V-power/High Octane, can you fine stronger stuff in the UK?
Discussion
I ment stronger as a figure of speech, im not a trained Bio-Chemist so to me higher numbers equals more potent fuel "Stronger stuff".
Im in a tuned C63 AMG, but as to wether it can handle 103 etc im not sure so will check with Kleemann.
If i were to fill up on 103 from BP would i be wasting my time? and does 99 really give any advantage over the standard 95?
Im in a tuned C63 AMG, but as to wether it can handle 103 etc im not sure so will check with Kleemann.
If i were to fill up on 103 from BP would i be wasting my time? and does 99 really give any advantage over the standard 95?
300bhp/ton said:
What do you mean stronger stuff?? Octanes have nothing to do with such a thing.
What sort of car do you have? And is it tuned or capable of dynamically remapping for higher octane fuel?
I believe some (few) BP places sell 103 or 104 octane race fuel. Or there are specialist outlets that you can buy race fuel in barrels. Rather expensive though and if your car isn't setup to make the most of it, then you'll see little or no real gains.
What sort of car do you have? And is it tuned or capable of dynamically remapping for higher octane fuel?
I believe some (few) BP places sell 103 or 104 octane race fuel. Or there are specialist outlets that you can buy race fuel in barrels. Rather expensive though and if your car isn't setup to make the most of it, then you'll see little or no real gains.
300bhp/ton said:
You can put higher octane fuel in, it won't do any harm. But it might not make a huge difference.
Is the C63 na or FI? If it's FI and modded I'd have thought it'd need superunleaded.
Higher octane means more stable burn. So less chance of predetonation. This allows you to run a more aggressive state of tune with less risk.
I personally us 98 anyhow, but not sure what you mean by na or FI?Is the C63 na or FI? If it's FI and modded I'd have thought it'd need superunleaded.
Higher octane means more stable burn. So less chance of predetonation. This allows you to run a more aggressive state of tune with less risk.
i did not realise that it helped economically,thats good news, i will give it a try on the motorway this weekend.
Thanks
Thanks
300bhp/ton said:
I'd just stick to superunleaded, personally I like Tesco 99 or Shell V-Power.
I have found most modern cars will run slightly smoother on higher octane fuel and often slightly more economical, so the cost per mile is no different to running 95 RON.
I have found most modern cars will run slightly smoother on higher octane fuel and often slightly more economical, so the cost per mile is no different to running 95 RON.
PabloTeK said:
You mean like this Sunoco 109RON: http://www.aaoil.co.uk/racing-Sunoco-GT-PLUS
how about i mix some inGassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff