Fuel!

[civicVI]

anyone try to use "UNITED" unleaded petrol?
my friend told me they have a PLUS ULP is a 95 octane unleaded petrol .... but its cheaper then the 91 octane unleaded petrol. how come:confused:

[krogoth]

prob becoz it has ethanol

search first mate

search or be burned, by other members

http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/index.asp?pgID=66

[misteR_bilzz]

They have added 10% ethanol to all their fuels - which is why theyre cheaper
A mate uses their PLUS ULP 95 octane in his 6 from what he says its pretty good no noticable diff in performance and usually ~10c cheaper than other petrol stations..

Info on Boost98 (http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/index.asp?pgID=65)
Info on PLUS ULP (http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/index.asp?pgID=66)

[BBB]

prob becoz it has ethanol

search first mate

search or be burned, by other members

http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/index.asp?pgID=66


he just want to know have anyone try that petrol!
i think he did the research!

i have try it! not much diff

[krogoth]

^thats y i didnt burn:)

some others may burn....regardless

[civicVI]

so that is good or not?

[misteR_bilzz]

im guessing you have a 01 - 05 honda civic Vi?
Link regarding Honda engines and Ethanol:
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Honda.com.au/Home/Owners/Ethanol/

[civicVI]

b4 is civic vi
now is EURO and EG!

[mrwillz]

i didnt like it

[marte]

honda's are ok with ethanol. many say it ruins your engine but so far no proof really(not that i've seen). I don't use it i always use 95prenium bp. 95's the best for my engine even better then 98ron as my civics an si non vtec.

[Mst_Mugen]

dude!! ethanol slows ur car down like a mofo!!! dont get it!

[civicVI]

i always use Shell Optimax and Mobil Synergy 8000 on my euro and EG!! but its a bit exp!!

[aaronng]

If you are an Optimax user, give Caltex Vortex98 a go. :)
My car runs rough on Optimax but is smooth when you use Vortex98.

[simbadda54]

vortex98 is 5 cent more expensive than normal optimax isnt it?

[aaronng]

vortex98 is 5 cent more expensive than normal optimax isnt it?
Vortex98 is 1 cent more expensive than Optimax and Ultimate. It is the same price as Mobil8000.

[Mst_Mugen]

hey.. sorriz to go off topic.. but has anyone of yous heard of a new capsule u put in ur fuel tank to increase the economy of ur car and also increase the octane level by 8???

[aaronng]

hey.. sorriz to go off topic.. but has anyone of yous heard of a new capsule u put in ur fuel tank to increase the economy of ur car and also increase the octane level by 8???
Why would you want to increase your fuel octane level by that much though? It'll just be more difficult to burn.

[Honda Enthusiast]

CALTEX VORTEX 98 yo!

[Mst_Mugen]

Why would you want to increase your fuel octane level by that much though? It'll just be more difficult to burn.

umm.. it was my understanding that the higher the octane level, the better your car performs... is that tru??? im probably wrong though.. my friend was given those capsules lastnight.. he is gona tell me how they are... if there good!! then... ebay, here i come!!!!!! :thumbsup:

[Zilli]

i use optimax extreme and i love it

car runs beautifully

[Mst_Mugen]

i use optimax extreme and i love it

car runs beautifully

um.. have u tried ultimate?? next time u fill up.. give that a go.. see if u notice a difference :wave:

[Iwishiwasa Type R]

BP ultimate FTMFW!!!!!!

i get 520+ kms compared to 450-500 on vortex..

I used to be a vortex zealot coz its cheaper ( with vouch) but the extra dosh gets you long way with bp stuff...

[aaronng]

umm.. it was my understanding that the higher the octane level, the better your car performs... is that tru??? im probably wrong though.. my friend was given those capsules lastnight.. he is gona tell me how they are... if there good!! then... ebay, here i come!!!!!! :thumbsup:
No, higher octane means more difficult to burn. It doesn't mean better performance.

[Limbo]

it comes down to how much fuel can be compressed before it ignites
see link below. Generally in high compression cars a higher octane rating will allow more fuel to be burn thus making more power.


http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question90.htm

[aaronng]

it comes down to how much fuel can be compressed before it ignites
see link below. Generally in high compression cars a higher octane rating will allow more fuel to be burn thus making more power.


http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question90.htm
Actually, it's how much the charge can be compressed before it self-ignites.

[Honda Enthusiast]

Have to say, BP's Ultimate is very good... maybe it's just my imagination - but my car runs more smoothly on Ultimate than it does on Vortex 98 or another other fuel for that matter! Anyone with the same experiences?