I'm going to Newcastle (Blyth Tall Ships) tomorrow about 300 mile round trip, I'll see what it does.
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Gents.....for what it's worth, I always use it because I was reliably informed that, yes......most fuels come from the same refineries in the same tankers, but that certain supermarkets then add things such as ethanol (I don't think diesel contains ethanol but you get my drift) at the pumps. I ran a petrol 2001 6cyl bmw touring for 15 years and came to the conclusion that the premium fuels were worth the extra. It ran better and definitely returned better mpg. My sister in law ran a diesel vw.......lots of stop start town driving......ran like a pig. I advised her to try a premium derv and hey presto! I'll be using premium derv when I pick up my new T6 this week.....and I'll be adding diesel Rhino too! Maybe over kill but I'll have it a long time so it'll be getting additional intermediate oil changes too. Cheaper than a new engine!!
Just my tuppence worth.....fwiw!
MD
Just my tuppence worth.....fwiw!
MD
mmmm, I need to work on the eco driving; 85mph on Adaptive CC, 300 mile round trip at ave speed for journey 70mph = 32mpg with Millers adaptive. But what a superb drive Love it, Love it, Love it
Oops yes I get c35mpg at 80+ too......
It's a van. So I put diesel in it. Currently premium because it was the same price as normal!
The BM gets posh fuel if the price gap isn't too much.
The Subaru gets whatever smells like petrol.
The BM gets posh fuel if the price gap isn't too much.
The Subaru gets whatever smells like petrol.
Not used it myself but as my T6 150dsg van is approching its first birthday with 24k on the clock, my only disappointment is the fuel consumption. Ranges from 24 - 30 mpg occasionally getting 35 on a run. Have tried a few things (like being gentle with my right foot!) such as the COAST option (couldn't get on with it) and making sure I dont carry unneccessary gear. I have mixed driving with a bit of motorway and urban. The best I’ve found is 65/70 on motorway (lucky to keep that constant on M25/M4/M3) when I can achieve 35 on a long run.
I normally use my local Sainsburys but have recently got a fuel card from Velocity. They specialise in fleet use. You can use BP, Shell or Esso. The price is fixed every week and is always cheaper than what the garage shows. For instance Shell at M25 Cobham services was 128.9/liter and I could have got it for 120.9 but my local Sainsburys was 118.9. With the admin fees its not always cheaper but at least you get brand name fuels. I can usually guage my needs but if I get caught out when on the road and need to fill up at least I can get it a bit cheaper. Shell at M25 Cobham services have an adblue pump at £2.10/liter. If you buy more than £50 of diesel you can get adblue for 70p/liter. That was a couple of weeks ago.
Something to watch if ya bored..
Not that bored
I found this link on another forum
'no guarantees'
Fuels Help
1 New compared to previous Shell V-Power formulations. Boosted compared to Shell's regular Maingrade fuel. Helps to restore engine condition by helping to remove performance robbing deposits from key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, driving conditions and driving style. No guarantees provided. See Shell DYNAFLEX Technology for more information on Dynaflex Technology.
2 Boosted compared to Shell's regular Maingrade fuel. Designed to help clean and protect key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See Shell DYNAFLEX Technology for more information on Dynaflex Technology.
3 Helps to clean key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.See New Shell V-Power for more information.
4 Compared to Shell's previous formulation of Shell V-Power unleaded. Friction reducing molecules help critical parts of your engine. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See New Shell V-Power for more information.
5 Compared to Shell's regular fuel. Designed to help clean and protect key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See New Shell V-Power for more information.
6 Designed to help clean and protect key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See New Shell V-Power for more information
7 Boosted compared to Shells regular fuel. Compared to Shell's previous formulation of Shell V-Power unleaded. Friction reducing molecules help critical parts of your engine. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.
8 Magic snake oil helps make your van go faster, quieter and further. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.
'no guarantees'
Fuels Help
1 New compared to previous Shell V-Power formulations. Boosted compared to Shell's regular Maingrade fuel. Helps to restore engine condition by helping to remove performance robbing deposits from key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, driving conditions and driving style. No guarantees provided. See Shell DYNAFLEX Technology for more information on Dynaflex Technology.
2 Boosted compared to Shell's regular Maingrade fuel. Designed to help clean and protect key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See Shell DYNAFLEX Technology for more information on Dynaflex Technology.
3 Helps to clean key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.See New Shell V-Power for more information.
4 Compared to Shell's previous formulation of Shell V-Power unleaded. Friction reducing molecules help critical parts of your engine. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See New Shell V-Power for more information.
5 Compared to Shell's regular fuel. Designed to help clean and protect key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See New Shell V-Power for more information.
6 Designed to help clean and protect key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the build-up of performance robbing deposits. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided. See New Shell V-Power for more information
7 Boosted compared to Shells regular fuel. Compared to Shell's previous formulation of Shell V-Power unleaded. Friction reducing molecules help critical parts of your engine. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.
8 Magic snake oil helps make your van go faster, quieter and further. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.
