Normal unleaded in a Chimp
Discussion
I have to drive up to Scotland from South Wales and im concerened about the availablity of Super unleaded. Is it ok to run my Chimp on the standard stuff for this trip? Ive found this in the forum and I reckon that if I fill up with super when i set off and top up with a mix of standard petrol and super when i get the chance it should be ok. What does everyone think?
Heres the page - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=996...
Heres the page - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=996...
Shell have a Station locator & they have one that works on Mobile too
http://www.shell.co.uk/home/content/gbr/products_s...
I haven't noticed any difference between Tesco 99 & Optimax up here. Can't speak for parts of England were they had that bad fuel a while ago, also, you could get hold of some octane booster incase you get caught short in Cumbria or The Borders depending which side you come up.
HTH
Mark
http://www.shell.co.uk/home/content/gbr/products_s...
I haven't noticed any difference between Tesco 99 & Optimax up here. Can't speak for parts of England were they had that bad fuel a while ago, also, you could get hold of some octane booster incase you get caught short in Cumbria or The Borders depending which side you come up.
HTH
Mark
miniman said:
They all run on unleaded, the OP just wants to know whether super is mandatory. I would say no - I regularly use a tank of regular, maybe after 2 or 3 super.
Eh? He didn't ask if it was "mandatory", just whether unleaded was Ok to use. How was your answer different to mine ?Toma500 said:
Krautchimaera said:
I won't comment on the fuel, but you are driving a CHIM, not a ****p!
No wonder the Griff boys keep laughing about us.
No wonder the Griff boys keep laughing about us.
Too Righthttp://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Is it a joke? don`t think im going to add him to my friends list
Hello boys,
Heard on the chim forum that there is some ooohhh naughty boy banter going on amonst you hairy chested wedge boys so I thought I’d have a little poke around. Well I better introduce myself so I’m Billy, I’m a hairdressing technician, yes shut up, I am, the technician bit makes me sound a bit earthy but it just a name to make the old biddy’s in my saloon feel a bit special. Although I like the idea of being a bit macho, a real fan of that construction worker in the Village People.
Anyhow I do ramble on, well you have to in my job, you know talking about Xfactor, Hello Mag, Golfing, yessss Golf, ohhh I just love that Pringle, but you wedgers being real men want to hear about my chim. Well about a year ago I decided I’ve done the Ford Street Ka, the Mx-5 both lovely cars but I wanted something with a bit more vroom. I was drawn to the wedge but in all honesty they are a bit macho for me and those lines, ohhhh so 1980’s and hard darling, not that you hear me complaining about that often sweety.
Soooo the wedge was a big no nooooo too brash, same with the Griffith and as for the cerb, ooooh nearly pooped myself went it started up. I was on the verge of going for a boxter when I spied the Chimera in the small ads in Golf Monthly, well what can I say, luvvvvv at first sight, those soft femine lines, that bulbous rear so round and plump I was physically drawn to it. The previous owner had reached that crossroads in life, other activities such as golf and girlfriend, shame about the latter as I’m sure I brought out his femine side and could have turned him but the deal was done.
I do love my Chimmy, of course my pet name is Chimmy Choo’s for my car, I’m sure you all have names for your wedges as well but look at me again prattling on so just better go, early start as Mavis is in at 9 for a blue rinse but hopefully bump into some of you lovely guys soon, just hope for your sake I don’t rear end you.
Ta ta
Luv Billy
PS Me with my ste
Hello boys,
Heard on the chim forum that there is some ooohhh naughty boy banter going on amonst you hairy chested wedge boys so I thought I’d have a little poke around. Well I better introduce myself so I’m Billy, I’m a hairdressing technician, yes shut up, I am, the technician bit makes me sound a bit earthy but it just a name to make the old biddy’s in my saloon feel a bit special. Although I like the idea of being a bit macho, a real fan of that construction worker in the Village People.
Anyhow I do ramble on, well you have to in my job, you know talking about Xfactor, Hello Mag, Golfing, yessss Golf, ohhh I just love that Pringle, but you wedgers being real men want to hear about my chim. Well about a year ago I decided I’ve done the Ford Street Ka, the Mx-5 both lovely cars but I wanted something with a bit more vroom. I was drawn to the wedge but in all honesty they are a bit macho for me and those lines, ohhhh so 1980’s and hard darling, not that you hear me complaining about that often sweety.
Soooo the wedge was a big no nooooo too brash, same with the Griffith and as for the cerb, ooooh nearly pooped myself went it started up. I was on the verge of going for a boxter when I spied the Chimera in the small ads in Golf Monthly, well what can I say, luvvvvv at first sight, those soft femine lines, that bulbous rear so round and plump I was physically drawn to it. The previous owner had reached that crossroads in life, other activities such as golf and girlfriend, shame about the latter as I’m sure I brought out his femine side and could have turned him but the deal was done.
I do love my Chimmy, of course my pet name is Chimmy Choo’s for my car, I’m sure you all have names for your wedges as well but look at me again prattling on so just better go, early start as Mavis is in at 9 for a blue rinse but hopefully bump into some of you lovely guys soon, just hope for your sake I don’t rear end you.
Ta ta
Luv Billy
PS Me with my ste
And this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Those Wedgies are bad men!
Daz, you need to give them some of your words of wisdom mate.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Those Wedgies are bad men!
Daz, you need to give them some of your words of wisdom mate.
Edited by Chimpafrolic on Wednesday 4th May 23:57
Back to the OP thread, I went touring in the highlands last year and found it very hard to get anything other than 95 RON ordinary unleaded, so it had to go in! I didn't notice any difference to be honest but being a Chim driver, I only pootle about anyway! No pinking or other adverse effects. One thing though, the fuel price was horrendous!
Hi
I took my Chim up to Skye last November from North Shropshire, filled up on the M6 at Tebay with 97Ron then if you get as far as Fort William the BP gargae at the far end of town on the A82 opposite the distilley has 97Ron, also a couple of garages just north of Glasgow have super UL.
cheers
J
I took my Chim up to Skye last November from North Shropshire, filled up on the M6 at Tebay with 97Ron then if you get as far as Fort William the BP gargae at the far end of town on the A82 opposite the distilley has 97Ron, also a couple of garages just north of Glasgow have super UL.
cheers
J
Usually I'll go out of my way to find Optimax but I've used 95 a few times when I've been planning a long run down at motorway at low revs and never had a problem. Yesterday I did just that, I put in Total 95 but it started pinking quite a bit at higher revs so I had to keep it very steady until I found a garage for some decent stuff. Must have been rubbish fuel but it's definitely the last time I use 95 in it.
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