Petrol...?

[London987]

ok, perhaps a bit retentive so apologies in advance....

what petrol (brand even) do you guys use? i know its super unleaded but BP do 97 ron, shell 99....who does 98 as recommended by the manual....or does it matter? anyone got any thoughts on this?

thanks!

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Shell V-Power (99)

BP if we can't find Shell (although the car does not seem torun as smooth).
Shell V-Power or Aral Ultimate when abroad.

However the car will run on any old 95 if you have to []

 

[ianfiat]

V-power

 

[thboxster]

V-Power for 4 reasons

1) I don't like BP and they seem uncompetative for price.
2) Shell is actually the cheapest fuel where I live.
3) I pass 2 shell stations on my way to the station.
4) The Shell V-Power card keeps delivering coupons for 10 pounds off fuel.

 

[T66JLC]

[] And they're giving away free Ferrari toys if you buy more than 30 litres in my local!! Keeps my godson very happy ....
Jo

 

[DavidB]

OPC Reading advised me to ignore the label inside the fuel flap (which says super unleaded only)! Any views on this? I use BP Ultimate as the nearest Shell is miles away.

David

PS I am a member dispite the caption!!

 

[Mark_Bennett]

PS. Read the "Why am I a non member" bit inthe FAQ at the top of this forum []

 

[Black80XSA]

ORIGINAL: DavidB

OPC Reading advised me to ignore the label inside the fuel flap (which says super unleaded only)! Any views on this? I use BP Ultimate as the nearest Shell is miles away.

David

PS I am a member dispite the caption!!

You can use normal unleaded - each cylinder has knock control to cope with the lower octane rating. however you will not develop full power on this, debatable how much less. On the odd occassion i used normal versus super in other cars i got less mpg and worse throttle response

 

[channella]

I use BP Ultimate, and the car runs well on it. When I use standard unleaded, I can't say I notice any real deterioration in performance because overall driving environment has a bigger impact.

BTW Aral Ultimate = BP Ultimate (we are the same company now - which is the clue as to why I have no view on the Shell stuff).

 

[tommo1]

Around my area their is only Tesco that sells Super Unleaded, which is 99 Octane, my Boxster S runs fine on it, not so good when I have to put 95 Octane in. Don't know who supplies Tesco

Tommo