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Mar 9th, 2015, 21:18 | #1 |
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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. |
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Mar 9th, 2015, 23:46 | #2 |
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Before anyone asks I have no association with Shell fuels.
This is just a comment regarding my experience. B |
Mar 10th, 2015, 21:29 | #3 |
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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.
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Mar 10th, 2015, 22:32 | #4 |
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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 11th, 2015, 15:06 | #5 |
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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, 21:55 | #6 |
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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.
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