-2007, 23:23

Fuel i use in my 01 VRS.......

1: Shell v power - When I can get to a shell garage!
2: Total super 97 Excellium - Most of the time as it's close to work
3: Tesco 99 Super
4: Bp Ultimate - If i'm passing
5: Any other super unleaded

95 ron - no way - it runs like an absolute dog on the stuff

Ian

razor · 05-02-2007, 23:38

thats whats great bout this site, the info! i always new it wz ment for higher RON stuff but i didnt realise the the diffrences, its hard to get good stuff in ireland (?) but i didnt know bout the timming, be v power from now on! i only got it evey now and again! but V-Power onwards!

It aint no taxi · 05-02-2007, 23:44

I have a V power drinking Octy

Only thing is that it's a thirsty beast when you press the loud pedal

skud vrs · 06-02-2007, 00:38

The difference between filling up with 95 and v power is only £3.50 per tank.

It makes sense to fill up with v power.

PEMBO · 06-02-2007, 00:49

I try to use "the good stuff" when I have enought money, but normally aim for every other tank to be the good stuff. Makes a bit of a difference in my furby but not tried it in the octy yet.

mluton · 06-02-2007, 11:18

I always use V power now in my octy

countstex · 06-02-2007, 11:47

Looks like V Power is coming out tops, guess I should put my Shell points card back in the wallet

VRSPhil · 06-02-2007, 11:58

Another vote for V-power

I very rarely use anything else. It's true that you need a few tanks of the stuff to really make a difference.

funkymonkey · 06-02-2007, 11:59

how much is the 99 ron from tesco

PEMBO · 07-02-2007, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

Another vote for V-power

I very rarely use anything else. It's true that you need a few tanks of the stuff to really make a difference.

Where do you go for that Phil? I tend to go Tesco on Marton Road on the way back from the mrs house

countstex · 07-02-2007, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatty5000

On a side note if you have to use 95 it will retard the timing which will take a tankful possibly more of high octane to regain the performance benefits

I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong

On this subject then, does it make sense to pick one brand and stick with it, or is just sticking to higher octanes in general enough?

05-02-2007, 03:29	#1
countstex Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which Fuels? I tend to try and stick the the 'high end' fuels when refuling my L&K 1.8T.. I'm presuming this engine qualifies to use them! Which supplier do others tend to prefer for this? I've tried a few of them and so far the BP stuff seems to give me the best feeling.. (plus I get my extra nectar points)

05-02-2007, 15:25	#2
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,513 Thanks: 271 Thanked 199 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? A lot of people like V power by shell but it ain't cheap i use texaco 97 ron only because i got a company fuel card for texaco If i put my own it in its normally tesco 99 ron which is well priced i.e. cheap I notice a slight difference with 97/98/99 over 95 but ithink it's generally better for the car if you use higher octane On a side note if you have to use 95 it will retard the timing which will take a tankful possibly more of high octane to regain the performance benefits I'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong __________________

05-02-2007, 19:31	#3
storm monkey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North West Cumbria Posts: 311 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? Bio Ethanol from Morrisons...............107 Octane Think you need a new fuel pump and remap though Phil __________________ My Car - 2.0 TDI Octavia L&K My Toy - 95 Corrado VR6 STORM SWMBO's - 55 Navara

05-02-2007, 22:32	#4
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 464 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? I use Shell V-Power Optimax stuff...works for me!

05-02-2007, 23:23	#5
Ianto Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? Fuel i use in my 01 VRS....... 1: Shell v power - When I can get to a shell garage! 2: Total super 97 Excellium - Most of the time as it's close to work 3: Tesco 99 Super 4: Bp Ultimate - If i'm passing 5: Any other super unleaded 95 ron - no way - it runs like an absolute dog on the stuff Ian __________________

05-02-2007, 23:38	#6
razor Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 272 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? thats whats great bout this site, the info! i always new it wz ment for higher RON stuff but i didnt realise the the diffrences, its hard to get good stuff in ireland (?) but i didnt know bout the timming, be v power from now on! i only got it evey now and again! but V-Power onwards! __________________ Yes Its A Skoda,Deal With It!Now Gone Golf 1.9 TDi Sleeper Power,Enough said!

05-02-2007, 23:44	#7
It aint no taxi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glasgow, in wet and windy Scotland, with lots of twisty A roads, fun is not always in straight lines Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? I have a V power drinking Octy Only thing is that it's a thirsty beast when you press the loud pedal __________________ Red Octavia V/RS

06-02-2007, 00:38	#8
skud vrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Telford Shropshire Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? The difference between filling up with 95 and v power is only £3.50 per tank. It makes sense to fill up with v power.

06-02-2007, 00:49	#9
PEMBO Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, home of legends :P (not the worst place in the UK at all...honest guv) Posts: 3,044 Thanks: 176 Thanked 100 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? I try to use "the good stuff" when I have enought money, but normally aim for every other tank to be the good stuff. Makes a bit of a difference in my furby but not tried it in the octy yet. __________________ 1.4 16v Comfort 2001 - Average 40.21 MPG (REAL) over 14,909 miles YAR! Subliminal Advertising..Buy PEMBO a PINT!!!! YAR!

06-02-2007, 11:18	#10
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 46 Thanked 228 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? I always use V power now in my octy __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

06-02-2007, 11:47	#11
countstex Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? Looks like V Power is coming out tops, guess I should put my Shell points card back in the wallet

06-02-2007, 11:58	#12
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,278 Thanks: 205 Thanked 202 Times in 146 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? Another vote for V-power I very rarely use anything else. It's true that you need a few tanks of the stuff to really make a difference.

06-02-2007, 11:59	#13
funkymonkey Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 260 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Fuels? how much is the 99 ron from tesco __________________ drive it like you stole it

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