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Combustible Propellant..?
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Shell V-Power every time
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Likewise especially if its bad for Global warming
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Humble 35i here, not mapped. Used V-Power every time until recently, July I think.
Not definitive, but since I switched to supermarket fuel my MPG has improved marginally - which surprises me.
Perhaps were it mapped to take advantage of the higher octane rating it would be different.
Not sure I believe Shell's marketing schpiel.
Not definitive, but since I switched to supermarket fuel my MPG has improved marginally - which surprises me.
Perhaps were it mapped to take advantage of the higher octane rating it would be different.
Not sure I believe Shell's marketing schpiel.
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I was particularly interested in the RON of supermarket fuel. Turns out, it's nearly always 97, which is over the minimum for most German cars. My S4 was 93 minimum so I think unless you have a car mapped for 99 or the like, the 'improvements' are more anecdotal...
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If you run a car with a knock sensor & run super unleaded, the car should fine tune the ecu to give more power.Andyturbo2000 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:27 pm I was particularly interested in the RON of supermarket fuel. Turns out, it's nearly always 97, which is over the minimum for most German cars. My S4 was 93 minimum so I think unless you have a car mapped for 99 or the like, the 'improvements' are more anecdotal...
Especially true with turbo cars. (I think Tesco unleaded is only 95 Ron)
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Most regular unleaded is only 95 RON - but I'm sure I looked on the pump at my local Tesco and their Super Plus is 99 RON which surprised me! (And no, I wasn't putting fuel in my Z4).
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Yes, it is 99 Ron
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