Defective Audio Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Don't worry, it's not another debate on the subject! I plan on using higher octane fuel to give it a try (seems worthwhile to try even after reading a million and one mixed reviews on the subject!), filled up a couple of times since owning the car but just normal stuff as I haven't been on empty So, Q1 - Do I have to wait to fill up till the tank is warning me of low fuel? Q2 - Depending on route to/from work, I can use either Shell or Tesco. Are they all pretty much the same or would you recommend one or the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I prefer Shell and you should probably let it get it go empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defective Audio Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Just watched a vid online (few years old by the looks of it, the petrol station had the sign up saying 91 odd pence!) about the difference in higher octane fuel. They only tested normal vs BP vs shell and shell outperformed on the higher performance cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Shell everytime Except at the moment our local garage has only one pump of it and it keeps breaking down they got proper moaned at earlier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myimportedbeast Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I second that shell v power nitro everything it's only a penny more than tesco momentum.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defective Audio Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Cost isn't an issue, I don't understand people that drive around looking for the cheapest fuel! It makes minimal difference even on a fuel tank. Think going higher octane on a G7 costs about £4 extra a full tank which IMO is nothing, especially if you are actually getting the benefits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonSystems Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 ...shell nitro+ every time...it does make a difference...better response...slightly more mpg...happy engine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob190 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Shell Everytime for me. As it's my nearest garage at only half a mile from my house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defective Audio Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Great stuff, decision made then! Will let this tank run down and then next fill up with V-Power Nitro - there is a garage about a mile away so nice and convenient too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askari Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've just got the Shell loyalty card - it looks like you get more points for buying nitro+ and one of the reward options is money off fuel vouchers. Might make a bit of difference to the £4 per tank extra that the good stuff costs. There's also a Shell motoring app that looks interesting - anyone use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defective Audio Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) I normally just say no when shops start talking about cards! Will have to get one though as you may as well if you're spending so much there I d/l the app last night, not looked at it properly though, it does say which garages are local and what fuel they stock which is good Edited July 28, 2013 by Defective Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I had one of the Shell loyalty cards. Even doing 90 mile a day, it didn't really make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwref Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 You get double the points for vpower n+. I now only use VPN+, and on my Scottish road trip, I got 40mpg, although I don't have the comparison to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 She'll is the best. Got £7.50 off voucher for my spenditure on the last quarter. Every little helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defective Audio Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Shell seems to be the clear favourite here then Will have to take a look at the loyalty card in more detail, I probably only spend about £200 a month on fuel so can't imagine I'll be getting loads back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Shell seems to be the clear favourite here then Will have to take a look at the loyalty card in more detail, I probably only spend about £200 a month on fuel so can't imagine I'll be getting loads back! Sure you'll be surprised at how little, but as said above, every little helps so if going to use it anyway might as well have the card - which reminds me i need to activate mine........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex991 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Seeing this, next time I fill up I am going to give shell nitro a try. I normally always fill up at morrisons just because its cheaper even though I pass a shell garage on the way... hmm may need to rethink this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Quit your £400 a year Sky package or something unnecessary equivalent and you'll be quids in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuma77 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 cant beat vpower .... ive tried to get my girl to use it in her audi a3 but she says unleaded is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 nearest shell garage 7 miles away and only open 9-5. Ohhh to live near civilisation................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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