Asda petrol?

[VvrooomM]

Never had any issues with standard shell in my M, if anything I think V power makes it kangaroo more and for me makes no difference to mpg.


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[Bing]

it's not just the ron you need to be mindful off, it's also the age of the petrol. They lose their ratings over time.

This. 100 times this.

Okay, I'll bite (cos I'm sure I'm asking a numpty question...) - how on earth do you know how old the petrol you are buying is ??
:scratchhead:

 

[srhutch]

it's not just the ron you need to be mindful off, it's also the age of the petrol. They lose their ratings over time.

This. 100 times this.

Okay, I'll bite (cos I'm sure I'm asking a numpty question...) - how on earth do you know how old the petrol you are buying is ??
:scratchhead:

If the petrol station is always busy then the fuel won't be that old, if it's a quiet place then the chances are the fuel will be older.

Could always ask your regular station how often they get a tanker in, they should be able to answer that simple question.

 

[Spud]

You don't - just use a petrol station that's always busy.

 

[Bing]

See - numpty :slaphead:

Most are busy round here

I shall upgrade to 97 RON on a trial basis immediately

 

[Adamski]

if you want to get the best petrol prices in your area then check out petrolprices.com, Asda usually the cheapest in my neck of the woods, but prices do fluctuate quite a bit.

Even has an iPhone app if that is your thing...

iPhone app for cheap fuel. Nice


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[IK.]

Bing, generally you're onto a pretty safe bet with supermarket fuel, as that turns over extremely fast. Cheapest prices in the country (typically) and most convenient (typically), so they're always receiving new fuel.

 

[Bing]

Thanks IK

 

[goon]

filled up with super today but only just,the nozzle wouldnt go into the flap had to change pumps and even then it was touch and go anyone else had their nozzle jamming like this?

 

[Andy]

nope, never had a problem.

bear in mind if you're flicking to a higher/lower grade fuel the car will not adapt straight away & it might take 2-3 tankfulls before any economy gain is noticed.

similarly if you're used to running it on 99 then go back to 95 thats when mine ran a bit pants.

 

[Aliv6]

The savings in petrol costs will cost you in O2 sensors ...

HA! Ironically mine has just come on...First time i've used ASDA fuel! Coincidence?

 

[Darkman]

I have worked at Shell Stanlow in Ellesmere port on and off for the last 15 years, this is the main distribution center for fuel in the Northwest. All fuel comes from here regardless of maufactured so the tankers coming and going are from Shell, Total ,Texaco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainbury's, Tescos....Why do you think the supermarkets are cashing in on the higher octane fuels... It is all made to an international standard and sold to everyone from the same source and all blending and addatives are added at source. This goes for Shell Haven, Stalinborough and Grangemouth in Scotland.

 

[malibudave]

I have worked at Shell Stanlow in Ellesmere port on and off for the last 15 years, this is the main distribution center for fuel in the Northwest. All fuel comes from here regardless of maufactured so the tankers coming and going are from Shell, Total ,Texaco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainbury's, Tescos....Why do you think the supermarkets are cashing in on the higher octane fuels... It is all made to an international standard and sold to everyone from the same source and all blending and addatives are added at source. This goes for Shell Haven, Stalinborough and Grangemouth in Scotland.

That sounds like the final word to me.....

 

[pvr]

Not sure how to read this, are you saying all petrol is the same? I.e. Tesco 99 with 99 Octane content is the same as BP Ultimate where it suddenly has 97 Octane?

 

[Darkman]

The octane rating is a function what is blended with the base fuel and its production when being refined, this can be anything from 95-99 RON. There is also other additives which go to produce cleaner fuels world wide so they all have to meet the relavant standard and all kept very secret by the producers.

What I'm saying is that any 95 RON is the same as any equivalent 95 RON and any 99 RON is the same as any equivalent 99 RON.

The higher the Octane the cleaner the burn

 

[toplad]

I have worked at Shell Stanlow in Ellesmere port on and off for the last 15 years, this is the main distribution center for fuel in the Northwest. All fuel comes from here regardless of maufactured so the tankers coming and going are from Shell, Total ,Texaco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainbury's, Tescos....Why do you think the supermarkets are cashing in on the higher octane fuels... It is all made to an international standard and sold to everyone from the same source and all blending and addatives are added at source. This goes for Shell Haven, Stalinborough and Grangemouth in Scotland.

This one billion times

Read this before in EVO, it's all cobblers about ASDA/supermarket petrol, probably started by shell/BP.

 

[pvr]

What about the EVO test between Shell and Tesco 99 (and others) where the Tesco 99 performed better?

 

[srhutch]

And how come Tesco had a problem with Silicone a while ago.

Don't get me wrong I believe a lot is single sourced but it can't all be the same.

 

[Adamski]

And how come Tesco had a problem with Silicone a while ago.

Don't get me wrong I believe a lot is single sourced but it can't all be the same.

I remember that. I got a major scare when I filled up with Tesco Momentum.... engine management light came on! Swapped for V-Power on the next tankful and the light turned off. Coincidence? Hmmmm

Im going to give Tesco a bash and see what happens. It currently 133.9 vs 140.9 for V-Power

Worth a shot. But will lose V-Power drivers card


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[pvr]

For the amount of miles I do, the difference between say V-power and supermarket would be tens of pounds a year, so certainly not worth risking an O2 sensor (if that is related at all of course).