Jeff king Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Anybody know if there's any difference in quality between these? I get the feeling there isn't but I just somehow feel that little bit better when I'm filling up with v power or bp ultimate as opposed to tesco momentum even if tesco is cheaper. Quote
Kieran_ctr Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I have always used V-Power! I heard Tesco's is really good but I will stick with V-power seems I have used there fuel for years Quote
Richf Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Tesco is 99 octane thought BP ultimate is 97 Quote
chirag1988 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Both Tesco and V Power are 99 RON so just as good Quote
Jeff king Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Hmm, maybe I'll swap to tesco then if it's just as good. Look after the penny's and all that. Thanks. Quote
veeg33 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Placebo effect maybe? Both Tesco and V-power Nitro+ are rated at 99 RON (if my google searches are correct). Not sure what BP ultimate is now, found out that they were 102 RON back in 2006 (targeting track day cars) Quote
Ebized Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Both Tesco and V Power are 99 RON so just as good I thought V power was 98. Used both momentum and v-power and on the road can't say I have noticed an difference, but my pocket is a little better off with the former Quote
chirag1988 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Both Tesco and V Power are 99 RON so just as good I thought V power was 98. Used both momentum and v-power and on the road can't say I have noticed an difference, but my pocket is a little better off with the former I thought they were both 99? I could be wrong though. Having said that I agree with you with pockets being better off on momentum - especially when tesco were running the "up to 20p off per litre" campaign! Quote
-Bradders- Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 both claim 99, in a lab test, shell (before nitro+) showed to be a 98 where as tesco showed a true 99. also i mapped my honda twice, once on each fuel, the mapper said the curve was much smoother using momentum!? i always use momentum 2 Quote
Ridz Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Shell do advertise that V Power has additional additives to enhance combustion and engine life, but I can't tell any difference between any of the premium fuels. Quote
Juggalo Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Tescos petrol comes from Stanlow Oil Refinery in Ellesmere Port...owned and run by Shell - I used to work there The petrol in Tesco pumps is Shell petrol. The detergent packs are different, that's all. Edited November 25, 2015 by Juggalo 3 Quote
ZMANALEX Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I use the same map on my R35 for Shell and Tesco. You are paying extra for the Shell branding. 2 Quote
JetSet Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Tescos petrol comes from Stanlow Oil Refinery in Ellesmere Port...owned and run by Shell - I used to work there The petrol in Tesco pumps is Shell petrol. The detergent packs are different, that's all. Correct, I should add that the Stanlow terminal supplies pretty well every garage in North Wales and the North West of England through a reciprocal agreement with the other major oil companies. Just the additive packages are slightly different. I also worked for Shell in a past life . Pete Quote
Richf Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The base fuels may be very similar but Momentum contains much more ethanol than V power/nitro + Ethanol can cause problems for some engines if not used regularly http://www.fuel-testers.com/list_e10_engine_damage.html I have no issues at all in using Tesco fuel in my daily but wouldnt use it in my zed as i only fill it once a month or so , but i err on the side of caution Performance wise i'm not sure you would notice any difference between any super unleaded Quote
350zedd Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I use Shell as its the nearest petrol station to me at 8 miles. The nearest Tesco is 22 miles away Re: Stanlow.....Used to work at Thornton Research Centre in the 80's Quote
Ekona Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 It makes absolutely no sodding difference whether you use 97, 99 or 105 unless you've specifically mapped for it. As long as the fuel is made to the correct BS, and they all are, then that's all that matters. The 350/370 wasn't made in the 1960s, so it'll be fine Quote
Quinster Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I use BP Ultimate (97). Not had any problems at all. Quote
Alex350z Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I seem to get more burbles from the exhaust with Shell Quote
Ekona Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Can a mod please edit the title, my OCD can't take the rogue apostrophe any more 1 Quote
HaydnH Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The 350/370 wasn't made in the 1960s, so it'll be fine Did they have unleaded in the 60's? Quote
JetSet Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The base fuels may be very similar but Momentum contains much more ethanol than V power/nitro + In that case, I've no idea if and when ethanol is added at Stanlow. All refined gasoline will have to be approved by the lab before it leaves Stanlow. This is fairly straightforward if you are only supplying for one customer but if you are supplying 5 or 6 customers with different specifications it means extra storage, extra lab technicians and higher costs. It was industry standard when I worked there for U.K refineries to distribute exactly the same stuff to different petrol stations, it may have changed but I somehow doubt it. Pete 1 Quote
HaydnH Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The base fuels may be very similar but Momentum contains much more ethanol than V power/nitro + In that case, I've no idea if and when ethanol is added at Stanlow. All refined gasoline will have to be approved by the lab before it leaves Stanlow. This is fairly straightforward if you are only supplying for one customer but if you are supplying 5 or 6 customers with different specifications it means extra storage, extra lab technicians and higher costs. It was industry standard when I worked there for U.K refineries to distribute exactly the same stuff to different petrol stations, it may have changed but I somehow doubt it. Pete Maybe the different ingredients only exist in the marketing brochures? Quote
Jeff king Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Ah, that'll be the predictive txt. Sorry Ekona. I didn't check before posting. 1 Quote
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