Tesco 99 RON fuel
Tesco 99 RON fuel
Anyone know if this is still being trialled in the South East, and if so, where?
(and have any of you tried it + what were the results?)
Ta!
(and have any of you tried it + what were the results?)
Ta!
Re: Tesco 99 RON fuel
Tescos in Winchester has it (just off the M3), although that's more south than south east. Tried a tankful when I was trying to get the car running right but didn't notice any difference and the car is still running bad!!
Carl
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1990 Citroen BX 16v
1982 Rover 3500SE
1988 Volvo 360 GLT (for sale)
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1990 Citroen BX 16v
1982 Rover 3500SE
1988 Volvo 360 GLT (for sale)
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One of those two brands you mention I have been advised (on extremely good authority) not to use in older cars. Sorry to sound cryptic but there is a reason!
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fuel
AFAIK the main advantage of the knock sensor without cat is that this allows the ecu to advance ign timing as far as possible for each grade of fuel - obviously once "knocking" or "pinking" occurs the ecu backs off a touch but this give max power for that fuel.
I do however beleive that the 16valve valve seats are not as solid as some people beleive and I nearly always use an additive - Castrol valvemaster plus is my preferred choice - because after years of hard driving I found my seats were not as solid as I would of expected, also several competant citroen specialists have said if the 16v gets a hard life it is well worth using leaded or an additive so I do.
They do like optimax though but I suspect most people remember the early version of optimax which started eating Vauxhall valve seats?
Cheers
Luke
I do however beleive that the 16valve valve seats are not as solid as some people beleive and I nearly always use an additive - Castrol valvemaster plus is my preferred choice - because after years of hard driving I found my seats were not as solid as I would of expected, also several competant citroen specialists have said if the 16v gets a hard life it is well worth using leaded or an additive so I do.
They do like optimax though but I suspect most people remember the early version of optimax which started eating Vauxhall valve seats?
Cheers
Luke
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1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
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Formula Shell!
Formula Shell -Remember that? Circa 1987.
Shell spent huge sums promoting the stuff as superior to 4*
Cost more too.
Then some people reported valve problems, and the media made a big fuss and it was withdrawn hastily.
Never heard what the problem really was.
Only problem with Shell cost-timax is the obscene price.
98 RON is available in France for almost the same price as the 95,
In UK they charge lots more for 97RON.
Will try the Tesco stuff when I see it.
I believe it is petrol mixed with ethanol, which is a 'green' renewable resource.
So you can help save the planet or pandas etc. when you floor it away from the lights.
Mike
Shell spent huge sums promoting the stuff as superior to 4*
Cost more too.
Then some people reported valve problems, and the media made a big fuss and it was withdrawn hastily.
Never heard what the problem really was.
Only problem with Shell cost-timax is the obscene price.
98 RON is available in France for almost the same price as the 95,
In UK they charge lots more for 97RON.
Will try the Tesco stuff when I see it.
I believe it is petrol mixed with ethanol, which is a 'green' renewable resource.
So you can help save the planet or pandas etc. when you floor it away from the lights.
Mike
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Tesco fuel.
Hello nice to be here.The Tesco in Bristol had it for a short time and then stopped doing it for some reason or other. I will enquire when I am next in there.
Cheers.
Geoff.
Cheers.
Geoff.
1991 BX turbo diesel automatic.
1997 Xantia V6 automatic.
1997 Xantia V6 automatic.
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99 octane
Hi it's now being sold again at Tesco Brislington (Bristol) it is a lot cheaper than Optimax and all there other fuels are cheaper too.
Cheers.
Geoff.
Cheers.
Geoff.
1991 BX turbo diesel automatic.
1997 Xantia V6 automatic.
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Shell "V" power now available- but is it any good
This has arrived in lieu of Costimax at my local Shell garage.
(without the fancy big nozzle they have abroad)
I will try it in the BX next time I fill up to see how it compares with the 95
I have in it at the moment.
Mike
(without the fancy big nozzle they have abroad)
I will try it in the BX next time I fill up to see how it compares with the 95
I have in it at the moment.
Mike