What petrol you're using?
09-24-2003, 08:02 AM
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What petrol you're using?
Hi guys,
for those who are already enjoying their 8 on the road of Singapore, m just curious what kind of petrol you guys are on. Especially those who actually try out diff types to see which goes best with the 8.
Any input will be appreciated.
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for those who are already enjoying their 8 on the road of Singapore, m just curious what kind of petrol you guys are on. Especially those who actually try out diff types to see which goes best with the 8.
Any input will be appreciated.
Cheers
09-24-2003, 08:58 AM
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Good timing...was just thinking of posting this very same topic tonight. 
Anyway, started off using Shell V Power for a couple of tanks, and now using Shell 98. May be a bit too early to tell but I can't seem to feel any difference in the lower rpms (whereas it was quite apparent in my old Golf VR6). Will try Mobil Synergy 8000 on the next fill up.
Anyway, started off using Shell V Power for a couple of tanks, and now using Shell 98. May be a bit too early to tell but I can't seem to feel any difference in the lower rpms (whereas it was quite apparent in my old Golf VR6). Will try Mobil Synergy 8000 on the next fill up.
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09-27-2003, 02:03 AM
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Come on guys, is Fab 8 here the only one who puts petrol in his car?
I know you guys are busy driving, waxing and babying your new found love. Let's chip in some experiences here.
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I know you guys are busy driving, waxing and babying your new found love. Let's chip in some experiences here.
Cheers
09-27-2003, 02:18 AM
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Aiya...we don't live on the net mah...so response a bit slow :p
Anyway, have been using Caltex Gold 98 for the first fill-up. But found that the petrol disappear pretty fast. So now pumping Shell Power 98. 1 full tank can reach 400Km. So am sticking to it.
As for premium petrol, I think for old cars, it definately can have more advantages, but for new cars, guess any RON 98 petrol will do. Maybe Caltex should bring back their RON 100 petrol...than it will be the same spec as Japan :D
Anyway, have been using Caltex Gold 98 for the first fill-up. But found that the petrol disappear pretty fast. So now pumping Shell Power 98. 1 full tank can reach 400Km. So am sticking to it.
As for premium petrol, I think for old cars, it definately can have more advantages, but for new cars, guess any RON 98 petrol will do. Maybe Caltex should bring back their RON 100 petrol...than it will be the same spec as Japan :D
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UG_8,
What do you mean by "same as Japan spec"? Can our JDM RX8 change its timing to benefit from RON 100? mmmmm.... come to think of it, without valves and cams in our rotary engine, what timing is there to advance or retard? Perhaps something to ask the Japanese engineer this saturday?
As for the pay extra RON 98 petrols. I would stay away from them. In my old BMW those sexed up RON 98 petrols only sounded more aggressive (rough rather than sporty?) to impress but the combustion I found was erratic. I agree with you probably old engines (dirty and/or out of tune?) might benefit but not new modern engines. Some high tech engines may even suffer as in reacting wildly with the over the top package of useless additives.
My 2 cents worth.
RInger
What do you mean by "same as Japan spec"? Can our JDM RX8 change its timing to benefit from RON 100? mmmmm.... come to think of it, without valves and cams in our rotary engine, what timing is there to advance or retard? Perhaps something to ask the Japanese engineer this saturday?
As for the pay extra RON 98 petrols. I would stay away from them. In my old BMW those sexed up RON 98 petrols only sounded more aggressive (rough rather than sporty?) to impress but the combustion I found was erratic. I agree with you probably old engines (dirty and/or out of tune?) might benefit but not new modern engines. Some high tech engines may even suffer as in reacting wildly with the over the top package of useless additives.
My 2 cents worth.
RInger
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