Originally posted by Old Hack
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Shell vs Super market petrol !!
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When you say remapping, does that mean the ignition timing is advanced to suit the better (i.e. higher octane) fuels?
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Originally posted by DodgyAccountant View PostWhen you say remapping, does that mean the ignition timing is advanced to suit the better (i.e. higher octane) fuels?
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if you are interested bit of info here
my main concern was extra strain on the running gear but that does not seem to be an issue
i may have a look at this more in depth!Comment
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I'd be looking at the car I had, and researching it's component history if I was adding power. However, in the main, most reputable companies offer warranties.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostHi,
I used to fill petrol from my local Morrison’s, recently moved to Shell petrol. Looks like Shell gives me 50-80 miles extract per full tank!. Is this due to 'superior' Shell Petrol or change in weather? My journey route is not changed in last 3-4 months.
Check out this video for some hardcore technical info with absolutely no marketing dribble whatsoever
http://www.youtube.com/user/Shell?v=4nwhOqvhhpoContracting: more of the money, less of the sh1tComment
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Originally posted by stek View PostMorrisons LPG - 330 miles - 60 litre refill. 69p a litre....Comment
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"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Shell vs Super market petrol !!
Originally posted by bobspud View PostBut don't forget that LPG is 25% less efficient making your cost about 99p per mile.
I take ur point tho - if the revs are up it will affect - but mines hardly turning over at 70....Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostI disagree completely. Petrol will be between 92-102 throughout Europe. In the UK its 95-101. You cannot tune for 92, and have a benefit for 101, and vice versa.
Diesel, as well, is of varying quality even through Western Europe. Given we can now drive to and from eastern Europe, manufacturers have to take into account the lower quality of fuel there, so are legally bound to make sure they tune to the lowest common denominator. No manufacturer has a map for UK, one for France, one for, etc, etc, etc.
I believe the 999/1000 comment is incorrect too. especially on the bhp. On a N?A car this might be true, but on a TDI, or TSI engine, the gains are significant, in excess of 25% most of the time, especially at the bottom end, so it's obviously different.
You'll hear people who take their cars on the continent and complain their car ran rough on 'foreign' petrol. Most of that is likely due to people putting the cheapest unleaded in the tank ie 92 RON.
I can assure you RHD cars manufactured for the UK market are tuned to run on 95 RON fuel and above.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!Comment
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