99 ron v 97 ron fuel, what a difference
15-06-2008, 08:56 PM
#1
99 ron v 97 ron fuel, what a difference
since having the cossie back on the road, i've only put V power (optimax) from shell in it. Due to the strike at the moment all the Shell garages have no V power left, so i had to go to essos and get some 97 ron super unleaded. What a difference it makes! i used to think i'd never notice the difference but i certainly did, the car felt slower!
V power all the way!
pointless thread really, but thought i'd share it
ps. the cossie is stage 3, probably wouldnt have noticed it on a standard cossie
V power all the way!
pointless thread really, but thought i'd share it
ps. the cossie is stage 3, probably wouldnt have noticed it on a standard cossie
15-06-2008, 09:01 PM
#3
15-06-2008, 09:35 PM
#4
PassionFORD Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 5,768
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
97 ron seems to be more reasonably priced than shell I found though. I filled up 97 ron once simply cos I drove past my shell and got to the esso garage and really needed fuel and they didn't have regular unleaded and the 97 super was the same price as regular shell 95 ron.
Trending Topics
16-06-2008, 12:49 AM
#8
guys could do with some advice on this please,my saff is running stus chip and as you said reqiures 97ron,however in my area i can only get 95,so i have being using silkolene proboost to get the rating up,using approx half a litre to a full tank of fuel, has anyone used this before.your guidance would be appreciated greatly.
16-06-2008, 01:43 AM
#10
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: birmingham west mids
Posts: 11,919
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes
on
9 Posts
...Be safe enough to drive on, but I would be staying well away from peak boost and revs IMHO....
16-06-2008, 03:39 AM
#11
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Poole
Posts: 4,033
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
guys could do with some advice on this please,my saff is running stus chip and as you said reqiures 97ron,however in my area i can only get 95,so i have being using silkolene proboost to get the rating up,using approx half a litre to a full tank of fuel, has anyone used this before.your guidance would be appreciated greatly.
16-06-2008, 05:10 AM
#13
To Queef is not right
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My stage 3 sapph is mapped for v power but as its so expensive i mostly run it on the 97ron super unleaded, been running it on that for 4 years now, i stay away from high revs though and use the v power for track days, nurburgring and general spankings etc
16-06-2008, 07:14 AM
#15
guys could do with some advice on this please,my saff is running stus chip and as you said reqiures 97ron,however in my area i can only get 95,so i have being using silkolene proboost to get the rating up,using approx half a litre to a full tank of fuel, has anyone used this before.your guidance would be appreciated greatly.
Those octane boosters apprently are a waste of money for what boost they give you
16-06-2008, 08:21 AM
#16
Get on That!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lake District
Posts: 2,701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i'd notice the difference between the 99 V power and essso 97 super unleaded...just shocked at the difference really
i've stopped using V-power now its just to expensive been using tesco 99Ron and the car is performing perfectly well on it and its only 119p a litre round my way
16-06-2008, 08:24 AM
#17
Get on That!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lake District
Posts: 2,701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
guys could do with some advice on this please,my saff is running stus chip and as you said reqiures 97ron,however in my area i can only get 95,so i have being using silkolene proboost to get the rating up,using approx half a litre to a full tank of fuel, has anyone used this before.your guidance would be appreciated greatly.
james do you not have Esso supreme, or BP ultimate near you these fuels will both be fine if you add a goos quality octane booster to them
16-06-2008, 09:26 AM
#18
taken from Shell's website
"Formulated for enhancing power delivery
Shell V-Power is also a high-octane unleaded petrol (99 RON) designed to help maximize the performance of many modern engines. This is aided by Shell V-Powers Friction ModificationTechnology (FMT) which is formulated to reduce friction between the cylinder and piston rings, a critical area of the engine where lubrication is difficult to achieve. FMT is designed to help the engine turn more freely, and so help transfer energy from the fuel to the wheels more effectively."
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?.../overview.html
16-06-2008, 05:22 PM
#21
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Poole
Posts: 4,033
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
16-06-2008, 06:05 PM
#23
10K+ Poster!!
how much are people actually saving by using any other super instead of V-power?
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
16-06-2008, 06:10 PM
#25
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: birmingham west mids
Posts: 11,919
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes
on
9 Posts
how much are people actually saving by using any other super instead of V-power?
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
16-06-2008, 06:12 PM
#26
how much are people actually saving by using any other super instead of V-power?
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
16-06-2008, 06:13 PM
#27
how much are people actually saving by using any other super instead of V-power?
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
is it 2 or 3 pence a litre more expensive?
if you fill up 60 litres and the V-power is 3 pence more expensive you will save 1 pound 80 pence!
So people are risking their engines for Ł1.80!
16-06-2008, 06:20 PM
#31
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Poole
Posts: 4,033
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
16-06-2008, 06:22 PM
#33
16-06-2008, 06:30 PM
#38