Fuel - diesel / petrol - RON - Aus / Euro???

[briseos]

Diesel kicks unleaded out of the park

2.0TDi Golf V Sportline DSG Leather - only ever run on BP ULS diesel 45000km, spent total $3400 on fuel - avg 6.4l/100k around town, now <5l/100k on open road (110kmh)

Little story about WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE DIESEL

Recent high-sport run through the sunshine coast hinterland with good friend in re-chipped GTI

He couldn't get away from me other than initially off the line - kept the heat on his tail big time - 250km (avg speed 108kmh) later I had used 6.6 litres/100km and he had used 15 litres/100km.... and mine is stock standard!!

Comparison ride in each others cars - gotta say the comfort levels in Sportline leather sport seats (std) better than GTI cloth sports - and the suspension more compliant - handling amazingly comparable in real world enthusiastic driving

On the track, no doubt the GTI is a better track car BUT that is not where we normally drive - HE was shocked with his first TDi experience

The POINT - once you get used to the slightly different driving characteristics of the TDI (DSG compulsory!!) you will never drive anything else again.... torque, accelleration, handling and all with economy and a little more engine noise - the sound is the money landing back in your wallet!!

[DutchAussie]

2.0TDi Golf V Sportline DSG Leather - only ever run on BP LS diesel

Recent high-sport run through the sunshine coast hinterland with good friend in re-chipped GTI

He couldn't get away from me other than initially off the line - kept the heat on his tail big time - 250km (avg speed 108kmh) later I had used 6.6 litres/100km and he had used 15 litres/100km.... and mine is stock standard!!

Comparison ride in each others cars - gotta say the comfort levels in Sportline leather sport seats (std) better than GTI cloth sports - and the suspension more compliant - handling amazingly comparable in real world enthusiastic driving

On the track, no doubt the GTI is a better track car BUT that is not where we normally drive - HE was shocked with his first TDi experience

The POINT - once you get used to the slightly different driving characteristics of the TDI (DSG compulsory!!) you will never drive anything else again.... torque, accelleration, handling and all with economy and a little more engine noise - the sound is the money landing back in your wallet!!

My Caddy has the 1.9 L TDI with DSG. I love driving the van.

The Diesel is brilliant and mine is running on 100% Biodiesel! Love the DSG, I often use the gears manually for deceleration.

I think anyone who drives the TDI will be sold.

Arie

[vinderliker]

Yep, when she was first released she had to run on Super. At least I don't have to add a lead substitute.

I presume the Little Beastie is your 74 Passat and it had to use Super in it's day?

Arie

[DutchAussie]

Yep, when she was first released she had to run on Super. At least I don't have to add a lead substitute.

Super in the 70's had an RON of 98. This was leaded petrol as far as I can remember.

Do you use a Lead Replacement Additive now?

Arie

[vinderliker]

Arie
No I don't have to use an additive, my mechanic said it was not necessary. Do you concur?
James

Super in the 70's had an RON of 98. This was leaded petrol as far as I can remember.

Do you use a Lead Replacement Additive now?

Arie

[DutchAussie]

Arie
No I don't have to use an additive, my mechanic said it was not necessary. Do you concur?
James

If the car was designed for leaded petrol you could damage the valves by using unleaded petrol, however many cars were OK to use unleaded when it was introduced.

Maybe VW gurus like "Pheaton or Syncro" can help here.

Arie

[h100vw]

I think every VW made since 74 can run on unleaded of the correct octane without modification.

On another note my Seat Ibiza GTI and Audi seem to run OK on the ULP plus stuff that I can get up near Sir Don Bradman on Marion road. I have to admit that since chipping the Ibiza it runs much better on 98 like ultimate and V power.

My driving is so varied, traffic as well as open road, that it is tough to say whether one gives better economy over another.

Gavin

[DutchAussie]

I think every VW made since 74 can run on unleaded of the correct octane without modification.

On another note my Seat Ibiza GTI and Audi seem to run OK on the ULP plus stuff that I can get up near Sir Don Bradman on Marion road. I have to admit that since chipping the Ibiza it runs much better on 98 like ultimate and V power.

My driving is so varied, traffic as well as open road, that it is tough to say whether one gives better economy over another.

Gavin

Thanks for the info. I am updating my Website for information on Petrol, Diesel, Biofuels and Lubricants. Initially I will provide Mobil information, but to be fair to the other companies they will also be included.

Keep an eye on my site as I am updating daily.

I hope to eventually put a Fuels & Lubricants FAQ together from all the questions asked in various forums.

Regards,

Arie

[syncro]

I think every VW made since 74 can run on unleaded of the correct octane without modification.

Gavin

That is 100% correct.

[Rednut]

i put $30 of mobil's E10 fuel in today.. i think it'll be the last time!! i swear ive lost at least 20% torque..

[DutchAussie]

i put $30 of mobil's E10 fuel in today.. i think it'll be the last time!! i swear ive lost at least 20% torque..

Rednut,

I am not aware of any E10. What is it? I presume it contains 10 % Ethanol?

What were you using before?

I presume you are in NSW?

As far as I am aware Mobil only sells:

Synergy 2000, 6000 and 8000 petrol.

Arie

[syncro]

i put $30 of mobil's E10 fuel in today.. i think it'll be the last time!! i swear ive lost at least 20% torque..

Ethanol has a higher octane rating, but a lower calorific value than petrol. So the fuel produces less power than 98.

[DutchAussie]

Ethanol has a higher octane rating, but a lower calorific value than petrol. So the fuel produces less power than 98.

Do the Mobil Service Stations in NSW have Ethanol blended petrol?

It is not on their Website.

Arie

[syncro]

Do the Mobil Service Stations in NSW have Ethanol blended petrol?

Arie

Don't think so.

Not really interested anyway. Not good for old cars. (Very corrosive)

[BlackVr6ix]

Not recommended for alloy engines. i've tried it a few times, noticable power increase when using bp 100, but engine runs hotter and uses more fuel.

not worth it IMHO.