Engine: T5/R - Anyone seen issues with BP fuel - Page 2

marlboro · Jan 9th, 2015, 13:11

I had problems with BP fuel in my TVR Chimaera.
Miss-fires and general bad running

Bought from Burpham, Guildford.

I now just avoid BP.

Shell, Esso, Supermarket fuel is fine.

Brian

Dirty Rooster · Jan 9th, 2015, 21:01

My current car likes normal unleaded from Gulf ... which was a surprise, I now use Gulf and a few Shell V-power.

Spetsnaz GSh · Jan 10th, 2015, 13:27

I only use she'll v power max on my t4.

Didn't realise it had to run on 98+ RON when I got it so I ran on Tesco and it was rather sluggish and power delivery felt a bit unnatural.

After reading and reading I saw that Tesco momentum and shell flower were the only 2 99 RON in the UK - but let's be fair who trusts Tesco fuel over an actual fuel company.

My view is simple. Uk law requires 97 RON minimum for super unleaded right? So BP are only doing the bare minimum as are other fuel companies - At least shell have set out to create a better fuel...

...and by God does my car fly on the stuff!!!

Shell VPower Nitro Plus Super Unleaded gets my vote.

With fuel getting cheaper and cheaper too it's worth a try right??

Regards

James

Jan 9th, 2015, 21:01	#12
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	My current car likes normal unleaded from Gulf ... which was a surprise, I now use Gulf and a few Shell V-power. __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

Jan 10th, 2015, 13:27	#13
Spetsnaz GSh Master Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2021 22:02 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bury St. Edmunds	I only use she'll v power max on my t4. Didn't realise it had to run on 98+ RON when I got it so I ran on Tesco and it was rather sluggish and power delivery felt a bit unnatural. After reading and reading I saw that Tesco momentum and shell flower were the only 2 99 RON in the UK - but let's be fair who trusts Tesco fuel over an actual fuel company. My view is simple. Uk law requires 97 RON minimum for super unleaded right? So BP are only doing the bare minimum as are other fuel companies - At least shell have set out to create a better fuel... ...and by God does my car fly on the stuff!!! Shell VPower Nitro Plus Super Unleaded gets my vote. With fuel getting cheaper and cheaper too it's worth a try right?? Regards James __________________ 2003 Volvo S40 T4 Sport Anthracite Arcadias - OEM Strut Brace - Full 3" Exhaust System & 200 Cell Cat - Ashok's Custom Remap (1.35bar) - Earl's Performance Turbo Oil Feed - Ph1 Air Deflection Trims - Business Pack - Winter Pack - HID Xenon Headlamps

Jan 9th, 2015, 13:11	#11
marlboro Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 02:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Guildford	I had problems with BP fuel in my TVR Chimaera. Miss-fires and general bad running Bought from Burpham, Guildford. I now just avoid BP. Shell, Esso, Supermarket fuel is fine. Brian

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