Is There A Shortage Of Optimax?

DaveLiquid182 · Dec 20, 2005

Just been to two shell stations near to me and they have both run out.

Dave

Guy · Dec 20, 2005

i got told the other day when i went to get soem that they were due for a delivery but the tanker drivers have had to go down south to help out the fuel deliveries after the explosion.

RenaultSport · Dec 20, 2005

daveclio172 said:
Just been to two shell stations near to me and they have both run out.

Dave

I couldn't get any either a couple of days ago

Dooby · Dec 20, 2005

3 shell's within 10 miles of each other and no optimax (southend area)

Rich · Dec 20, 2005

There was a thread yesterday in general chat saying the same

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=109866&highlight=Optimax+shortage

ajketley · Dec 20, 2005

You can still get it fine down here (near brighton)!

BRUN · Dec 20, 2005

i jus filled up no problem, 91.9

Christopher · Dec 20, 2005

me too.

91.9 in Manchester.

Tom_16v · Dec 20, 2005

Think we're fine in North Wales too!

Drove past the shell garage tonight and didn't notice anything on the pumps etc.....

172blue · Dec 20, 2005

Try tesco 99 while they are short, you may be pleasantly surprised!

Guy · Dec 20, 2005

would if my local tesco actually sold it..

the petrol station was all rebuilt only a few months ago too.. shocking

RobertCL · Dec 21, 2005

Bah, none in either of the shell garages I know of in Swindon

Might have to buy some BP Ultimate tomorrow.

Loopy · Dec 21, 2005

no shell garages in newcastle got any too

nelson182 · Dec 21, 2005

172blue said:
Try tesco 99 while they are short, you may be pleasantly surprised!

I agree, after a couple of tanks of this, you will notice an improved throttle response!
But sadly a loss of around 2MPG is likely

DaveLiquid182 · Dec 22, 2005

Im in oxfordshire which in reality isnt far from Buncefield so thats prob why then. Oh well not to worry, its not as if it dont work on normal stuff.

Dave

Lee · Dec 22, 2005

Crap, everywhere I've tried today has run out too. Had to go with the normal stuff in the end as my fuel light was on.

There must be a shortage seeing as all the Shell stations near me are dry too.

Rob669 · Dec 22, 2005

None at the large Shell station in Exeter too so had to use Sainsburys 97 instead.

Rob669

Thomss · Dec 22, 2005

Same in Newcaslte Gosforth area. Never tried the Bladon one though. Had to use s**t stuff

chris'172 · Dec 24, 2005

Went to fill up today at shell, redheugh bridge, newcastle, none, havent had any for 2 and a half weeks i think she said. I asked her when they were getting some in, and she didnt know, she also said that none of the northeast has had any deliveries of optimax

. So went to tescos to see if they had any of the 99ron, every pump they had out of 15 or more pumps only had diesel or 95. Anyone in newcastle know of any 99ron tesco's?

littleone · Dec 24, 2005

dry in swindon :dapprove:

gazcaddy · Jan 1, 2006

dry near Sheffield too, been like that for over a week, may have to try BP ultimate

Gus · Jan 1, 2006

daveclio172 said:
Im in oxfordshire which in reality isnt far from Buncefield so thats prob why then. Oh well not to worry, its not as if it dont work on normal stuff.

Dave

I know what you mean, Ive tried Pear tree, Headington, A34 near pear tree. Im been on bp ultimate the last few weeks.

Rob669 · Jan 1, 2006

Still dry in Exeter. How much longer I wonder? Tried BP ultimate and consumption dropped by 3 or 4 mpg and it doesn't pull as well. Using Sainsburys 97 now. Much cheaper and it suits my 172 way better!

Rob669

miketheman2k · Jan 1, 2006

Milton Keynes (north) was empty the other day.

98cliosport · Jan 1, 2006

Dry in West Wales.

93.9p per litre. Anyone in christchurch? thinkin of going there next year to do training for my career and interested in gettin a 182. hehe :evil:

browno · Jan 1, 2006

All ok in Derby today although shell allestree only had 1 optimax pump on when I filled up last week...

Topgun · Jan 1, 2006

89.4p @ luton airport, shell station on the hill. Always busy, but very cheap

Rich · Jan 1, 2006

None now in Cheltenham or Gloucester, cant find any in Bristol either.

lewisniven · Jan 1, 2006

couldnt get any in kettering either, girl in there said delivery was expected but didnt know when (and god was she fit).

Rob669 · Jan 2, 2006

They told me it will be in again shortly but then another week passed by! Wonder why it's taking so long to come back on line?

Rob669

TomS · Jan 2, 2006

None in South Glos or Bristol now..... I have a BP garage just up the road, so using Ultimate, it's fine.

ChrisE · Jan 2, 2006

Guna check in cribbs bristol cos they didnt have any last week!!

chris'172 · Jan 2, 2006

There was still none in newcastle on new years eve, so filled up with my 2nd tank of bp ultimate, it seems ok, £1.04 a litre, then found another one at 0.99p a litre. How can they charge this when it has less ron that optimax? Although i think they know there is a shortage of opitmax so they can put their prices up!

Rob669 · Jan 2, 2006

I tried BP ultimate, at 99p/litre! Back on 89p/litre Sainsburys 97 Ron and car feels much better.

Cheers, Rob669

TomS · Jan 2, 2006

Rob, I think its 97p for Ultimate by me..... I actually prefer the garage up the road and the lads that work there are Top.. may carry on using it... I can't really tell the diff between that and Optimax in YOJ... maybe Optimax feels a little sharper?

Plus the Shell garages are shocking for customer service that I have visited....

wide · Jan 3, 2006

i think it all blew up lol

Rob669 · Jan 3, 2006

It seems that regular fuel (diesel and 95 RON) is their priority at the mo. Guess we'll all have to wait! Might still be a few weeks according to Shell.

Cheers, Rob669

Rob669 · Jan 8, 2006

Optimax now back on sale in Exeter.

Rob669

Rich · Jan 8, 2006

Back in stock round here now to, Cheltenham and Glos.

Fletcher · Jan 8, 2006

No optimax round my area last time i filled up,i've been using Tesco 99, because i'ts alot cheaper then B.P Ultimate.

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