webbo254
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I have a 1.2 16v Corsa B (T reg) and I just wondered if anybody has tried using BP Ultimate or Shell Optimax petrol instead of normal Unleaded and has found any difference in Performance, Fuel Economy etc....
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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Yes, I have.
However, I don't own a 1.2 16v Corsa B.
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TNM
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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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in a 1.2 i wouldnt bother. no gains that you would notice.
in something bigger yes.
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Jamie
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Registered: 1st Apr 02
Location: Aberdeen
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Makes a big difference on my motor bike
Cars not really, tho the MR2 seemed to run smoother
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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i used it in my old corsa a few times, made no difference what so ever.
it was the same engined car that you have.
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corsaloon
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Registered: 9th Dec 07
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i put optimax in my old 50cc moped and it lasted twice as long as normal stuff.
f*uck all to do with a corsa but a little info 
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Roffo
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Registered: 17th Feb 07
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not sure that it lasts longer? but makes a very slight difference in making the car run a bit smoother. but all in my head i rekon.. that was on a C20LET corsa..
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Stoneyginger
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i used to run it in my xe but it used to make my car smoke on heavy throttle for some reason, stopped using it and no smoke anymore so i have stayed away ever since( used it 2 years ago and never had any engine problems since)
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
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I don't use anything else than V-Power in the Corsa.
Been in there for over 10k now. Exhaust is clean as a whistle if you put your finger in there, so think it makes a difference!
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Steve X16XE
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I used to use V power but it's not 110p a liter and normal is 99.9p.
It doesn't idle as well as it used to. Inside my exhaust is as black as a black hole. There is pure petrol coming out the back 
[Edited on 26-02-2008 by Steve X16XE]
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webbo254
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Just looked in the manual for my Corsa 1.2 16v and it says this:
"Fuel Quality has a decisive influence on the power output, driveability and life of the engine. The additives contained in the fuel play an important role in this connection. You should therefore use only high-quality fuels containing additives".
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16V_1600
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I used Tesco 99 in mine/BP, will never put that 95 shite in.
[Edited on 27-02-2008 by 16V_1600]
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ed
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95 is shit? You'll find that in most other countrys 95 is thier premium/ultimate/optimax stuff and you'll be sold 90-93 as the usual stuff...
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JinThaMC
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what is wrong with 95 ron?
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ed
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Nothing, unless you're worried about driving up Mt. Everest or you have a turbo running mega boost.
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JinThaMC
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People,,,, your car is NOT going to explode if you use 95 ron, which for the majority of people on cs is what your car was made for lolzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz AHAHAHAHAHAHHA
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16V_1600
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My MR2 hated 95 ron, put the car in safe boost mode couldn't get past 10 psi. 97/99 was great, ran sweet as a nut 15/16psi
Since then, I've always used the 97/99. I treat 95 as "tesco value" petrol.
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mattfiesta
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ultimate diesel seems to make my L200 pick up quicker and give a few mph on the gauge lol
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WATSON
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I wouldnt bother in a 1.2 TBH 
We ran it all the time on the Evo/Rs/R5 any turbo car that weve had has always ran on optimax 
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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I had a spat of putting BP Ultimate in my 12v in the hope it'd make a difference.
Needless to say I deserve a fail pic.
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Fonz
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Registered: 12th May 06
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I had a spat of putting BP Ultimate in my 12v in the hope it'd make a difference.
Needless to say I deserve a fail pic.
pass one to me as well.....
12v has no difference, didnt improve economy, performance or any other factor except a bigger hole in my wallet. have always used BP regular (or at least aim to where possible)
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starkie
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again felt the difference while on motor bike rvf really loved old optimax but hated the newer version for some reason and the gsxr prefered bp ultimate good thing is it doesnt stink like shell
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whitter45
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on a 1.2 you will not notice any difference
Biggest difference will be found on turbo cars as the knock sensor will adjust as the fuel burns more efficiently
My TT used to run like shite on BP utilamte, ok on optimax and fantastic on Tesco 99RON
However when VPower came out I used this instead of TESCO
On the BMW I use VPOWER diesel and notice a slight difference but not as much as i did with the TT
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_Allan_
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Always use Shell V-Power, occasionally have BP ultimate if I can't get to a Shell garage. Havn't seen the 99 Tescos fuel in any garage around so have not tried it. Not sure if it makes a difference or not as have not run on standard fuel. However the car is supposed to be run on super anyway.
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Envoy Ash
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my mate says he can notice the gain in his fiesta st
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