Great stuff!
Can't believe there are some people actually use 95ron all the time, our engines just aren't meant to run on it
Can't believe there are some people actually use 95ron all the time, our engines just aren't meant to run on it
95 RON is a false economy anyway
I know I shouldnt run 95 but have done for work journeys as i only get 19p per mile back thinking it was cheaper.
I recently went on a 380 mile motorway trip and noticed I received better MPG on the higher quality fuel. So maybe running 95 was a false economy?
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After a few calcuations it seems that at todays prices (in green) I'm making a 1p per mile saving ny using the higher RON petrol. When the figures are played with a bit its evident that as long as I always see the same MPG gap there will need to be a 12p per litre difference between 95 and 98 RON before its economical to use cheap fuel. I was always happy to pay a little more for the better performance but it turns out I was getting it for free all along. Bargain!
I recently went on a 380 mile motorway trip and noticed I received better MPG on the higher quality fuel. So maybe running 95 was a false economy?
After a few calcuations it seems that at todays prices (in green) I'm making a 1p per mile saving ny using the higher RON petrol. When the figures are played with a bit its evident that as long as I always see the same MPG gap there will need to be a 12p per litre difference between 95 and 98 RON before its economical to use cheap fuel. I was always happy to pay a little more for the better performance but it turns out I was getting it for free all along. Bargain!
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Got to be 97 RON minimum, use Excellium generally as I can't be arsed driving to the V-Power garage....
you get 35.6 mpg??? i want to know how you manage that!
16vTej said:you get 35.6 mpg??? i want to know how you manage that!
I amazed myself. Was 2500 revs in 6th pretty much all the way. Must have dropped on the optimum. No idea what the Extra-Urban is quoted as on the MKV but I cant see it being that high.
I get paid 40p a mile so I'm quids in
buggervealige said:I get paid 40p a mile so I'm quids in
I go the 21p difference as tax relief though :xD
Snap! :xDvealige said:I get paid 40p a mile so I'm quids in
it depends how you drive the car I guess. I got about 390 miles out of a tank on 95 RON, and that was normal driving over about 7 days, very little thrashing, 50% motorways, 50% commuting on 30-40mph roads.
I really try not to use 95 RON unless its an emergency. The car feels better, smoother and more responsive on 97 RON+. Hope thats not just my imagination
I really try not to use 95 RON unless its an emergency. The car feels better, smoother and more responsive on 97 RON+. Hope thats not just my imagination
I drove from Ashford to Canterbury (about 12 miles or so) and due to following a queue of traffic I was doing between 55-60 for most of the time, which returned an MPG of 33
Now I've had the remap a few months I am beginning to see slightly better MPG, but only 1-2mpg more on my usual journeys.
Now I've had the remap a few months I am beginning to see slightly better MPG, but only 1-2mpg more on my usual journeys.
Well i did get 35 mpg
Just verified it in real maths rather than the trip computer and its within 0.8 mpg
Just verified it in real maths rather than the trip computer and its within 0.8 mpg
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