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  • Paradigm
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    ChumLee wrote: »
    So just goes to show the supermarket verses branded fuel debate is a load of bullocks then.


    Some might say that ;)
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  • patman99
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    It all depends. As I said in my earlier post, of all the diesels I have owned, only the VW-engined Skoda Octavia showed no difference in mpg.

    Whilst the Astra (1997), Zafira (2005), Berlingo (2008) all had a drop of around 7 mpg. Why ?, I have no idea. In theory they should all run the same regardless of where the fuel comes from.

    The last proper scientific test carried-out on the debate was when C5's 'Fith Gear' program tested both regular and premium diesel in their Citreon C5 camera car a few years back. They discovered that the premium fuels did indeed live up to their claims, with a 5-8% boost in power.

    May be it's time to do the tests again.
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  • motorguy wrote: »
    Bless.

    You do know a car is an inanimate, mechanical device?

    If its telling you it doesnt "like" something, that translates here in the real world to something is wrong with your engine.

    If your 19.TDI VW "liking" premium brand fuel makes you very happy, imagine what your world will be like when you discover "real" drivers cars.... :eek:

    It's not a 19 (whatever that is) it is a 2.0 185 ps , goes like nitrogenous deposit off a steel shod digging instrument. Which also makes me very happy. I keep it like that by using quality fuel.
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  • motorguy
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    It's not a 19 (whatever that is) it is a 2.0 185 ps , goes like nitrogenous deposit off a steel shod digging instrument. Which also makes me very happy. I keep it like that by using quality fuel.

    You really havent had either a quick diesel or a quick car then have you? Bless.

    All the more reason then that you should get it checked if it runs lumpy on non premium brand diesel.

    I've ran much heavier duty diesel cars than a 2 litre on supermarket diesels and they didnt ever run lumpy.
  • motorguy wrote: »
    You really havent had either a quick diesel or a quick car then have you? Bless.

    All the more reason then that you should get it checked if it runs lumpy on non premium brand diesel.

    I've ran much heavier duty diesel cars than a 2 litre on supermarket diesels and they didnt ever run lumpy.

    Perhaps you run lorries in a low sate of tune,
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  • ChumLee
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    Perhaps you run lorries in a low sate of tune,

    Where as you're running?
    It's not a 19 (whatever that is) it is a 2.0 185 ps , goes like nitrogenous deposit off a steel shod digging instrument. Which also makes me very happy. I keep it like that by using quality fuel.

    A ticking time bomb.
  • Marktheshark
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    That is exactly how the additives are added. The tankers will add various additives depending on the brand they are delivering, the product in the tanker before additive will be exactly the same and the tankers deliver to a whole number of different forecourts, even the branded tankers!

    .

    So does the driver climb up and tip a bottle of magic juice in ?
    if so how does he blend the two oils, it is difficult stuff to mix, or does he drive round roundabouts to ensure mixing ?

    In my years I have seen dozens of Branded super fuels, they change the name yearly, all make elaborate claims.
    Would think relying on the driver to climb the truck, open the ports and mix the juice in would be a bit haphazard.
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  • ChumLee
    ChumLee Posts: 749 Forumite
    So does the driver climb up and tip a bottle of magic juice in ?
    if so how does he blend the two oils, it is difficult stuff to mix, or does he drive round roundabouts to ensure mixing ?

    In my years I have seen dozens of Branded super fuels, they change the name yearly, all make elaborate claims.
    Would think relying on the driver to climb the truck, open the ports and mix the juice in would be a bit haphazard.

    But they climb on the truck open the ports and dip the tanks when making a delivery.
  • Iceweasel
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    motorguy wrote: »
    Yes. it would be better for your engine - contains a percentage of oil so has better lubrication.

    Of course, entirely illegal to run in a road car.

    I thought it just had a higher sulphur content - as well as the red dye of course.
  • anotherbaldrick
    anotherbaldrick Posts: 2,335 Forumite
    edited 8 August 2015 at 10:41PM
    ChumLee wrote: »
    Where as you're running?



    A ticking time bomb.

    Not really , I have the CUNA engine which is bombproof. Do you actually have a car ?
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