Tricky-Ricky Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Having just done a trip to Liverpool and back, i am really impressed with the fuel consumption that i am getting with this petrol, the trip usually takes a tank full, thats 300 mls with about 20-30 mls left, since using V power, the trip up was fairly steady, 90- 100 klms with not much boost, and when i arrived i had well over a quarter of a tank left:shock: and the trip back was a Little more spirited and i had just on a quarter of a tank left, so to say i'm impressed is an under statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Temperature, Humidity and barometric pressure all affect fuel consumption btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 As well as it being a fairly steady run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 My last trip was in very similar conditions/temp etc, if it was a winter trip i wouldn't bother with a comparison;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I've done a couple of long trips on Tesco 99 and V-Power and must admit to being surprised at the extra mileage from the Shell stuff too. I'm going to monitor my mileage for a while more before saying it's definitely better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I'll give this a try as well. I've stuck to Tesco99 ever since it was introduced, if V-Power is better I'm all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I used it for the first time this w'end and got through pretty much a full tank, car felt very good with it, but to be fare i'm sure it would take a tank to really get used to it. Should have done an ecu reset really. But its a good price. Is it actually 102 Ron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Think you'll find its 99 mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Cheers Andrew, oh yeah, its the new BP stuff that is 102 isnt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Vicki noticed better fuel consumption as well since she started using V Power. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Ive noticed it too but V Power is 94.9p a litre now here and not 102.9 which is what I was paying before my holiday so theres one reason. But i must admit, i put £30 of bp ultimate in as no shell was near by and got just under 100 miles. Last night I put £20 VPower in and this lasted 87 miles and i'd say 80 of it was spirited driving! VPower all the way me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 my car drinks bp ultimate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I was gonna post about this the other day but forgot, I'm on my second tank of V-power and have found a noticable difference in the power of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have to admit, the car does seem to run that little bit better with the V-Power in the tank. I had been getting ropey idle and was worried something was amiss, but since I got rid of the last of the cheapo nasty stuff from the tank and filled up with V-Power, she has been a little more responsive and runs much smoother. Fuel consumption - I can't make a comparison yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have a magical new fuel additive to sell you all, containing snake oil and placebo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have a magical new fuel additive to sell you all, containing snake oil and placebo. I'LL TAKE TWO DRUMS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Just to add, i have not noticed any performance difference or in smoother running, just the better fuel consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 my car drinks bp ultimate! Mine too, doesn't last anywhere near as long as Tesco 99 or V Power. I do get more mpg with the V power than anything else, and the car does feel better running on it, so I go a mile or so outta my way to put it in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have just filled up with V-Power and also think the car is idling better. Interestingly, I popped into a Tesco Garage in Ebbw Vale and found they don't have any super unleaded and was speaking to the petrol tanker guy and he told me that all Sainsbury Garages in Wales and the Southwest actually use BP ultimate in their super pumps though it is badged as Sainsbury super unleaded. After paying 1.03 a litre for V Power I will be interested to get to Sainsbury's in Cwmbran on the next fill up to compare prices and performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Iwas speaking to the petrol tanker guy and he told me that all Sainsbury Garages in Wales and the Southwest actually use BP ultimate in their super pumps though it is badged as Sainsbury super unleaded. Yup I've heard that BP supply Sainsbury's fuel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Yup I've heard that BP supply Sainsbury's fuel too. Same here, so how can they sell it cheaper ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Same here, so how can they sell it cheaper ?. It's maybe supplied by BP but it doesn't necessarily mean it's the same as BP Ultimate. It might not have all the cleaning agents in it etc. I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 It's maybe supplied by BP but it doesn't necessarily mean it's the same as BP Ultimate. It might not have all the cleaning agents in it etc. I don't know. Nope, he told me when he delivers BP petrol he takes it to BP garages and Sainsbury's so it must be the same.. Don't forget that BP stands for BIG PRICE so they probably can't reduce their price for fear of trades description act!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Think you'll find its 99 mate... says 97 ron on the pump in my tescos do we get the left overs in wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Felt bog all difference in mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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