Anyone tried Vortex 98 fuel?

**Euro_Boy** · 10-12-2004 03:43 PM

Hey.

I filled up with Vortex 98 a few days ago in my euro. I was dissapointed. The standard Vortex seemed to 'fire up' more. The euro just felt gutless. I'm going to give it a 2nd chance in a few weeks.

From what I understand, not all Caltex stations have it yet.

Anyones thoughts?

**Limbo** · 12-12-2004 08:04 PM

I always though the Vortex was only was 95 rating..... unless this is a new batch but i haven't come across it yet.. where bouts did you find it?

**pocketrocket** · 12-12-2004 08:15 PM

hmmm...i've seen vortex 98 on one caltex so far on the humehwy...i use caltex vortex 95 after unleaded and noticed the car didn't start up for a while.
can't tell the difference.

**redliner** · 12-12-2004 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by pocketrocket

hmmm...i've seen vortex 98 on one caltex so far on the humehwy...i use caltex vortex 95 after unleaded and noticed the car didn't start up for a while.
can't tell the difference.

Where about is it on the hume? Wanna try it out...
I use vortex and its alrite.. runs smooth but no power, lets see how 98 goes

**pocketrocket** · 12-12-2004 10:35 PM

its across the road from the BP station going to Crossroads - Casula.
The sign says Vortex 98 orange on white background.

**bizee_1** · 13-12-2004 04:18 AM

funny this thread.
just last week i was running low on gas, decided to fill up with Caltex 95 but only a few litres. When i went to go pay, i asked what RON it was, before asking when they would get 98ron. and they had changed over to the new Vortex 98 for a few months now. So i go and fill that tank up along with my 4 cents off docket !!

Anyhow....for my particular vehicle, driving style etc.... Vortex Gold 98 is the most efficient out of Ultimate, Synergy 8000 & Optimax thus far. (apparently BP have a `new & improved` ultimate)

Between the 4, power differences that "i can feel" are marginal. Although my ECU was tuned with Synergy 8000.

This is Caltex on Windsor road next to Repco.

please disregard the above.

after topping up the fuel.....i once again asked the operator as to the RON rating they had. As i started to notice it was Vortex Black, not Gold as some have made known. (also since i checked out the Caltex website for Vortex Gold outlets) Anyhow, the operator who was different to the previous bloke and whom i have spoken to before, says they have 96.1RON on the vortex.... soo..... i take it consumption is a little better due to.... well i don't know.