fuel

**jay5041** · 3rd April 2008, 20:17

Hey guys i know you have probably been asked before, but i just started using shell v power today. Am i actually gonna be able to tell the difference from normal fuel is it worth the extra 7p a litre???

Oh an admin got me vectra c sticker today put it on rear window

**GazVXLINE170** · 3rd April 2008, 20:21

These 'enhanced fuels' will make very slight improvements because they actually clean the engine - well injector nozzles anyway and burn alot easier meaning slightly less fuel needed but I personally believe your being charged to make your imagination work harder!

Gazza4

**jay5041** · 3rd April 2008, 20:22

lol so you reckon it wont make much difference in mpg in the 2.2 sri???

**lilangel** · 3rd April 2008, 20:25

i use the tesco 99 and can deffo tell the difference on my 3.2 v6. not really mpg, but more responsive

**jay5041** · 3rd April 2008, 20:26

yeah i've heard good things about that, but around here i think its about 1.14 when v powers only 1.10 which is weird

**Penfold101** · 3rd April 2008, 20:27

To be honest, as time goes by and the fuel gets more expensive, the difference in cost between normal and 'super' stuff stays the same, so percentage-wise it's costing less and less...

**petel** · 3rd April 2008, 20:29

I run mine on tescos 99 and am convinced i am getting better fuel consumption and car feels better,even if its in my head it makes me feel better so well worth the cost imo!!

**jay5041** · 3rd April 2008, 20:30

ay also heard that if you upgrade to iridium plugs that combined with 99ron fuel makes a difference in your mpg. I'll stick with it see how it goes, only on 2nd fill up so far

**Danwells72** · 3rd April 2008, 22:50

TBH it will most likely be the spark plugs giving you the extra mpg, using a decent set and aligning them correctly will improve the performance very slightly. i personally think the v power is a load of cr@p, if you keep your injectors clean, with a bit of redex for example, and keep your oil good then that will make the difference. Also the money you save by using regular fuels will pay for this!

I used v power diesel for a while and didnt notice any difference so switched back to regular diesel. just kept my injectors clear. Best way although not advised for regular activity is to run the fuel very low, whack in a whole bottle of redex and pretty much run the fuel out. I did this and it worked a treat, mechanic friend gave me this tip!

**shippers** · 3rd April 2008, 23:04

Im sure i get better perofmance and around 20 - 30 miles more on v-power than 95 ron....I notice more wheel spin with the v-power and i get a nice pop and bang from the zorst when changing gear