wez_sti

mate bought me back some millers octance boost, but in bigger letters it says 'lead substitute' is this the right stuff to add to my 95 Sti import????

thanks in advance

scooby-k

just checked my bottle no mention of lead so I think its the wrong stuff
ken

STEVECHAPS

Needs to be 'Octane Plus'

wez_sti

says VSP Plus? errrrrrr

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Thats the wrong stuff, you need as stated, octane plus.

Tony

wez_sti

just went to the website and it say, designed for any car made for 97+ octane????? sounds right but want to be sure?????

heres the web site for anyone more technical????

please help, guys at work wanted a lift tonight and dont wanna have to drive like a granny as only running on SUL....HELP!

STEVECHAPS

From the web site Re VSP:

Description
A highly effective fuel treatment added to premium unleaded petrol for use in classic cars.
* Lead Substitute and Octane Improver.
* Specially developed fuel treatment based on Manganese chemistry.
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Application
Used as recommended as an additive to petrol to provide a performance similar to the old 4 star leaded fuel.
* All vehicles designed to run on 97+ octane.
* Add the bottle contents to 40 litres of unleaded petrol.
* All vehicles with cast iron cylinder heads or soft valve seats designed to run on leaded fuel.
*Always add VSP to tank before filling with petrol.
*Use with every fill up.
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User Benefits
* Endorsed by the FBHVC for valve seat recession protection.
* Increases the octane of the fuel by up to 2 octane numbers (20 points).
* Improves combustion process by controlling propagation of flame front resulting in reduced risk of detonation and smoother engine running.
* Can be used with complete safety in turbocharged engines.
* Does not contribute to valve stick even at double treatment.
* Will not increase engine wear or produce any adverse engine deposits.
* No ignition adjustments necessary.
* Will mix safely with LRP leaded petrol and other additives containing potassium or phosphorus.
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Performance Profile
*One of only a few products oficially endorsed by the FBHVC (Federation of Historic Vehicle CLubs) after extensive and closley monitored testing.
*Extensive test bed and road evaluation in wide range of engine types. Confirming excellent valve seat recession protection when using unleaded petrol.
* Increased concentrations of 1 bottle to 20 litres of fuel can be used in safety for high speed running.

Hope that helps.
I went there (Local to me) & they gave Octane Plus for the Scoob.

wez_sti

hmmmmm, still trying to figure out if it'll be ok????? was only gonna use it this once,,,, then get the recomended, any thoughts...

wez_sti

anyone, pllllllease.. even if its just an opinion...

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Its a lead subsitute, your car uses unleaded, lead in an unleaded car doesnt go well....
Nuff said.

Tony

wez_sti

fair enough, i guess for the sake of a £5 bottle and a night of taking it easy it aint worth the risk.

thanks for the input guys

wez

Silver Scooby Sport

iTrader: (15)

I think I would take the advice of a member with over 6,000 postings

What do you say Tony


Simon

FrenchBoy

go on give it a go, it'll only cost you the price of a few melted cat converters!!

(i'm kidding btw!)