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Supermarket Diesel ?

DGJsaver
DGJsaver Posts: 2,777 Forumite
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Filling up tommorow , have a Astra 2.0 diesel

Should i buy ASDA diesel which is cheaper than shells/bps etc

any thoughts ?
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  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Depends whether you value the cost saving over the less additives?
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
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  • DGJsaver
    DGJsaver Posts: 2,777 Forumite
    TiTheRev wrote: »
    Depends whether you value the cost saving over the less additives?


    I dont understand :confused::D
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
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    You don't fill up much do you?

    I do it every two weeks!
  • DGJsaver
    DGJsaver Posts: 2,777 Forumite
    MrsE wrote: »
    You don't fill up much do you?

    I do it every two weeks!


    I filled up on the 30th august £53 and i got 440 miles before light came on , mainly A roads

    Is that good ?

    As for the diesel is it better to use `better` diesel ? i have always had petrol cars before
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
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    DGJsaver wrote: »
    I filled up on the 30th august £53 and i got 440 miles before light came on , mainly A roads

    Is that good ?

    As for the diesel is it better to use `better` diesel ? i have always had petrol cars before

    Ah, so its your second fill with a diesel (could tell you were new).

    My DH is a cab driver & has a diesel (new Ford Galaxy Ghia), he fills at the cheapest (but won't use one, I think its Q8 - but I could be wrong), he's very fussy about his car.
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
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    PS I fill every two weeks, cost about the same as you & I don't even get 300 miles, so sounds good!

    But I've got petrol

    & 4x4
  • scbk
    scbk Posts: 1,216 Forumite
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    I've done around 46k miles in the last 12mths

    At a rough guess:
    70% morrisons
    20% tesco
    10% other supermarkets & big oil companies

    And my engine hasn't blown up
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    DGJsaver wrote: »
    I dont understand :confused::D
    Basically the supermarkets can charge lower prices because they use a less 'refined' fuel. There are less additives in the fuel that help the engine run better, keep it freer from soot and help emmisions. Shell/BP/Esso etc all have additives in their fuel that, in theory, enhance performance and give you more MPG. If you are very price sensitive then maybe fill up alternately with supermarket and A.N.Other fuel?
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
    The above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    scbk wrote: »
    I've done around 46k miles in the last 12mths

    At a rough guess:
    70% morrisons
    20% tesco
    10% other supermarkets & big oil companies

    And my engine hasn't blown up
    Some cars are more sensitive to cheap fuels though. What car do you drive?
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
    The above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!
  • DGJsaver
    DGJsaver Posts: 2,777 Forumite
    Thanks guys !!
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