BMW 320D ...... what diesel fuel?

[m33ufo]

I've recently bought an E92 320D. Hadn't really given diesel much thought until I pulled into a BP station the other day and noticed there was a choice - regular or BP Ultimate Diesel! Are there any advantages to using this (or something similar), or should I stick with regular diesel?

Cheers.

[phumy]

One will empty your wallet much faster than the other one....

[Super Veloce]

Normal for daily and I used V-power with a Cetane booster for PH activities,

[excel monkey]

Stick with the cheap (less expensive) stuff!

[philmots]

I use V-Power diesel in my (out of warranty) Focus 1.6 tdci for the following reasons.

A, It feels better, more responsive to drive (not noticebly quicker though).
B, seems to give a bit more mpg
C, I hope the cleaning agents in it etc will help to keep the fancy expensive injectors clean.

[M-J-B]

I use cheap stuff in my 535D because as I understand it.............

It's all a con and unless you use super super hi octane in a car that needs it, it makes no difference whatsoever

[m33ufo]

Thanks guys. Sounds like generally ok to stick with regular diesel.

[Super Veloce]

M-J-B said:

I use cheap stuff in my 535D because as I understand it.............

It's all a con and unless you use super super hi octane in a car that needs it, it makes no difference whatsoever

I forgot to mention mine did have a very healthy map....

[M-J-B]

Super Veloce said:

M-J-B said:

I use cheap stuff in my 535D because as I understand it.............

It's all a con and unless you use super super hi octane in a car that needs it, it makes no difference whatsoever

I forgot to mention mine did have a very healthy map....

So does mine

[Silver993tt]

philmots said:

I use V-Power diesel in my (out of warranty) Focus 1.6 tdci for the following reasons.

A, It feels
B, seems to
C, I hope

Why doesn't it acually?

Save your money and don't fall for the marketing hype. Cheapest diesel is just fine.

[Arrive Alive]

For what its worth: I tried Shell V-power for a few weeks in my e90 320d but feel that it runs better on the normal diesel.

[philmots]

Silver993tt said:

philmots said:

I use V-Power diesel in my (out of warranty) Focus 1.6 tdci for the following reasons.

A, It feels
B, seems to
C, I hope

Why doesn't it acually?

Save your money and don't fall for the marketing hype. Cheapest diesel is just fine.

When you look at it like that, you have a very fair point, sir. Will switch back for a few tanks and try make a better comparison!