Post #1
Do any of you fine folks run your 6 on the higher ron fuels? I know on certain cars it basically does nothing and that lower ron is perfectly clean enough, just wondering if theres any gains to be had?
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 luke89
Regular  Location: Preston Registered: 28 Aug 2014 Posts: 486 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 19:08
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chiefton
Seasoned Pro  Location: cranleigh Registered: 09 Dec 2012 Posts: 1,195 Status: Offline |
Post #2
No massive gains as such but i must say shell v power nitro is s**t hot,by far the best and you can tell the difference seems to run better ....they love it!!! Lol Esso super is rubbish no difference noticed by me same with most others. ________________________________________ cherry rallye daily (the money pit) |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 19:13
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pete-gti
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 15 Feb 2009 Posts: 1,297 Status: Offline |
Post #3
supercharge boys have to use this  |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 19:29
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orta
Senior User  Location: East Mids Registered: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 860 Status: Offline |
Post #4
What's the consensus then v power nitro?As I don't run my Rallye everyday I'm perfectly happy to drop decent fuel in it. Not expecting another 10bhp or anything but if it's better for it... ________________________________________ CLUB BLACK RALLYE||B8s||60-70mm drop||Black Partner Steels||P1 VTS Rack||Refurbed Beam||Hybrid ARB||VTS Torsion Bar|| |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 19:34
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pete-gti
Seasoned Pro Location: Kent Registered: 15 Feb 2009 Posts: 1,297 Status: Offline |
Post #5
cleaner higher octane |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 19:38
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scotzman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Dundee Registered: 24 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,408 Status: Offline |
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As standard they are mapped for 97 or 98 Ron, I can't remember which.________________________________________ '90 1.6 205 GTi, '98 306 GTi-6 |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 19:39
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Mossy1985
Senior User Location: Darlington Registered: 04 Nov 2014 Posts: 545 Status: Offline |
Post #7
If you are really lucky to live in the right area you can buy BP 102 octane which is the highest legal octane you can buy on the street |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 19:50
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fatlapit
Seasoned Pro  Location: STOCKSFIELD Registered: 02 Nov 2010 Posts: 3,040 Status: Offline |
Post #8
vlower for me. i tried tesco never again its crap________________________________________ |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 20:53
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barrym
Senior User  Location: Westcliff-on-sea Registered: 26 Jun 2014 Posts: 502 Status: Offline |
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Tesco sell 99 octane________________________________________ China D Turbo HDi daily chargerBlack Rallye occassional toy |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 20:53
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro  Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Mine does seem to run much better on V Power. Could be placebo affect or whatever but it does feel better.Plus it's only like 112p/l at the moment! ________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 21:30
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cully
Seasoned Pro  Location: Cullompton Registered: 12 Jun 2013 Posts: 1,093 Status: Offline |
Post #11
been running mine on Tescos99 and it goes well!but the last fill up i did was V power which is likes more |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 21:53
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luke89
Regular Location: Preston Registered: 28 Aug 2014 Posts: 486 Status: Offline |
Post #12
Interesting,next time I fill up I will put some better stuff in. My nearest garage is a BP so I'll see what their stuff is like.I've read that the extra cost is offset by better MPG? |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 22:15
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fatlapit
Seasoned Pro Location: STOCKSFIELD Registered: 02 Nov 2010 Posts: 3,040 Status: Offline |
Post #13
tesco is 99 but the car hates iti think v power is better quality ________________________________________ |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 22:49
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fatlapit
Seasoned Pro Location: STOCKSFIELD Registered: 02 Nov 2010 Posts: 3,040 Status: Offline |
Post #14
i got told there is alot of non petrol in tesco 99 that can harm the motor after i put it in________________________________________ |
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Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 22:50
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #15
I put 95 in mine, which I get from a local independant. Runs just fine.________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 08:29
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3rd time lucky
Seasoned Pro  Location: maidstone Registered: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1,877 Status: Offline |
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We only use shell nitro plus in the GF's JCW Mini. We have been caught out and had to put in 95ron and you can tell the difference. I dont think you get any more mileage out of it though.________________________________________ DIABLO GTI-6 - Legend - NILE GTI-6 - SoldCHERRY GTI-6 P1 SUPERCHARGED - Broken up BLACK RALLYE - Sold 205 Dturbo xud9 work horse - Dead CHERRY RALLYE - new toy |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 09:46
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #17
Have to run my low boost on high octane so always use V-power ever since the day it was charged. However at certain times I find it seems to love BP 97 as that's what I believe they are mapped for (97RON)As far as "clean burning" that's not what it's about. The higher the octane number the slower the fuel burns. Therefore the greater resistance to pinking or pre detonation. Also the slower it burns the longer it effectively pushes down on the piston during the explosion cycle. Cought out dan? Never let the 6 get so low I can't get it to a BP or shell  ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 10:02
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stef306
Regular  Location: lyme regis Registered: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 201 Status: Offline |
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I only use high octane fuel on my s/c engine, tried tesco 99 utter crap! I purely run higher octane as the ignition can be pulled out more. I only try and use the main brands texeco, shell, bp etc.________________________________________ 1990 205 gti6 supercharged |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 18:36
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #19
I might start putting high octane in now that it's a second car. Put a deposit on a new daily today.________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 18:50
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MisterGTR
Senior User  Location: Glasgow Registered: 05 Aug 2014 Posts: 675 Status: Offline |
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RetroPug wrote: I might start putting high octane in now that it's a second car. Put a deposit on a new daily today. What have you got L? V Power for me for me. £1.12 today. Would try Tesco 99 (i get 20p off as my clubcard is linked to work) if there was one near me. ________________________________________ Turned 40 and in true cliched fashion buying one of the cars of my teenage dreams! |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 19:36
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
Post #21
I use my 6 daily and only use normal shell petrol. I've used vpower nitro in it before, and various other supers and noticed no difference. So mine now only ever gets normal shell fuel unless it's out of stock.________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 20:37
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pete-gti
Seasoned Pro Location: Kent Registered: 15 Feb 2009 Posts: 1,297 Status: Offline |
Post #22
Shell V-Power Nitro+ UnleadedCleaner engines perform better, which is why we created Shell V-Power Nitro+ Unleaded. It’s specifically designed to instantly get to work on engine deposits which can reduce performance. Our unique double action formulation now contains 25% more friction reducer than our previous Shell V-Power formulation. It’s Ferrari’s choice for improved performance. |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 20:50
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stef306
Regular Location: lyme regis Registered: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 201 Status: Offline |
Post #23
if the uk bought back e85 id be using that every day. Awesome fuel imo________________________________________ 1990 205 gti6 supercharged |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 21:12
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
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MisterGTR wrote: RetroPug wrote: I might start putting high octane in now that it's a second car. Put a deposit on a new daily today. What have you got L? http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=162593&page=1#2221697 Collecting tomorrow! ________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 22:12
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
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aaron6 wrote: I use my 6 daily and only use normal shell petrol. I've used vpower nitro in it before, and various other supers and noticed no difference. So mine now only ever gets normal shell fuel unless it's out of stock. In my 6 when it was standard (ish) not charged I only noticed a wee bit more power flat out top end once cams are well and truly in. But wasn't a lot. Also as it went slightly better I found myself thrashing it more so using more..... Not worth the extra money at the time. Now all it gets is Vpower nitro lol ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 23:24
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