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[Taxi_Driver]

Shame they dont make Nitro red diesel   

[biggriffin]

The  nitro refers to nitrogen not nitro's.
 the biggest worry facing petrol use is the new E10  when that gets introduced we will all be running on
V max, tesco 99 and Bp ultimate.

[dbug]

Used to buy V power for my '95 1.4 Pug 106. (2005-2006)

On regular Shell the numbers were £40 to fill it, and 360 miles per tank.

On V power the numbers were £45 to fill it and 400 miles per tank.

Not much it it, but it did pay for itself, and the car did go better on it

I would expect the Nitro+ petrol to be summat like £45 to fill and 420-430 miles per tank using 2005 prices and that 106 for comparison

( the example above assumes it is the same price as V power and performs better than traditional V power)

Rarely use it now, unless I'm feeling flush or to wash down a couple of bottles of Wynns injector cleaner every so often

May well give it a go in the Mig

Was thinking of trying something similar no idea if they work or not or just a wast of cash.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009KLP7US?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

Thats expensive Wynns - usually get it through a trade a/c for around £3.50 a bottle.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Used to buy V power for my '95 1.4 Pug 106. (2005-2006)

On regular Shell the numbers were £40 to fill it, and 360 miles per tank.

On V power the numbers were £45 to fill it and 400 miles per tank.

Not much it it, but it did pay for itself, and the car did go better on it

I would expect the Nitro+ petrol to be summat like £45 to fill and 420-430 miles per tank using 2005 prices and that 106 for comparison

( the example above assumes it is the same price as V power and performs better than traditional V power)

Rarely use it now, unless I'm feeling flush or to wash down a couple of bottles of Wynns injector cleaner every so often

May well give it a go in the Mig

Was thinking of trying something similar no idea if they work or not or just a wast of cash.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009KLP7US?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

Thats expensive Wynns - usually get it through a trade a/c for around £3.50 a bottle.

Any good or just a waste of money 

[flyer 0712]

Filled mine up today with the shell....must admit that pick up and running appear to be better and smoother but too early to say if i get more m.p.g.......i was reading an article on petrol today and the expert said..every car should run on the ..ron...as stated in the hand book so to pay more for a superior fuel just to get a smoother running engine and generally no improvement in m.p.g.is a sheer waste of money...    so i will give it 3  or 4 tank fulls before i decide to stay with it or go back to standard unleaded..

[dbug]

Used to buy V power for my '95 1.4 Pug 106. (2005-2006)

On regular Shell the numbers were £40 to fill it, and 360 miles per tank.

On V power the numbers were £45 to fill it and 400 miles per tank.

Not much it it, but it did pay for itself, and the car did go better on it

I would expect the Nitro+ petrol to be summat like £45 to fill and 420-430 miles per tank using 2005 prices and that 106 for comparison

( the example above assumes it is the same price as V power and performs better than traditional V power)

Rarely use it now, unless I'm feeling flush or to wash down a couple of bottles of Wynns injector cleaner every so often

May well give it a go in the Mig

Was thinking of trying something similar no idea if they work or not or just a wast of cash.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009KLP7US?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

Thats expensive Wynns - usually get it through a trade a/c for around £3.50 a bottle.

Any good or just a waste of money 

Does what it says on the label - cleans the injectors

[flyer 0712]

yep i completely agree that contains an extra 25% of cleaning products in it and agree that is a good thing for the engine performance and running.....however if that is all that it does and does not improve the m.p.g........can shell warrant the 8p a litre extra cost and is it worth our while paying the extra. ...not sure yet..the jury is out at the moment..

[dbdb]

Filled mine up today with the shell....must admit that pick up and running appear to be better and smoother but too early to say if i get more m.p.g.......i was reading an article on petrol today and the expert said..every car should run on the ..ron...as stated in the hand book so to pay more for a superior fuel just to get a smoother running engine and generally no improvement in m.p.g.is a sheer waste of money...    so i will give it 3  or 4 tank fulls before i decide to stay with it or go back to standard unleaded..

Depends on the car.  I think most newer cars with knock sensors have a minimum octane and if you put higher octane in the engine will adjust (advance the ignition timing slightly).  Vauxhall has had it for some time, definitely on my 98 v6. I recall my old Mazda 626 had it.  Not always easy to find out though eg does anyone know if a 2001 2.0 vtec honda accord has it?

[albitz]

The  nitro refers to nitrogen not nitro's.
the biggest worry facing petrol use is the new E10  when that gets introduced we will all be running on
V max, tesco 99 and Bp ultimate.

A good point,which seems to be recieving very little publicity for some reason.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/9923895/New-green-petrol-could-drive-up-prices-and-damage-cars.html

http://www.acea.be/news/news_detail/vehicle_compatibility_with_new_fuel_standard/

[Kevin Wood]

The  nitro refers to nitrogen not nitro's.
the biggest worry facing petrol use is the new E10  when that gets introduced we will all be running on
V max, tesco 99 and Bp ultimate.

A good point,which seems to be recieving very little publicity for some reason.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/9923895/New-green-petrol-could-drive-up-prices-and-damage-cars.html

http://www.acea.be/news/news_detail/vehicle_compatibility_with_new_fuel_standard/

Tesco 99 has loads of Ethanol added, IIRC. Bad news if, like my "roller skate", your car has an aluminium fuel tank or other components, not that many production cars do.

[biggriffin]

The  nitro refers to nitrogen not nitro's.
the biggest worry facing petrol use is the new E10  when that gets introduced we will all be running on
V max, tesco 99 and Bp ultimate.

A good point,which seems to be recieving very little publicity for some reason.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/9923895/New-green-petrol-could-drive-up-prices-and-damage-cars.html

http://www.acea.be/news/news_detail/vehicle_compatibility_with_new_fuel_standard/

Tesco 99 has loads of Ethanol added, IIRC. Bad news if, like my "roller skate", your car has an aluminium fuel tank or other components, not that many production cars do.

the premium fuels actually contain less ethanol,even tho ethanol has a ron of 110 and was used as a fuel at the dawn of the car but the fuel companys stopped using it when the invented modern leaded petrol,.
 ethanol is being used now days because its "green" and will mean less mpg so more revenue for goverment.thats why supermarket fuel is pants,.
Total dont use ethanol yet,could be why shell are buying up total,. sites and putting new tanks and pumps in,getting ready for E10. Or is that just a conspiracy theory?

[Kevin Wood]

Tesco 99 is 5% Ethanol.

TBH, most fuels are required to contain it these days due to some daft nut-muncher directive from the EU.

Be very careful to check your fuel system as it's incompatible with some types of fuel hose and, as said, aluminium components.

[flyer 0712]

After using the new shell fuel for 450 miles the car definately starts easier and runs smoother..cant real tell if i get more..m.p.g....putting the increased cost against the gain i think i will just go back to b.p.and then every 4th tank full treat the old girl to this new stuff.