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Old 28 June 2005, 09:12 PM
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I noticed that my local Tesco is selling 4 Star - Is this 99 RON ?

(They only had Unleaded, Diesel and 4 Star) Or do I need to look at another store for the Super Unleaded?
Old 28 June 2005, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tl01-truck
I noticed that my local Tesco is selling 4 Star - Is this 99 RON ?

(They only had Unleaded, Diesel and 4 Star) Or do I need to look at another store for the Super Unleaded?
How much more 'super' than 99 do you expect to find

I use it whenever possible and find it at least as good as Optimax, but much cheaper.
Old 29 June 2005, 08:33 AM
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4 star was leaded petrol - they might be selling LRP, which will still knacker your catalyst. It might well be 99 RON, but it's not suitable for a scooby.

Their 99 octane Super is on a green pump and is labelled as unleaded with a big round '99' label. I've just started using it in my STI and it's good stuff, though there's only a handful of places doing it right now.
Old 29 June 2005, 09:31 AM
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Sorry if that was misleading

The 99 octane SUL at Tesco is to replace the LRP. Like AndyC says, it's limited outlets at present.
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Thanks for clearing this up for me.

I was using 97RON but I think I will switch to Shell Optimax which I understand is 98RON (93 WRX Import)

Cheers
Old 29 June 2005, 01:46 PM
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Stores in the South - Reply from note sent to Tescos customer service.

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Thank you for your email.

99 Octane Super unleaded petrol unique to Tesco, this grade is now available in 12 stores around the South East.

It has a very high octane content and will benefit high performance vehicles.

Participating Stores

Bedford 1
Cheshunt Extra
Crawley Hazelwick
Gallions Reach Extra
Gillingham
Lakeside
Ramsgate Manston
Salisbury 2
Sandhurst
Sevenoaks Riverhead
Stevenage
Winchester
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For the sat nav owners: here are POIs for the 12 Tesco garages. There's also an up-to-date list of Shell garages (thanks to Robocop) and a perhaps slightly less up-to-date set of franchised Subaru dealers and independent specialists.
Old 29 June 2005, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tl01-truck

Participating Stores

Bedford 1
Cheshunt Extra
Crawley Hazelwick
Gallions Reach Extra
Gillingham
Lakeside
Ramsgate Manston
Salisbury 2
Sandhurst
Sevenoaks Riverhead
Stevenage
Winchester
Add to that list the newly re-opened station in Slough

J
Old 29 June 2005, 03:36 PM
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I spoke to Tesco customer services about this a while ago and they told me 99 may roll out across the country but, for now, it's being installed on a demand basis. The woman said if a petrol station manager gets enough requests from drivers, there's a far higher likelihood of it arriving sooner rather than later.

I'm in and out of my Tesco garage every day now, queueing with a nic-nac and asking if they have any of that high octane stuff the stores down south are getting? Anyone want to buy unopened chewing gums, crisps, a toothbrush, or snazzy fluffy gnome for your dashboard, lol?

Keith
Old 29 June 2005, 09:59 PM
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hi (wrx 95)

ive been using esso super plus 97 ron please tell me if this is ok.

does anyone use this to.

i think i might try my local tesco see what thay got.?????????????
Old 29 June 2005, 10:56 PM
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Apparently us up north are not going to get the 99 ron
Old 29 June 2005, 11:17 PM
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anyone at cannock tesco's start asking lol
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