If you use V-power

Simon · 30 Mar 2012 at 08:42

ManLoveRulesOK said:
Ethanol attacks injector seals in some cars iirc

5% is not a level that causes issue though.

Krowzer · 30 Mar 2012 at 09:30

My petrol light is on and no V-Power near me as of last night. Going to be fun ringing around trying to find some super unleaded

Liquidfox · 30 Mar 2012 at 09:36

Had to fill up with peasant fuel, couldn't risk getting to Tesco 10 miles up the road and their being no fuel

Simon · 30 Mar 2012 at 10:04

Cars that 'need' Vpower will be fine on the normal stuff. If you really are worried about your engine but still need to get around then just don't use full throttle.

topshot · 30 Mar 2012 at 10:23

That would depend on how its mapped. Just wait a few days, everyone will have full tanks and then there will be plenty again, not like the tankers are not delivering

spaz · 30 Mar 2012 at 10:32

One of the shells near me which was out of V-Power yesterday and the day before had v-power as I drove past this morning...not that it'll last with the queue that was there and with the regular unleaded pumps looking decidedly out of action.

mrk · 30 Mar 2012 at 10:44

Not many people use Vpower down here so all good for me

I've never seen a Vpower pump "out of service" at either Shell near me.

Gonzo0 · 30 Mar 2012 at 10:47

Local Shell near me had almost all Unleaded and Diesel pumps out of use...really long que for the few remaining working pumps of normal unleaded.

No one was queing for V-Power so I just flew past everyone and proceeded to brim the tank with a big grin on my face

Liquidfox · 30 Mar 2012 at 12:45

Simon said:
Cars that 'need' Vpower will be fine on the normal stuff. If you really are worried about your engine but still need to get around then just don't use full throttle.

Exactly what i'm doing, can't wait to see my MPG after this boring tank

LiE · 30 Mar 2012 at 13:03

My car was mapped for v-power, I'd hate to think what would happen if I put regular stuff in...

Firestar_3x · 30 Mar 2012 at 13:06

LiE said:
My car was mapped for v-power, I'd hate to think what would happen if I put regular stuff in...

Probably blow the welds on your intake manifold.

LiE · 30 Mar 2012 at 13:06

Yea no doubt I'll die in a big ball of fire!

R5GTT · 30 Mar 2012 at 13:26

The 350z manual recommends only putting enough 95 RON in to get you to another petrol station that sells super.

It's really noticeable when running cheap stuff, I just hope I don't get any knock.

ci_newman · 30 Mar 2012 at 13:35

R5GTT said:
The 350z manual recommends only putting enough 95 RON in to get you to another petrol station that sells super.

It's really noticeable when running cheap stuff, I just hope I don't get any knock.

That's what knock sensors are for - surely you won't even notice?

LiE · 30 Mar 2012 at 13:36

Yea was going to say, modern engines will just pull timings surely?

Simon · 30 Mar 2012 at 16:13

LiE said:
Yea was going to say, modern engines will just pull timings surely?

Yes, it will only be on hot summers days too - its not like road car maps are on the limit of knock anyway.

gurusan · 31 Mar 2012 at 00:22

Philz0r said:
shell are having a laugh, £1.51.99 for v-power!.....

ill just wait till this blows over...

Wow...that's like 9.20 usd per gallon...I thought I was paying a lot here at 4.29/gal for v-power today.

[TW]Fox · 31 Mar 2012 at 07:43

LiE said:
My car was mapped for v-power, I'd hate to think what would happen if I put regular stuff in...

It's a Volvo so nothing.

Brookert · 31 Mar 2012 at 08:51

[TW]Fox;21588589 said:
It's a Volvo so nothing.

The Running Man · 31 Mar 2012 at 11:37

Most jdm imports are designed to run on 97+ though mine definitely says so on a sticker near the petrol cap. Earlier ones have to mine is highly recommended but i can believe that a skyline is designed for 97+ from the factory.