The quality of petrol

[2blackhats]

The quality of petrol available these days is not what it was.
The other day I filled the monaro up to the brim and the petrol was completely worn out in two hundred miles and I had no choice but to replace it with some new petrol.
Back in the day, when I had my Ford Puma it would last twice that long.
The oil companies are clearly cutting corners. I wouldn't mind, but at the prices they're asking, petrol should be much more durable. It's like this flat pack furniture, it just doesn't last....

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Nothing to do with the size of the engine

[jet_noise]

Dear All,

I think it depends on the type of petrol. That super unleaded is rubbish for mpg in the Monaro. Standard works great in the Ka,

regards,
Jet

[SimonV8ster]

I think its the pot holes casuing it, you have to drive around so many that you add 25% to your journey.

Edited by SimonV8ster on Friday 26th March 16:21

[deeen]

The petrol has expanded due to global warming, so less dense, not so much energy in a litre, so you need more of it.

[VXR_Daz]

The problem is that it is leaking out of the back, try plugging the holes at the back and your petrol will last longer.

[behold81]

I blame my shoes. I swear there heavier than ever and seem to ad 2-3% extra on tom my throttle.....

[llcoolbc]

I go through my tank of petrol much quicker if Doris is in the car! I reckon it is because I drive more slowly, hence it takes much longer to get to my destination, therefore engine is running for longer and using more fuel.
That is now my counter arguement for putting my fat right foot down.....

[HSV_Rulz]

llcoolbc said:

I go through my tank of petrol much quicker if Doris is in the car! I reckon it is because I drive more slowly, hence it takes much longer to get to my destination, therefore engine is running for longer and using more fuel.
That is now my counter arguement for putting my fat right foot down.....

Wouldn't be the extra(Doris)weight then?

[doleboy]

Not only has the quality of petrol dropped but also the quality of the roads. I've noticed that quite often the road seems unable to keep up with my tires.

[VXR_Daz]

Just had a thought, do you think that all these pot-holes are caused by dodgy fuel falling out the tank?

[SimonV8ster]

VXR_Daz said:

Just had a thought, do you think that all these pot-holes are caused by dodgy fuel falling out the tank?

Most definatley. The petrol is clearly burning away the tar..........

[llcoolbc]

HSV_Rulz said:

llcoolbc said:

I go through my tank of petrol much quicker if Doris is in the car! I reckon it is because I drive more slowly, hence it takes much longer to get to my destination, therefore engine is running for longer and using more fuel.
That is now my counter arguement for putting my fat right foot down.....

Wouldn't be the extra(Doris)weight then? :getmecoat:

Could well be......must pack her off to the gym more often if it's costing me in unleaded....

[Wolfracer]

It's all down to decimalisation....

When you bought a pound of fuel, you knew where you where....

Now, a Kilo seems to get you nowhere and costs 10 times as much....

FFS When I as a kid, a litre of fuel cost the same as 2 litre of cola... I always remember the conundrum: did I fill up the motorbike or have a drink? I always concluded I could drink the petrol if I got REALLY thirsty...

[VXR_DAZ]

When I was a kid they didn't even sell it in litres!

I must be old, very old, almost as old as Jez

[jayrockwell]

These new fangled "super" unleaded petrols can leap much farther so escaping the tank has become much easier for them.
Try a reinforced petrol tank and see if that keeps these new "super" petrols in.

[007 VXR]

jayrockwell said:

These new fangled "super" unleaded petrols can leap much farther so escaping the tank has become much easier for them.
Try a reinforced petrol tank and see if that keeps these new "super" petrols in.

dont forget it has to be lead lined