keancy Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Well with them talking about raising Fuel Costs again by another 2p in April the question of what to use is on my mind yet again. So, lets ask/see what you guys use in yours and why?? I have used Unleaded in the past when I am desperate as I live 30min drive away from the nearest V-Power. But I am undecided wether or not it's a good idea in the long run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 normal unleaded in mine as it is a uk 1994 manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 normal unleaded in mine as it is a uk 1994 manual Mine is a year older, does that matter then? When did it change? Mine is also Jap-Spec! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Mine is a year older, does that matter then? When did it change? Mine is also Jap-Spec! J spec cars are set up to run on higher octane fuel. V-power is your friend. I still call it Optimax though. Oh, and it's Myth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Iirc you can use it, you just wont boost properly. You will egt less MPG too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 J spec cars are set up to run on higher octane fuel. V-power is your friend. I still call it Optimax though. Oh, and it's Myth... So is Super unleaded the same thing as V-Power or is the octane rate different again? What will happen if I keep using just Unleaded? What about mixing the two occasionaly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 So is Super unleaded the same thing as V-Power or is the octane rate different again? What will happen if I keep using just Unleaded? What about mixing the two occasionaly? V-Power is 99ron, some super unleaded is usually is 97ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I always use V-Power. Probably best for a BPU car (and singles of course). I only live 2 minutes away from my nearest shell, I've got 2 on my way to work, its very convenient! But lately I dont drive as much anymore as I used to because of the rip off price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Mine tends to miss under heavy (right foot) load on normal 95 so i always use optimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Mine tends to miss under heavy (right foot) load on normal 95 so i always use optimax yeah i suffered from this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 All super unleaded is 97 RON (tbc?) apart from V-Power and Tesco 99. Using unleaded is surely gonna shorten your Supra's health longevity unless it been remapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wheres the super unleaded option? V power isnt the only one. Personally i only stick super in mine as its closer to what the JAP use as there standard fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have an NA Standard unleaded (95RON) for me. But the consensus is that for Jap TTs, you need one of the higher octane motion lotions. If you do decide that it's OK to use 95RON, keep an eye out for your mpg figures, because if they drop, it might negate any benefits from using the cheaper fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I use V-power or Tesco 99 in my N/A I just thinks it's worth the tiny bit extra tbh. I'm sure I saw 102 ron recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 normal unleaded is fine for uk tt's. is this right the handbook suggests to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 What sort of difference will higher octane fuel do too a NA. I herd it wont make any difference what unleaded fuel we used??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I use V-Power in my NA. Well usually, mainly for the cleaning properties it has. Normal unleaded im told should be fine in an NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I use V-Power in my NA. Well usually, mainly for the cleaning properties it has. Normal unleaded im told should be fine in an NA. That’s all I use unleaded I just wounded if there was a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I used v-power when I first got the NA and then changed to normal unleaded. I couldn't tell any difference in performance to be honest, only that I had a couple of quid left at the pump to buy some sweets..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I used v-power when I first got the NA and then changed to normal unleaded. I couldn't tell any difference in performance to be honest, only that I had a couple of quid left at the pump to buy some sweets..... H. lol yeah sounds right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I used v-power when I first got the NA and then changed to normal unleaded. I couldn't tell any difference in performance to be honest, only that I had a couple of quid left at the pump to buy some sweets..... H. or browse the top shelf;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I used v-power when I first got the NA and then changed to normal unleaded. I couldn't tell any difference in performance to be honest, only that I had a couple of quid left at the pump to buy some sweets..... H. I agree Paul. Not a noticable differance. It may give you an extra Pony on a dyno read out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 V power in mine,just wish there was a shell garage closer nearest is 10min drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMiFFAD Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 If your running a standard UK, you will probably benefit from running normal UK fuel, as thats what the cars been mapped for. You might see slight benefits from Vpower etc, but its not absolut a must. If your running a jap spec car, best to stick to highr RONs as thats what they use in jap land so will be mapped for it, lower rons MAY cause knock (especially in turbos) If your running a tuned car, especially a turbo with higher boost, higher RON fuels become more of a must. You can use normal fuel in any car, just dont boost the nuts off of it or you might start melting your pistons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 V power in mine,just wish there was a shell garage closer nearest is 10min drive. Wish mine was 10 minutes lol. 30 minutes each way for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.