Fuel best diesel for 2.2

gb110430 · 18th February 2007, 19:48

does anyone recommend a certain diesel over any other for the 2.2. for economy and whether its better for the engine. heard shell are good but to avoid sipermarkets

Charley Farley · 18th February 2007, 20:25

Hi gb110430

I use Texaco diesel fuel. I have been told by diesel experts that you should only use good fuel. So I would stay away from supermarket fuel and use the good stuff which has good additives like shell, Texaco, and BP.

caz1562 · 19th February 2007, 09:07

I use Esso diesel and find I get excellent fuel economy. There's been times when I require fuel and no Esso garage is available and found I got less mpg from filling up with BP diesel. (again, my opinion)

totallyAcRo · 23rd February 2007, 01:30

Use BP Ultimate Diesel. Civic runs great on it.

Geoff13th · 23rd February 2007, 08:03

Used Shell to drive to cornwall, and Asda to come back, the Shell gave me extra 6-7 mpg. (roughly same weather, same traffic etc..)

apemonkeyman · 23rd February 2007, 08:56

...but you don't get Clubcard points on anything other than Tesco!

Geoff13th · 23rd February 2007, 10:07

Nectar at BP.... and Sainsburys!

Is this gonna turn into 'what supermarket is best...?'

gray52 · 23rd February 2007, 10:32

bp ultimate, i mainly drive in built up areas and short trips. average 42mpg from fill up to fill up. went on a run the other day and its now up to 44mpg.

TTDegs · 26th February 2007, 12:07

have been using Tesco for the last several tankfuls, and getting between 410 and 430 miles before the 'low fuel' warning came on

filled up with BP ultimate last week, have done 360 miles, and showing 110 left...

hardly scientific, or conclusive, but there you go

M88RKE · 26th February 2007, 12:58

Surely the miles to go 'meter' anticipates how far you will travel using 'historical data' from your previous trip? and how heavy or light your foot was during that trip.

Best solution is to set your trip meter between 'fill ups' and work it out..

TTDegs · 26th February 2007, 13:19

yes, that's exactly what it does - and mine seems to be rather unsure of itself at times

however, when the low fuel light comes on, it's generally when it's saying 35 miles to go, and it generally takes about 46ltrs to fill.

and I've got my A trip set to auto reset at each fill

jimbo · 3rd March 2007, 00:09

Usually by my diesel at tescos to get the points, but I think they are a waste of money , I have found that i normally get better m.p.g. useing normal shell diesel , i made the mistake last week of topping up with Shell V Power and my fuel consumption dropped to about 32 m.p.g around town , maybe it had gone off and the cetane value had dropped as no-one usually buys it ?
Jimbo

apemonkeyman · 3rd March 2007, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbo

Usually by my diesel at tescos to get the points, but I think they are a waste of money , I have found that i normally get better m.p.g. useing normal shell diesel , i made the mistake last week of topping up with Shell V Power and my fuel consumption dropped to about 32 m.p.g around town , maybe it had gone off and the cetane value had dropped as no-one usually buys it ?
Jimbo

My Tesco points are paying for me & my wife to go on holiday this year. Got about £800 in Clubcard Deals saved up (4 x face value of vouchers) so for me they are definitely not a waste of money!

Not used anything other than Tesco fuel so far & after 1000 miles getting about 350 miles per tank - not good but think it may be ok for mileage.

Type S Bournemouth · 3rd March 2007, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by apemonkeyman

My Tesco points are paying for me & my wife to go on holiday this year. Got about £800 in Clubcard Deals saved up (4 x face value of vouchers) so for me they are definitely not a waste of money!

Not used anything other than Tesco fuel so far & after 1000 miles getting about 350 miles per tank - not good but think it may be ok for mileage.

350 miles is poor mileage from the diesel. I have been using shell fuel and getting around 450 to a tank.

But are you very heavy with the right foot?

apemonkeyman · 3rd March 2007, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

350 miles is poor mileage from the diesel. I have been using shell fuel and getting around 450 to a tank.

But are you very heavy with the right foot?

Sometimes...

sonicsteve · 4th March 2007, 16:50

I use Tesco fuel and get between 420 and 490 a tank depending on how I drive the car.

apemonkeyman · 4th March 2007, 19:01

Just got back from a 300 mile round trip, half motorway driving at 85mph on cruise, the rest of it A road driving at around 60mph. The average mpg on the trip computer reset at the start of the trip reckons on 43.5mpg. On track for around 450 miles on the tank, total mileage 1300-ish, all on Tesco diesel.

My normal week to week driving has taken a dive from 850 miles a week to around 130 miles a week.

Tomthumb · 7th March 2007, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff13th

Used Shell to drive to cornwall, and Asda to come back, the Shell gave me extra 6-7 mpg. (roughly same weather, same traffic etc..)

Its uphill coming back so it would be lower

scoobysti · 16th March 2007, 21:00

I currently run mine on shell diesel extra and consistently get 54 miles per gallon. Tried one tank of BP ultimate for comparison and it returned 48 miles per gallon

. V Power Shell Diesel is soon to be rolled out across the country, only available at ~30 stations currently, which should provide even more gains in performance and economy?

Type S Bournemouth · 16th March 2007, 21:16

im running bp ultimate at the moment and getting 40mpg in my 2.2

18th February 2007, 19:48	#1 (permalink)
gb110430 Wheelnut Join Date: 10th February 2007 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	best diesel for 2.2 does anyone recommend a certain diesel over any other for the 2.2. for economy and whether its better for the engine. heard shell are good but to avoid sipermarkets

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M88RKE Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2007 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Miles to go... Surely the miles to go 'meter' anticipates how far you will travel using 'historical data' from your previous trip? and how heavy or light your foot was during that trip. Best solution is to set your trip meter between 'fill ups' and work it out..

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scoobysti Valve Cap Join Date: 11th February 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I currently run mine on shell diesel extra and consistently get 54 miles per gallon. Tried one tank of BP ultimate for comparison and it returned 48 miles per gallon. V Power Shell Diesel is soon to be rolled out across the country, only available at ~30 stations currently, which should provide even more gains in performance and economy?

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18th February 2007, 20:25	#2 (permalink)
Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 486 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi gb110430 I use Texaco diesel fuel. I have been told by diesel experts that you should only use good fuel. So I would stay away from supermarket fuel and use the good stuff which has good additives like shell, Texaco, and BP.

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caz1562 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd January 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use Esso diesel and find I get excellent fuel economy. There's been times when I require fuel and no Esso garage is available and found I got less mpg from filling up with BP diesel. (again, my opinion)

23rd February 2007, 01:30	#4 (permalink)
totallyAcRo Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd October 2006 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Use BP Ultimate Diesel. Civic runs great on it.

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Geoff13th Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Just outside of Luton Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Used Shell to drive to cornwall, and Asda to come back, the Shell gave me extra 6-7 mpg. (roughly same weather, same traffic etc..)

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apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 662 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	...but you don't get Clubcard points on anything other than Tesco!

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Geoff13th Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Just outside of Luton Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nectar at BP.... and Sainsburys! Is this gonna turn into 'what supermarket is best...?'

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	bp ultimate, i mainly drive in built up areas and short trips. average 42mpg from fill up to fill up. went on a run the other day and its now up to 44mpg.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	have been using Tesco for the last several tankfuls, and getting between 410 and 430 miles before the 'low fuel' warning came on filled up with BP ultimate last week, have done 360 miles, and showing 110 left... hardly scientific, or conclusive, but there you go

26th February 2007, 13:19	#11 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	yes, that's exactly what it does - and mine seems to be rather unsure of itself at times however, when the low fuel light comes on, it's generally when it's saying 35 miles to go, and it generally takes about 46ltrs to fill. and I've got my A trip set to auto reset at each fill

3rd March 2007, 00:09	#12 (permalink)
jimbo Valve Cap Join Date: 7th August 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Usually by my diesel at tescos to get the points, but I think they are a waste of money , I have found that i normally get better m.p.g. useing normal shell diesel , i made the mistake last week of topping up with Shell V Power and my fuel consumption dropped to about 32 m.p.g around town , maybe it had gone off and the cetane value had dropped as no-one usually buys it ? Jimbo

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sonicsteve Gadgeteer Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2006 Location: Banbury Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use Tesco fuel and get between 420 and 490 a tank depending on how I drive the car.

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apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 662 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just got back from a 300 mile round trip, half motorway driving at 85mph on cruise, the rest of it A road driving at around 60mph. The average mpg on the trip computer reset at the start of the trip reckons on 43.5mpg. On track for around 450 miles on the tank, total mileage 1300-ish, all on Tesco diesel. My normal week to week driving has taken a dive from 850 miles a week to around 130 miles a week.

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 969 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	im running bp ultimate at the moment and getting 40mpg in my 2.2