Have you tried BP as its supposed to be the best quality fuel?
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Have you tried BP as its supposed to be the best quality fuel?
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I use Shell as much as possible, seems to run better in mine and has better economy - like an extra 100kms a tank better.
The only plus side to BP for me is the anti foaming additives are a bit better so its slightly quicker to fill.
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Couple of observations,
From my perspective (and I drive a 300Tdi) the different brands of fuel seem to be irrevevant, having filled up with fuel from many varied (and some isolated) places, I cant say I have noticed much if any variation in economy.
Judging range/consumption over a tank or two doesn't give any meaningful data, different filling temps, different bowser cutoffs etc means you cant get reliable and repeatable quantities, combine this with short term variations in driving conditions, means the figures are unreliable.
You need to be looking over multiple tanks, and 1000s of km to get good figures. A single tank may highlight something along the lines of a fuel leak etc but not accurate consumption figures.
Martyn
Diesel fuel has to meet the standards described here:
Fuel Quality in Australia - Diesel fuel quality standard
So, it would be surprising if there was much difference in the quality of diesel.
The main argument seems to be with petrol, about whether there is a significant advantage in using 95 or 98 vs 91. Some say yes, some no. It may depend on the tuning of the petrol engine, as some do seem to run better on 95 or 98 than on 91.
Yes I was very surprised that there could be that much difference, but it really seems there was. Yes more testing required and I'll try BP and Shell too.
I use Caltex because it has Techron in it. I have to admit that I completely swallowed the blurb, without checking whether it works. I also get my 4 cents per Litre Woolies discount (after they add 4 cents to the later on).
Shame Billy Shame. I'm such a lazy mug sometimes. :D
What is techron anyway? How would you even know if I'd made any difference to whatever?
Here you go:Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLandy
Techron is an additive technology that works to get the most out of your engine thanks to our patented fuel additive technology which is trusted by motorists, mechanics and auto manufacturers the world over. You can use Techron and when you do it will clean your engine, leading to better performance, lower emissions and maximum fuel economy.
Gasoline & Fuel System Cleaning Additives
Caltex Australia website doesn't say anything about Techron being added to its diesel.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoMick
The Techron website also doesn't list Australia as a country where its product is added to Caltex fuel.
:Rolling:...but it's Techron! ...and apparently it "works to get the most out of your engine thanks to our patented fuel additive technology which is trusted by motorists, mechanics and auto manufacturers the world over." No doubt named after it's inventor, Ron, who is a really technically savvy and trustworthy guy. ...but wait there's more... 😝
If you look really closely at that techron map (Buy Chevron, Texaco & Caltex with Techron), techron is apparently added to Caltex fuel in New Zealand, Kangaroo Island and some mythical island just off Darwin!
How does it work? Apparently "Power Cleans Your Engine". :Rolling:
"Techron is based on a unique compound containing oxygen" ...you mean... like... air? :Rolling:
My question is, how would anyone even know if the engine was running 'cleaner'?