Fuel

marlboro · Mar 9th, 2015, 21:18

Have been using Sainsbury regular unleaded.
Filled up with Shell High Octaine as suggested via V70R site.
Amazed by the difference in performance.
Well worth the extra money.

Previously owned Chimaera 4.0 and tried different fuels.
Made no difference.

The R appears to like higher RON fuel.
Odd but it works.

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marlboro · Mar 9th, 2015, 23:46

Before anyone asks I have no association with Shell fuels.
This is just a comment regarding my experience.
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850Chris · Mar 10th, 2015, 21:29

I believe turbocharged petrol engines feel the benefit of high octane fuel the most - hence why you feel a difference in the R. Tesco 99 Octane well worth a shot - my T5 goes well on that.

marlboro · Mar 10th, 2015, 22:32

Chris,

My closest fuel stations are Esso, Shell, Sainsbury and BP. (in that order)
All within about 2 miles.
No Tesco near me.

Will try the higher RON Esso next.

Cheers
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marlboro · Mar 11th, 2015, 15:06

Have done about 50 miles on the Shell ultimate.

The R just gets better.
Totally amazed by the difference.

Was a fuel sceptic till now.
Alternatively was the Sainsbury fuel just poor.

If you own a Volvo with a turbo try it.

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cadaron · Mar 12th, 2015, 21:55

Running 98 Ron all the time in the R, highly recommended it, bit more money, but the R enjoys it. Also suggested in the handbook.

cadaron · Mar 12th, 2015, 22:41

Nice looking R marlboro. Running stock flash gt myself, love it.[IMG]

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marlboro · Mar 20th, 2015, 20:58

Cad,

Our cars are pretty much identical.
What fuel make do you use?

Have tried higher octane fuels by Sainsbury, Shell and Esso.
Shell seems to be best.

Sure you agree the R is a great motor.

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marlboro · Mar 20th, 2015, 21:32

Mine has Black / Blue leather interior.

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strbryan · Mar 20th, 2015, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboro

Cad,

Our cars are pretty much identical.
What fuel make do you use?

Have tried higher octane fuels by Sainsbury, Shell and Esso.
Shell seems to be best.

Sure you agree the R is a great motor.

B

Only Shell and Tesco sell "higher octane" fuels, where as the others claim their "higher octane" fuel are actually what Shell and Tesco sell as their lower octane fuel..

Mar 9th, 2015, 21:18	#1
marlboro Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 02:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Guildford	Fuel Have been using Sainsbury regular unleaded. Filled up with Shell High Octaine as suggested via V70R site. Amazed by the difference in performance. Well worth the extra money. Previously owned Chimaera 4.0 and tried different fuels. Made no difference. The R appears to like higher RON fuel. Odd but it works. B Last edited by marlboro; Mar 9th, 2015 at 23:24.

Mar 10th, 2015, 21:29	#3
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	I believe turbocharged petrol engines feel the benefit of high octane fuel the most - hence why you feel a difference in the R. Tesco 99 Octane well worth a shot - my T5 goes well on that. __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while. Last edited by 850Chris; Mar 10th, 2015 at 21:30. Reason: Carnt spel

Mar 11th, 2015, 15:06	#5
marlboro Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 02:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Guildford	Have done about 50 miles on the Shell ultimate. The R just gets better. Totally amazed by the difference. Was a fuel sceptic till now. Alternatively was the Sainsbury fuel just poor. If you own a Volvo with a turbo try it. B Last edited by marlboro; Mar 11th, 2015 at 15:08.

Mar 12th, 2015, 22:41	#7
cadaron VOC member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 20:47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerset	snap Nice looking R marlboro. Running stock flash gt myself, love it.[IMG][/IMG] Last edited by cadaron; Mar 12th, 2015 at 22:44.

Mar 9th, 2015, 23:46	#2
marlboro Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 02:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Guildford	Before anyone asks I have no association with Shell fuels. This is just a comment regarding my experience. B

Mar 10th, 2015, 22:32	#4
marlboro Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 02:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Guildford	Chris, My closest fuel stations are Esso, Shell, Sainsbury and BP. (in that order) All within about 2 miles. No Tesco near me. Will try the higher RON Esso next. Cheers B

Mar 12th, 2015, 21:55	#6
cadaron VOC member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 20:47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerset	Running 98 Ron all the time in the R, highly recommended it, bit more money, but the R enjoys it. Also suggested in the handbook.

Mar 20th, 2015, 20:58	#8
marlboro Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 02:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Guildford	Cad, Our cars are pretty much identical. What fuel make do you use? Have tried higher octane fuels by Sainsbury, Shell and Esso. Shell seems to be best. Sure you agree the R is a great motor. B

Mar 20th, 2015, 21:32	#9
marlboro Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 02:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Guildford	Mine has Black / Blue leather interior. B

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