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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3754 |
I don't want to start a debate but as regular users will have noticed I sing the praises, and in fact use, cheap Tesco Diesel. Having read a few threads on here about the benefits of premium diesel I thought it would be interesting to try a few tankfuls. So I did, fuel economy is no different as far as I can tell but the car seems to run better, pick up quicker etc. As I say it just an observation and it may just be observers bias. It's convenient to get my fuel from Tesco and I don't recall ever having anything to complain about but the Shell V Power might just be better, obviously it should be as it costs a tenner a tank full more and I'm certainly not getting any of that back through better fuel economy as far as I can tell.
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5th Jul 2024 9:28pm |
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Tdtj Member Since: 29 Sep 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 179 |
A very interesting watch. I have used Tesco diesel for many years and different cars,never had any issues. However Tesco is very convenient for me also but I do drive a little further and use Costco as it’s a premium diesel and slightly cheaper than even Tesco prices. But now I may switch back decisions decisions 2016 4.4 diesel |
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6th Jul 2024 4:15am |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1125 |
I use the cheapest Diesel i can find but i add this to it.
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6th Jul 2024 11:15am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35222 |
maybe a tank of premium diesel might help now and again but like most i've always used supermarket fuel with no problems.. ... - .- -.
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6th Jul 2024 1:41pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3753 |
I’ve said it before, but my previous trusted independent was a 4.4 tdV8 owner who had a lot of experience and knowledge and was always happy to talk about lessons he had learned.
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6th Jul 2024 2:22pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3754 |
Like I said I didn't want to start a debate because it's always futile. I know there are strong feelings and thoughts and proofs and experts and know alls ......... Hell I even argue with my Brother in Law he swears by V-Power and wont go near Tesco (actually in his case it would be Sainsbury's as it nearer to him). He actually gives me the impression he'd rather walk than put supermarket fuel (in his Freelander). It certainly has made no difference to me fuel economy wise. On the other hand I know a guy who runs his Taxi on chip fat with no problems other than the awful stink it makes. Geoff |
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6th Jul 2024 3:26pm |
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GrumpyPenguin Member Since: 06 Mar 2024 Location: Thanet, Kent Posts: 30 |
All I know is that in nearly 2M miles of using premium diesel I have never had any fuel system issues (& since they removed sulphur from diesel used two-stroke) & will continue to do so.
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7th Jul 2024 11:05am |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3753 |
Please tell us, how much 2 stroke oil to a tank full of diesel ?.
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7th Jul 2024 11:14am |
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GrumpyPenguin Member Since: 06 Mar 2024 Location: Thanet, Kent Posts: 30 |
The equivalent of around half a cup a full tank. |
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8th Jul 2024 9:55am |
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Ian Donkin Member Since: 17 Aug 2010 Location: A Yorkshireman in Surrey Posts: 107 |
I was always a cheapest diesel I could source guy and carried a fuel treatment additive that I administered every tankful religiously.
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8th Jul 2024 10:30am |
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Alex1976 Member Since: 22 Mar 2023 Location: Bucks Posts: 116 |
I used 2 stroke oil in my 200tdi and then 300tdi Defender for years and they ran much smoother and quieter. The 2 stroke added the lubrication back into the diesel that had been lost with ultra low sulphur diesel. It seemed to help the injectors and high pressure fuel pump in particular.
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8th Jul 2024 10:32am |
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 180 |
I use Power exclusively, unless not available. Additives that clean are great, but it's the cetane I like. Far, far, far less tractor noises!
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8th Jul 2024 6:25pm |
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Andy S Member Since: 16 Jun 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 1011 |
I try to use V Power in both cars, petrol mini JCW and the diesel FFRR. I have a Shell loyalty card so get about £3 off every 8 tankfulls (used to be every 5…) so that takes the edge off the price premium. I also don’t do big mileage, so the cost doesn’t hit me in the pocket as much as for those who fill more than once a fortnight like me.
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8th Jul 2024 8:54pm |
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urman Member Since: 06 Oct 2024 Location: Bratislava Posts: 5 |
It’s better to use diesel additives like Oilsyn Power DNA or Archoil 6900D than 2 stroke. There were many tests that don’t show better lubricity from 2 stroke oil. Regarding V-Power VS Ultimate: I’ve tested these fuels at least in Austria/Slovakia/Germany. V-Power has the most detergents, based on PEA/PIA. Please find these tests here: https://youtube.com/@oiladditives?si=DxuKuHqzaBnQJq-k My choice is to use normal diesel (Shell FuelSave, or OMV, or Orlen Efecta)+ additive (cetane or complex that I mentioned above). |
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6th Oct 2024 9:59am |
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