What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS

jennny · 23-10-2006, 20:05

Quick question lads, what fuel should i be putting in my octy mk 11 VRS.
iv been going to morrisons to fill up, and putting normal un leaded in,am i going to knacker it up?

postmanpat · 23-10-2006, 20:09

Don't think you will knacker it as such, just won't be running to its full potential, swmbo runs Tescos 99 ron

smerko · 23-10-2006, 20:10

no you won't harm the engine at all! it is however spec'd to take 98 ron fuel (i.e. super unleaded+) so the engine may be producing slightly less power. ideally you want to fill with shell v-power, bp ultimate or tesco 99 ron but if your happy with the cars performance stick to what you are using! hope that helps a bit

jennny · 23-10-2006, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by smerko

no you won't harm the engine at all! it is however spec'd to take 98 ron fuel (i.e. super unleaded+) so the engine may be producing slightly less power. ideally you want to fill with shell v-power, bp ultimate or tesco 99 ron but if your happy with the cars performance stick to what you are using! hope that helps a bit

CHEERS for the reply, ill have a try of the fuels.
then i can see the differance in the performance

Jonno VRs · 23-10-2006, 20:36

I'd only ever use super unleaded, - min 97 ron. I almost always use Shell V-power though.

FTM · 24-10-2006, 10:20

most of the time mine gets Esso super unleaded as thats all there is close by...if I'm passing though it will get vpower from the shell garage at whitemare pool every couple of weeks

Hedge · 24-10-2006, 10:25

At the moment because of the fuel price reductions mine gets V-power.
In the past it has had normal unleaded but it feels so much perkier on the higher octane stuff.

jennny · 24-10-2006, 20:42

cheers everone for the replys
ill defo try the high octane stuff.
still got the normal un leaded in at the mo, and still manage to burn off a boy racer BMW...
Dont think he was to happy, but i sure was

TeflonTom · 24-10-2006, 20:44

personnaly i like shell v-power as my car allways seems to run better on it, but any fuel will do really

Andy_Q · 21-12-2006, 23:28

The cheapest super unleaded I've found is Sainsbury's which is typically only 2p per litre more than standard unleaded. There is a definate difference in performance when you put the 95ron 'vin ordinaire' as opposed to the better 97/98 ron stuff!

IANFABIAVrs · 27-12-2006, 18:24

I Use Shell Optimax. Dont Think It Makes Much Diff. Had A Mk1 Octy Vrs An Still Think Its A Better Built And Faster Car.

IANFABIAVrs · 27-12-2006, 18:51

TO BE HONEST THE OCTY MK2 VRS ISNT A VERY SPORTY FEELING CAR. I'd try using COAL IF I WAS YOU.

**roo** · 27-12-2006, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by IANFABIAVrs

TO BE HONEST THE OCTY MK2 VRS ISNT A VERY SPORTY FEELING CAR. I'd try using COAL IF I WAS YOU.

why do you keep posting crap? I've looked through and your recent posts are not very helpful. I gather you are not happy with your car, but others are and they want helpful answers to questions, not rubbish about using coal.

you know what they say, if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all.

and there is no need for capitals either

postmanpat · 27-12-2006, 19:27

At least hes stopped using capitals at the beginning of every word

IANFABIAVrs · 27-12-2006, 19:34

Well if people want to make mistakes an buy Skoda crap its up to them,there are plenty threads on this site about poor build quality.a perfomance car? NOT. wot does Vrs stand for?? Very Rubbish ****e?

postmanpat · 27-12-2006, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by IANFABIAVrs

Well if people want to make mistakes an buy Skoda crap its up to them,there are plenty threads on this site about poor build quality.a perfomance car? NOT. wot does Vrs stand for?? Very Rubbish ****e?

Interesting that you call yourself Ian Fabia Vrs then

**roo** · 27-12-2006, 19:38

just because you have had a bad experience does not mean everyone does.

The MK2 is as much of a performance car as the MK1, i.e not at all, they are family cars with a big engine stuck in them.

I've had three skodas now and not had any problems with any of them.

Emily-Elizabeth · 27-12-2006, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by IANFABIAVrs

Well if people want to make mistakes an buy Skoda crap its up to them,there are plenty threads on this site about poor build quality.a perfomance car? NOT. wot does Vrs stand for?? Very Rubbish ****e?

Here's a thought............Go to hell

HTH

Do you think Briskoda would exsist if everyone who bought their Skodas thought they were crap and ditched them ASAP.......No

The 2 litre FSI that Jenny has in her car is the same across the VAG board, just this one came in a Skoda wrapper. Would you say that a similar Audi was not of performance background??

IANFABIAVrs · 27-12-2006, 19:47

ill be honest the Fabia vrs is a good car!! the Octy vrs is Crap. looks unsporting all jacked up at the rear,drives nothing like a sporty car,you fell disconnected driving it. i loved the mk1 octy vrs an fabia vrs. just think the octy Vrs is not a good car. 200bhp. where it is i'd like to know? sorry if i **** anyone off. but i just hate the car,just doesnt live up to all the Skoda brocure ****e!!!!

Emily-Elizabeth · 27-12-2006, 19:50

So why have one in your avatar?

smerko · 27-12-2006, 19:52

personally i thought the old vrs drove crap in comparison with the new one. the new one felt nothing special for a start but once you start giving it a boot after run in period its definately faster than the old one

! doubt it won best performance hatch or whatever in what car mag for nothing! for the money at least in estate guise nothing touches it for space, speed and q-status.

MrkyMrk · 27-12-2006, 20:01

Sorry, mate. My MK2 vRS estate feels well faster than my MK1 hatch. You just got used to turbo diesel poke and have forgotten what petrol motors feel like. To drive, the grip level is far higher, the gearbox has properly spaced ratios and better action, the traction control controls traction and doesn't just stop you, the turn-in is better, the body-roll is reduced and the ride quality is improved.
As a drive, it's *far* superior to the MK1.

It's still no beauty and it doesn't feel quite so solid, but MK1 was a pretty rudimentary place to be sat. I wouldn't want to go back to that interior.
Anyways, weren't you gonna get a Clio? Or was it a Lotus? Or a TVR? Or something.

IANFABIAVrs · 27-12-2006, 20:44

WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?v=1tZFOF3Ay4&NR

Johnwg · 27-12-2006, 21:51

Strange how if anyone slates an Octy Mk1 or 2 VRS everyone has a go at the person who dares question its ability/quality, yet it appears to be more than acceptable for certain Forum members to slate the Fabia VRS at every avilable oportunity ?????

Not that I've got a problem with the Octy 1 or 2 VRS I think they're great cars, just a general observation

ScoobyChris · 27-12-2006, 21:55

I'd be looking at running it on the higher octane stuff. I believe it will run happily on 95 RON, but it won't be running the "high-performance" map so you won't be getting the full 200 horses. When switching, it might take a couple of tank fulls to notice a difference as the car will need to adapt to the higher octane fuel ... don't know if there's a way to reset the ECU to force it?

Chris

23-10-2006, 20:05	#1
jennny Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Candy Floss Land Posts: 95 Members Car: black magic OCTAVIA FSI VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS Quick question lads, what fuel should i be putting in my octy mk 11 VRS. iv been going to morrisons to fill up, and putting normal un leaded in,am i going to knacker it up?

23-10-2006, 20:10	#3
smerko Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 339 Members Car: Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport 2.0 8v Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS no you won't harm the engine at all! it is however spec'd to take 98 ron fuel (i.e. super unleaded+) so the engine may be producing slightly less power. ideally you want to fill with shell v-power, bp ultimate or tesco 99 ron but if your happy with the cars performance stick to what you are using! hope that helps a bit

23-10-2006, 20:36	#5
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,241 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS I'd only ever use super unleaded, - min 97 ron. I almost always use Shell V-power though. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

24-10-2006, 10:20	#6
FTM Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 227 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS most of the time mine gets Esso super unleaded as thats all there is close by...if I'm passing though it will get vpower from the shell garage at whitemare pool every couple of weeks

24-10-2006, 10:25	#7
Hedge FORE!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,053 Members Car: Shanks Pony Thanks: 45 Thanked 76 Times in 73 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS At the moment because of the fuel price reductions mine gets V-power. In the past it has had normal unleaded but it feels so much perkier on the higher octane stuff.

24-10-2006, 20:42	#8
jennny Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Candy Floss Land Posts: 95 Members Car: black magic OCTAVIA FSI VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS cheers everone for the replys ill defo try the high octane stuff. still got the normal un leaded in at the mo, and still manage to burn off a boy racer BMW... Dont think he was to happy, but i sure was __________________ Mmmm !!! Morning Tiffin

24-10-2006, 20:44	#9
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS personnaly i like shell v-power as my car allways seems to run better on it, but any fuel will do really

21-12-2006, 23:28	#10
Andy_Q Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire Posts: 16 Members Car: 2006 Race Blue Octavia VRs estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS The cheapest super unleaded I've found is Sainsbury's which is typically only 2p per litre more than standard unleaded. There is a definate difference in performance when you put the 95ron 'vin ordinaire' as opposed to the better 97/98 ron stuff!

27-12-2006, 18:24	#11
IANFABIAVrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CHESTER Posts: 51 Members Car: TVR T350T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS I Use Shell Optimax. Dont Think It Makes Much Diff. Had A Mk1 Octy Vrs An Still Think Its A Better Built And Faster Car. __________________ [size="7"][list=1][*]mmm i'm lovin it!

27-12-2006, 18:51	#12
IANFABIAVrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CHESTER Posts: 51 Members Car: TVR T350T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS TO BE HONEST THE OCTY MK2 VRS ISNT A VERY SPORTY FEELING CAR. I'd try using COAL IF I WAS YOU. __________________ [size="7"][list=1][*]mmm i'm lovin it!

27-12-2006, 19:34	#15
IANFABIAVrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CHESTER Posts: 51 Members Car: TVR T350T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS Well if people want to make mistakes an buy Skoda crap its up to them,there are plenty threads on this site about poor build quality.a perfomance car? NOT. wot does Vrs stand for?? Very Rubbish ***e? __________________ [size="7"][list=1][]mmm i'm lovin it!

27-12-2006, 19:47	#19
IANFABIAVrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CHESTER Posts: 51 Members Car: TVR T350T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS ill be honest the Fabia vrs is a good car!! the Octy vrs is Crap. looks unsporting all jacked up at the rear,drives nothing like a sporty car,you fell disconnected driving it. i loved the mk1 octy vrs an fabia vrs. just think the octy Vrs is not a good car. 200bhp. where it is i'd like to know? sorry if i ** anyone off. but i just hate the car,just doesnt live up to all the Skoda brocure *e!!!! __________________ [size="7"][list=1][]mmm i'm lovin it!

27-12-2006, 19:50	#20
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,650 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS with cruise and 5 disk CD changer as the 6th slot has stopped working. Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS So why have one in your avatar? __________________

27-12-2006, 19:52	#21
smerko Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 339 Members Car: Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport 2.0 8v Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS personally i thought the old vrs drove crap in comparison with the new one. the new one felt nothing special for a start but once you start giving it a boot after run in period its definately faster than the old one ! doubt it won best performance hatch or whatever in what car mag for nothing! for the money at least in estate guise nothing touches it for space, speed and q-status.

27-12-2006, 20:01	#22
MrkyMrk Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 912 Members Car: 06 Octavia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS Sorry, mate. My MK2 vRS estate feels well faster than my MK1 hatch. You just got used to turbo diesel poke and have forgotten what petrol motors feel like. To drive, the grip level is far higher, the gearbox has properly spaced ratios and better action, the traction control controls traction and doesn't just stop you, the turn-in is better, the body-roll is reduced and the ride quality is improved. As a drive, it's far superior to the MK1. It's still no beauty and it doesn't feel quite so solid, but MK1 was a pretty rudimentary place to be sat. I wouldn't want to go back to that interior. Anyways, weren't you gonna get a Clio? Or was it a Lotus? Or a TVR? Or something. __________________ *Mark*

27-12-2006, 20:44	#23
IANFABIAVrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CHESTER Posts: 51 Members Car: TVR T350T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?v=1tZFOF3Ay4&NR __________________ [size="7"][list=1][]mmm i'm lovin it! Last edited by IANFABIAVrs; 27-12-2006 at 20:56.*

27-12-2006, 21:51	#24
Johnwg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Lakes (Grange Over Sands) Posts: 2,072 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Thanks: 66 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS Strange how if anyone slates an Octy Mk1 or 2 VRS everyone has a go at the person who dares question its ability/quality, yet it appears to be more than acceptable for certain Forum members to slate the Fabia VRS at every avilable oportunity ????? Not that I've got a problem with the Octy 1 or 2 VRS I think they're great cars, just a general observation

27-12-2006, 21:55	#25
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	Re: What Fuel should i be useing in my VRS I'd be looking at running it on the higher octane stuff. I believe it will run happily on 95 RON, but it won't be running the "high-performance" map so you won't be getting the full 200 horses. When switching, it might take a couple of tank fulls to notice a difference as the car will need to adapt to the higher octane fuel ... don't know if there's a way to reset the ECU to force it? Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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