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RedUn · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:00 PM

One Rule - Which petrol do you use???

Multiple choice if you use more than one make.

I have put down Superstores for people who use them.

Martin L · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:04 PM

Shell Optimax whenever possible

If not available an other 98 RON

Dustikins · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:06 PM

No option there for me. I use Amoco (which is owned by BP now but still sells Amoco gas) when possible, and I'll probably go with them for the MINI, but I generally end up buying Clark for my Saturn because it's not worth going out of my way for gas for it.

Speedd · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:08 PM

Optimax

Have noticed the difference and would definitely recommend it. Yes its slightly pricy but the

is bigger

ipartridge · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:12 PM

i used optimax on my last tank and cant tell the difference

Razor · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:12 PM

Another Optimax user here. I find my MINI runs smoother and pulls better at lower revs than with standard unleaded

Washy · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:14 PM

Either Optimax or BP super unleaded (97)

RedUn · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:14 PM

Anand and Martin L

Does it make a difference really? (truth please

)

I did use some 99ron BP in France once and it seemed a bit better???

dietcokeplease · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:17 PM

I'm a supermarket ho; I just use whatever is available when needed. Unless you're going to keep your car for years then there's no reason not to use supermarket fuel. It may have less additives etc, but that's not your problem in 3 years.

RedUn · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:25 PM

Just realised I forgot MOBIL...Oh No can some mod fix it for me pleeeese

It won't let me do it??

Hat · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:29 PM

ive started using optimax. seems to give smoother acceleration & the engine sounds less gruff at over 5000 rpm

Richard Crofts · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:53 PM

Any 97 ron or higher...Dont fill any of my performance vehicles with cheap stuff. I use the superstores mostly but as long as its high octane rather than 95 etc then its all good.

The higher octane does masses for the tuned classic cooper 1275 RSP, she idles better and has smoother pckup, havent got the BMW yet so can't offer my opinions on it.

97+ ron is ace in the tuned 1000 cc also so I would guess at an improvement in the BMW also, although I imagine tuned cars finding/feeling best results (my standard cars havent really changed at all wichever petrol iv'e used but the tuned ones the difference is massive!

Speedd · Jul 17th, 2003, 01:58 PM

I'll 2nd Hat

Martin L · Jul 17th, 2003, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RedUn
Anand and Martin L

Does it make a difference really? (truth please)

I did use some 99ron BP in France once and it seemed a bit better???

In my Cooper there was actually an improvement in fuel consumption which outwieghed the additional cost and in my MCS it made it run much smoother. Gave a nice exhaust note too adding the all important lift off "cackle"

RedUn · Jul 17th, 2003, 03:04 PM

Exhaust Cackle oh my god
<runs to get car keys and fill up with Optimax>

Martin L · Jul 17th, 2003, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RedUn
Exhaust Cackle oh my god
<runs to get car keys and fill up with Optimax>

LOL

Not quite sure if it will work on a One or Cooper.
These exhaust notes are very buzzy and not throaty enough

RedUn · Jul 17th, 2003, 04:09 PM

I saw an S the other day and thought the exhaust was aftermarket but it was standard

I can always give it a try

Brushy · Jul 17th, 2003, 06:38 PM

Optimax, better peformance and better economy

Froggie · Jul 17th, 2003, 06:53 PM

From now on I am going to put only "petrol" in my MINI (when I get it that is). No more "gas"

Cheers

RedUn · Jul 17th, 2003, 07:14 PM

Thats right Froggie Gas slows you down

View Poll Results: Which petrol do you use???(mulitple choice)
BP	17	23.29%
ESSO	8	10.96%
SHELL	49	67.12%
TEXACO	7	9.59%
FINA	2	2.74%
Q8	2	2.74%
TESCO	12	16.44%
ASDA	3	4.11%
MORRISONS	1	1.37%
SAINSBURYS	9	12.33%
SAFEWAY	2	2.74%
WAITROSE	2	2.74%
SOMERFIELDS	1	1.37%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:00 PM	#1
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Which Petrol???? One Rule - Which petrol do you use??? Multiple choice if you use more than one make. I have put down Superstores for people who use them.

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Shell Optimax whenever possible If not available an other 98 RON MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 16,388 Offline	Optimax Have noticed the difference and would definitely recommend it. Yes its slightly pricy but the is bigger Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Washy Six and out... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 18,702 Offline	Either Optimax or BP super unleaded (97) 135i M sport convertible

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Jul 17th, 2003, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dustikins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peoria, IL Local Time: 07:18 PM Posts: 103 Offline	No option there for me. I use Amoco (which is owned by BP now but still sells Amoco gas) when possible, and I'll probably go with them for the MINI, but I generally end up buying Clark for my Saturn because it's not worth going out of my way for gas for it.

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
ipartridge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Shepshed, Where ? Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 155 Offline	i used optimax on my last tank and cant tell the difference

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 739 Offline	Another Optimax user here. I find my MINI runs smoother and pulls better at lower revs than with standard unleaded

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Anand and Martin L Does it make a difference really? (truth please) I did use some 99ron BP in France once and it seemed a bit better???

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	I'm a supermarket ho; I just use whatever is available when needed. Unless you're going to keep your car for years then there's no reason not to use supermarket fuel. It may have less additives etc, but that's not your problem in 3 years. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Just realised I forgot MOBIL...Oh No can some mod fix it for me pleeeese It won't let me do it??

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	ive started using optimax. seems to give smoother acceleration & the engine sounds less gruff at over 5000 rpm

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	Any 97 ron or higher...Dont fill any of my performance vehicles with cheap stuff. I use the superstores mostly but as long as its high octane rather than 95 etc then its all good. The higher octane does masses for the tuned classic cooper 1275 RSP, she idles better and has smoother pckup, havent got the BMW yet so can't offer my opinions on it. 97+ ron is ace in the tuned 1000 cc also so I would guess at an improvement in the BMW also, although I imagine tuned cars finding/feeling best results (my standard cars havent really changed at all wichever petrol iv'e used but the tuned ones the difference is massive!

Jul 17th, 2003, 01:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 16,388 Offline	I'll 2nd Hat Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Jul 17th, 2003, 02:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by RedUn Anand and Martin L Does it make a difference really? (truth please) I did use some 99ron BP in France once and it seemed a bit better??? In my Cooper there was actually an improvement in fuel consumption which outwieghed the additional cost and in my MCS it made it run much smoother. Gave a nice exhaust note too adding the all important lift off "cackle" MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 17th, 2003, 03:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Exhaust Cackle oh my god <runs to get car keys and fill up with Optimax>

Jul 17th, 2003, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by RedUn Exhaust Cackle oh my god <runs to get car keys and fill up with Optimax> LOL Not quite sure if it will work on a One or Cooper. These exhaust notes are very buzzy and not throaty enough MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 17th, 2003, 04:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	I saw an S the other day and thought the exhaust was aftermarket but it was standard I can always give it a try

Jul 17th, 2003, 06:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Brushy V twin land Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the edge Local Time: 12:18 AM Posts: 5,754 Offline	Optimax, better peformance and better economy

Jul 17th, 2003, 06:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
Froggie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westchester County, New York Local Time: 07:18 PM Posts: 83 Offline	From now on I am going to put only "petrol" in my MINI (when I get it that is). No more "gas" Cheers

Jul 17th, 2003, 07:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:18 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Thats right Froggie Gas slows you down

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