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zeke
09-12-2009, 12:27 PM
Has anyone noticed that the CU2 doesn't seem to ping when using Caltex Vortex 98 but still does when using Shell V Power .
V Power also leaves the highest carbon deposits at the exaust out of all the 98 RON fuels .
oongie
09-12-2009, 12:33 PM
I've defected from Shell V-power to BP ultimate.
Less carbon deposits and better mileage
primetimex
09-12-2009, 01:02 PM
Been using BP Ultimate 98 years ago since 2003 Accord Euro and never looked back ...
beeza
09-12-2009, 01:28 PM
I just buy the cheapest these days LOL
pinoy-boi
09-12-2009, 01:30 PM
mobil 8000 ftw lol.

same mileage as V power, better throttle response though.

and BP ultimate feels sluggish
zeke
09-12-2009, 01:35 PM
No so much interested in the carbon deposits (although V Power is dirty), more about the lack of any pinging noticed when using Vortex 98 over V Power
beeza
09-12-2009, 01:43 PM
Suburu upper engine cleaner will remove any carbon anyways.
denot
10-12-2009, 07:08 AM
Didnt notice thr diff on milleage between diff 98 ron or 95 ron. All the same to me... (only 0.xL/100kms diff)
SRVTIR
10-12-2009, 09:57 AM
BP Ultimate 98 for me.. works great!
bennjamin
10-12-2009, 10:16 AM
correct me if im wrong....

but v power is a mixture of fuel with ethanol (or other octane booster) to give it a slightly higher rating. But in the real world this isnt entirely relevant.
beeza
10-12-2009, 10:52 AM
Yeah I thought the octane rating is too high and can cause issues.
nickxau
11-12-2009, 02:06 PM
correct me if im wrong....

but v power is a mixture of fuel with ethanol (or other octane booster) to give it a slightly higher rating. But in the real world this isnt entirely relevant.

I think it was back when they had V-Power racing that it was 100RON with ethanol mixed in. I believe the current V-Power is just plain fuel with 98RON rating.
SPO73D
11-12-2009, 03:08 PM
Hmm, I was bored so i did a bit of an experiment...

Ive been running BP ultimate since I have had the car. I was testing 40L of ultimate compared with 40 L of V-power....

For me, mileage wise was very close, however bp did end up traveling more(cant determine if its fuel, or just non-constant driving style)

However, V-power did feel less slugish in my car, but made driving more jerky etc, Compared to Ultimate which for me, felt smoother.

Looks like I'll be sticking with ultimate, just because I'm biased... LOl:cool:
beeza
12-12-2009, 01:29 PM
Cheers,good to hear.