Less MPG using V-Power?

[Curley]

When taking it easy i get more MPG in the 182 using normal morrisons petrol.

Ive filled up with v-power looads now and the same still happens.

I've always believed v-power gives better miles to gallon aswel as better performance.

 

[Tom@JMS]

probably because you driving like you stole it :evil:

 

[Spongebob 172]

ive also noticed this...when i run v-power my mpg return is really bad.4-5 mpg less than when i use normal shell unleaded and i still drive the same

 

[ForceIndia]

Stopped using Shell fuel. Riz mentioned he was getting worse mpg, I did a few tanks of bp and a few on shell, getting average 30miles less per tank out of shell than bp, tesco, esso. Super and normal unleaded, strange.

 

[Chris n nic]

The local shell shut but another local garage (can't remember who it was now) was doing 98 ron a bit cheaper....it was a few weeks later but we noticed the MPG had dropped from low 30's to high 20's. The only thing different was the fuel so went back to V power and it went back up so it does make a difference either way

I just use Tesco now.....cheaper than BP or Shell

Chris

 

[Reyes]

Agree'd. I do think V Power (When driving sensibly) lasts longer.

 

[vdust182]

If you don't drive like a lunatic, it does slightly improve.

 

[Curley]

Can people read the post...

>> When taking it easy <<

Ivans got the idea.

BP ultimate does the same thing too.. do some cars react different to the 98ron or what?

I was going to see what tescos was like but ive been told its not the 99ron they say it is.

 

[2thumbs]

There's stories around saying that Tesco 99 is 95 with octane booster (or similar) IIRC

BP Ultimate/V-Power are made specifically to be a 97/98 fuel.

 

[Curley]

Stopped using Shell fuel. Riz mentioned he was getting worse mpg, I did a few tanks of bp and a few on shell, getting average 30miles less per tank out of shell than bp, tesco, esso. Super and normal unleaded, strange.

esso do a higher ron too then?

Even on a motorway run it will be the same, maybe 2/3 less. Its around the streets it drops quite a lot

 

[ForceIndia]

There's stories around saying that Tesco 99 is 95 with octane booster (or similar) IIRC

BP Ultimate/V-Power are made specifically to be a 97/98 fuel.

Nope, Tesco 99 contains ethanol.

 

[Curley]

Nope, Tesco 99 contains ethanol.

Which means? (nothing too scientific if possible lol)

PS. warren who was at freds?

 

[2thumbs]

Nope, Tesco 99 contains ethanol.

That's the one.

 

[ForceIndia]

Which means? (nothing too scientific if possible lol)

PS. warren who was at freds?

Naith (welsharab).
IIRC Ethanol has a very high octane rating.
http://www.greenergy.co.uk/tesco_99_octane/product_benefits.html

 

[davo172]

Mine runs better on tesco 99ron than ANYTHING else ! !

 

[Fletcher]

I found Tesco 99 tanks disappeared very quickly.

 

[Jonff]

Filled mine with V-Power last fill up before last and it made no difference to anything, MPG performance etc.

I use to fill up with it regular when it was called Optimax and there was a slight performance increase compared to regular fuel, never took much notice of MPG back then so I can't really say if that was any better.

 

[davo172]

I found Tesco 99 tanks disappeared very quickly.

Pick up is MUCH better thou ,mpg bout same i find or slightly better

 

[Tom@JMS]

IIRC Tesco premium produces the most BHP in tests due to the additives and is the cheapest, but is relatively dirty as fuels go and it is not a pure 98 Ron fuel like shell/BP hence it is cheaper.

 

[Dafthead]

My MPG increases by about 20-30 miles per tank

 

[2thumbs]

Filled mine with V-Power last fill up before last and it made no difference to anything, MPG performance etc.

You'll find that you need to run atleast 3 tanks of the stuff consequtively to see any difference.

One tank between 95RON wont make a blind bit of difference in 99% of cases.

 

[Curley]

Naith (welsharab).
IIRC Ethanol has a very high octane rating.
http://www.greenergy.co.uk/tesco_99_octane/product_benefits.html

I meant was it you :approve:

The best thing i can do is put a tank of tescos in and see how it goes, Ill do that tomorrow.

Did really think it was weird for the mpg to be lower.. the first time i used it, it had improved but now i'd say its not worth it (in my car anyway)

 

[Curley]

Mine runs better on tesco 99ron than ANYTHING else ! !

Shall i take my car to TCR lol

IIRC Tesco premium produces the most BHP in tests due to the additives and is the cheapest, but is relatively dirty as fuels go and it is not a pure 98 Ron fuel like shell/BP hence it is cheaper.

Is dirty the right word? i mean, it wont be bad for my engine if i use it from now on will it?

 

[davM]

I've done this experiment with Sainsbury's fuel.

I got 36mpg with 95 and 32mpg with 97.

It feels as though the car does drives better with 97ron in though.

 

[Fletcher]

Shall i take my car to TCR lol



Is dirty the right word? i mean, it wont be bad for my engine if i use it from now on will it?

I wouldn't worry to much. atm i'm using Asda 95 ghetto fuel, still pulls the same tbh.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Ive used nothing but v power in my 182 since Ive had it, Im doing min of 300 miles to a tank. Since the weathers got a lot warmer, Im doing a bit more now. My record is 370! Driving like a granny FTW!

 

[Curley]

V power does help the car pull better but 10p+ a litre for less mpg isnt worth it..

Broke student ftl

 

[jaleach]

I stuck some '99 in there yesterday and wasn't expecting much, but it did seem to enjoy revving after a few miles Probably the obecalp kicking in.

 

[Eckascliovalver]

I found Tesco 99 tanks disappeared very quickly.

+1

Doesnt last, dont know why?

I just use v-power now. Why use cheap 95ron when there is 99ron.

 

[davo172]

Shall i take my car to TCR lol



No mate save the pennies for this footrest !!! before i sell it someone else good price for gold now

 

[Andyman]

Mine runs better on tesco 99ron than ANYTHING else ! !

TRC magazine test between BP 102, Vpower and Tesco's backs this claim up ^^^



The 3 times in 8 years iv had to fill up with normal unleaded the car ran like a bag of s**t


Expect its all a bit like bolting up 17 inch wheels. Folk always claim it makes no difference but then when they switch back to 15'' the difference is a clear one

 

[realnumber 1]

I've done this experiment with Sainsbury's fuel.

I got 36mpg with 95 and 32mpg with 97.

It feels as though the car does drives better with 97ron in though.

I found just the same thing with Sainsbury's 97 mpg. I don't bother with any of them anymore. The difference isn't worth the extra cost, although I would try the Tesco's 99 if they had it in my town.

 

[bmh.01]

Never understood the cost arguement for 95 muck over vpower tbh, its always 7p dearer than 95 so costs a few quid over the cost of a full tank of normal which imo isn't worth sweating over. Have one less pint and you're there.

 

[realnumber 1]

Never understood the cost arguement for 95 muck over vpower tbh, its always 7p dearer than 95 so costs a few quid over the cost of a full tank of normal which imo isn't worth sweating over. Have one less pint and you're there.

At the same time whats the point on spending more on something that makes little to no difference? I'll keep my extra pint thanks.

 

[Ian_182]

I always got 3-4mpg more using v-power so it paid for itself really.

 

[ash197]

In the last year i have never used anything other than v power from the same shell garage!! Not sure how i have managed that but means i dont no if mine better or worse!!

 

[Timmay]

Sainsburys Super or BP Ultimate FTW - well it ups my Nectar points

 

[VeinAST]

I got 47mpg out of the 172 using bp ultimate on the first day of drivign it down to Ktec and was pretty impressed.

 

[maynard]

ive started using v power last 6 weeks or so, im getting noticeably more mpg at the moment/

 

[realnumber 1]

I got 47mpg out of the 172 using bp ultimate on the first day of drivign it down to Ktec and was pretty impressed.

But I have had that just using the normal stuff tbh!