Super market fuel V Branded fuel.

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Drago

Legendary Member
Have I just dropped into a caravan forum?

Yes, and I like crapping into a box of chemicals.
 
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midlife

Legendary Member
You can "map" a car to run on a specific brand of fuel? I've not heard of that, what does it involve and how does it work?

Last bloke that napped my car was Bob Rawle and here's a bit from his website. 404 BHP ...

http://www.brdevelopments.com/solutions.html


Fuel choice is very important and strongly influences potential gains, for the best opportunity then Shell V Power or Tesco Momentum (99) must be the norm. 97 ron Super is then next best with 95 ron allowing some gains but mainly forcing a remap for safe engine performance when using the low fuel grade. One fuel to avoid is BP Ultimate which is not suited to the Impreza engine.

Lots of bits changed and 50/50 methanol and water injection..
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Tin Pot

Guru
Apologies if this has been asked before but is there a difference in quality between the two. My daughter-in-law works for a Texaco service station and she keeps telling me her fuel is better than Sainsbury or Asda. I use good old diesel by the way.
Any experts on here who can resolve it?
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tyred

Squire
Location
Ireland
I do believe there is a difference between fuels. My ancient 205 is hardly the last word in sophistication but any time I put Applegreen petrol (from different Applegreen suppliers) it runs like a dog whereas petrol from the Texaco garage doesn't cause these problems and gives better MPG.
 

Pale Rider

Legendary Member
Has the impact of short journeys been mentioned?

Leaving brand of fuel aside, there's no doubt my last three turbo diesels ran better after being given a good belt down the motorway.
 

nickyboy

Norven Mankey
[QUOTE 4687336, member: 9609"]prevailing winds ?

I think they have been adding palm oil to diesel (eu eco disaster blunder) and that has reduced mpg, may be some refineries add more than other ?[/QUOTE]

Good call. Cornwall to London is likely to be tailwind, London to Cornwall is likely to be headwind. As cyclists we all know the effect of these
 

youngoldbloke

The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
I simply buy the cheapest, branded or otherwise - and most often it will be otherwise. I've yet to notice any difference in mpg, and I've kept detailed records since new.
 

potsy

Rambler
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I'm blaming this thread for accidentally filling mine up with Tesco Momentum this morning.

I better see a performance benefit or there'll be trouble :angry:
 
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