D2a V8 fuel rating

[Banjo_pluker]

Hi all,

which rated ULP does the V8 D2a need??

cant find it on the search......

thanks,

[Rocky88]

Apparently it runs on 95 octane, but as with any european car it might be a good idea to use 98

[Pedro_The_Swift]

my fuel flap says premium;)

[ozscott]

My D2 high comp 4.0 says min 95 premium recommended. It pings a bit on 95 when I ran it once, so quickly topped with prem and didnt go back. Even on premium they sometimes ping a little when cold, so they need to be driven nicely until warm.

Cheers

[Banjo_pluker]

Thanks guys,

that makes is expensive to fill;)

I have been reading posts from a few years ago in regard to V8 V TD5 and these ideas may be changing with the increase of fuel costs in regard offset to motor repairs etc in the diesel.

Pedro have you worded your reply well in saying that is what the fuel lid says but is that what you put in it? or just how you worded it.

Thanks guys just trying to work out engine options comparing to long term costs.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

very carefully worded:p
with LPG injection the ULP side is a negligable cost.

The D2a V8's run very hot and as lean as computers can make them,,

I would like to try E85 the V8's run,
I have heard some VERY good HP results
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[TerryO]

95 works fine in mine, 98 works better and gives better economy. I use either depending on price and availability.

cheers,
Terry

[Clarkey]

i run mine on United Fuel E10 which is 95 octane, never had any pinging probs, not all E10 is 95 some are only 93. United E10 is generally a few cents cheaper than standard unleaded. Economy wise have found no diff between E10 and Premium 95 although Premium 98 is about 4-7% better depending on trip and load

[Banjo_pluker]

Thanks for the info (dont stop adding however)

pedro when googleing the E85 I found they stated that it was only for Flex engines.

I wonder what it would do to engines that are not comparable?

My father in law uses E10 united that is 95. He says it is great!!!

[FISHGUTS]

Started out with 91 as didn't know any better, started pinging and was not happy. A few places arounnd Welshpool / Kewdale (WA) suggested my solenoid packs might need replacing whilst the forum suggested I try 95 or 98.
95 still pinged a fair bit but as ozscott indicated a bit of TLC and it runs as smooth as Jack Daniels on ice with 98 :p:p
Cost... I didn't buy it to worry about the cost of fuel, I bought it because it was a V8 Land Rover :D:D

Cheers,

Peter.

[Banjo_pluker]

Started out with 91 as didn't know any better, started pinging and was not happy. A few places arounnd Welshpool / Kewdale (WA) suggested my solenoid packs might need replacing whilst the forum suggested I try 95 or 98.
95 still pinged a fair bit but as ozscott indicated a bit of TLC and it runs as smooth as Jack Daniels on ice with 98 :p:p
Cost... I didn't buy it to worry about the cost of fuel, I bought it because it was a V8 Land Rover :D:D

Cheers,

Peter.

LOL I agree, I am looking for a D2 V8 because it is an LR V8... Just keener than ever to find one now. wife says I am too impatient.

[Freightdog]

Cost... I didn't buy it to worry about the cost of fuel, I bought it because it was a V8 Land Rover :D:D


This is what many TD5 drivers find difficult to contemplate.

[clubagreenie]

I have a 4.6 in mine running the original computer. Pings under loads like hills but not towing type loads on anything but shell or BP premium. Still has a very light noise on premium but throttle manipulation gets by without loosing out power. Lucas octane booster FTMFW though, nil pinging and economy goes up massively.

[Statusquo]

interesting..I run 95 mostly, and am getting around 17-18l per100k round town, no pinging or concerns, havn't used E10 since Victoria, felt down on power..when I use 98 (touring ) I get as low as 14 l per 100, but doesn't seem to make much difference round town...like the sound of this booster stuff..where can you get it?
(4.0l auto D2A)

[clubagreenie]

Get it most anywhere they sell lucas additives. Just needs to be ordered in usually. As an example, city for 4.6 auto I'll get 400-450k's, a trip a while back I towed a camper back across the mountains from past Lithgow back to Sydney on about 3/4 of a tank, without booster. With booster can get almost 550 in city.