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21st October 2020, 07:28 | #1 |
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Premium Diesel Fuel
When re-fueling yesterday I noticed two diesel pumps, one for standard and the other for premium/special. I filled with normal diesel as previously. I asked the cashier regarding the difference and she said the premium is supposed to be cleaner, better for the engine and result in improved MPG. She also said that some drivers use a mixture of both.
As I am new to diesel car ownership, does premium offer any real benefits? My car only covers a relatively low mileage so MPG is of little concern. Last edited by Annfield-East; 21st October 2020 at 07:41.. Reason: Additional paragraph. |
21st October 2020, 07:37 | #2 |
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I'll watch this with interest.
With petrol and towing a caravan I noticed a better performance using premium but only used it when towing the caravan FWIW these are my mot emissions on ordinary diesel https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=308699 macafee2 |
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I've only ever had diesel 75/ZT's. I've run with BP Ultimate etc. and the car "feels" a bit better but I didn't find any magical big improvement of mpg. This thread is interesting reading: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=307781 I think making sure the fuel filter is changed regularly and using some Forte diesel cleaner when you do is a wise move. https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=104654 Enjoy your lovely new car |
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I've found there is negligible difference in MPG in Morrsions or Shell ( my 2 locals) and the prices are up and down like a whatnot! .
So use Shell when they sre close or match prices or Morrisons when theres a few pee difference Per litre Even tried the expensive Shell ultimate , with no real change other than the MPG was a bit worse for the xtra7p a litre . All based of 120k miles + in this old bus
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My diesel is on 253000 using cheapo fuel, all the injectors are in spec too.
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I use Premium diesel now in my BMW as that is the only diesel they sell at Costco and it's the same price or cheaper as the normal stuff everywhere else. I think their main claim is it keeps the engine cleaner.
To me, the car runs perfectly exactly as it did when I used Tesco's cheapest. Every tankful is a brim to brim mpg check and over the last four years I have not noticed any discernable difference in mpg between premium and cheapo. I will stick with the Costco Premium as it's not out of my way and as cheap as any. Who knows, it may keep the engine cleaner. |
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