Petrol

[dazz666]

I normally just use Unleaded but yesterday i decided to go "all out" and fill up with Total Excellium...

What a difference it made, ride seems to be smoother and the engine seems to respond quicker. Well worth the extra 3p!

Whats everyones experience with this?

 

[Stu DemonD]

Well, I did go onto this Total Super at some stage [it is my local garage, therefore so convenient] - but with the mileage I do, and the extra expense, I moved back onto Total normal....

BUT now I run Tesco 99 RON stuff - now that rocks

 

[sammiboo]

Shell all the way for me, I would use optimax but it isnt worth it for a 1.6 bravo and i spend £200 a month on fuel. I wont touch supermarket fuel, from my experience my cars have run a bit rough.

 

[Stu DemonD]

I agree with avoiding supermarket fuel - never touched it, and still don't, but the TESCO 99 stuff is from another supplier, Greenergy or something.

I used to run Optimax solely for years in my 'other' car, but the nearest garage was a right hassle to get to, and so I gave up in the end.

 

[Steven]

I don't notice the difference in Brava, Sei or Panda between 95 and Super. In the Alfa it's a huge difference, it idles smoother, accelerates cleaner and is smoother all round.

 

[sammiboo]

i think i saw it on top gear where they filled cars up with superfuel and shell came out on top, it added a few extra BHPs.

H fills his coupe up with optimax, I never used it on mine cos i couldnt afford spending the extra money with the high monthly fuel bills i was paying.

 

[Stu DemonD]

i did a thread in the Stilo section recently about super fuels, and this was one of the many interesting replies:

https://www.fiatforum.com/showpost.php?p=622773&postcount=7

 

[dazz666]

I will give the Tesco 99 a try. My dad used BP Ultimate in his ford fiesta and also noticed that his car was a little more responsive.

I have noticed my car is a little quieter sitting at idle but im not sure if its the petrol or just me

Does this fuel give any benefits to fuel consumption?

 

[bulldog5046]

why does everyone avoid supermarket fuel? i have found tesco 95 to be best for my car, that or tesco 97 but adsa fuel is okay, morrisons suck, and no major petrol stations are any better

 

[hmallett]

Your car is an older car though. Is it fuel injected? Even if so, it's unlikely to have knock sensors that can alter the ignition timing to maximise the benefit.
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