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Joggern · Mar 28th, 2015, 22:30

Hi all

Thanks for this really helpful thread. I'm about to buy my first Volvo (S60 D4 manual) so it's great to get a real handle for what to expect.

One thing I'm interested in is whether anyone has a feeling for whether it matters _where_ you buy your fuel? I've only noticed one comment which said Shell VPower diesel. Any opinions on whether that affects mpg?

I currently have a 2.2TDCi Mondeo (163) and get 42-44mpg. I used to use Shell standard as it was my nearest station but now use Esso coz I moved house. No obvious difference in performance or economy. My old 2.5V6 petrol Mondeo delivered 4-5mpg better economy on the old Shell Optimax but did worse on VPower than standard.

Is diesel just diesel?

Mar 28th, 2015, 22:30	#164
Joggern Junior Member Last Online: Oct 6th, 2022 23:30 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Marlborough	Does diesel matter? Hi all Thanks for this really helpful thread. I'm about to buy my first Volvo (S60 D4 manual) so it's great to get a real handle for what to expect. One thing I'm interested in is whether anyone has a feeling for whether it matters _where_ you buy your fuel? I've only noticed one comment which said Shell VPower diesel. Any opinions on whether that affects mpg? I currently have a 2.2TDCi Mondeo (163) and get 42-44mpg. I used to use Shell standard as it was my nearest station but now use Esso coz I moved house. No obvious difference in performance or economy. My old 2.5V6 petrol Mondeo delivered 4-5mpg better economy on the old Shell Optimax but did worse on VPower than standard. Is diesel just diesel?