98 Octane Fuels

[raps86]

Hi members as i live in bathurst we have only had 2 types of 98 fuel, ultimate and v-power wich i use but we are geting a new united servo built and i noticed they are goin 2 b selling 98 octane fuel. What are peoples opinions on the different brands as the 2 majour servos out here a making us pay heaps for fuel v-power out here is $157.9L nad hopefully united goes cheaper to help the price of fuel out here. Thanks

[paulr33]

a few differences

marketing

price

where its stored

brand

i dont see any reasonable difference between the various brands of 98

that is, assuming that are rated all at an even 98 octane count.

also be sure to note that some refineries arent in all states, so they share resources

ie shell 98 stored in NSW might not be shell fuel, it could be caltex and vice versa

[sensfan]

Go with the one that has a higher ethanol %, higher ethanol % = cooler burning = less heat for the turbos.

[mr33gts4]

are you sure about that mate? Ive always thought ethanol is a problem for Skylines due to the incompatibility with the fuel hoses when high % ethanol is used

[paulr33]

mythbusters ahoy!

ethanol is fine

i ran 100ron v power racing for a few months

it contains ethanol

my fuel lines didnt melt

[WIHAGTR]

Running on 110-130 and doing fine thank you very much

[raps86]

Thanks for the reply guys i wont b able 2 use it straight away as the car will b off the road for 3 months while i do an engine build on it.

[wolverine]

also be sure to note that some refineries arent in all states, so they share resources

ie shell 98 stored in NSW might not be shell fuel, it could be caltex and vice versa

the shell refinery in sydney is going down for more maintenance again until around march next year.

they will be importing fuel from asian refineries (singapore?!)

[bozodos]

well different brands of 98 octane fuel dont reall seem to make much difference in mine except for the ethanol blend fuel - I was forced to use some the other day since the servo's in the town which i live in don't serve normal 98, and the amount of smoke it blew was remarkably less (running a microtech with an obviously very safe tune!) also got noticeably better fuel economy.