Hi, I've seen this mentioned in several thread now, and I don't have a clue what it is. Can anyone please explain?

Ta

 

Its Shells 97+ ron SuperUnleaded Petrol

AS USED BY FERRARI


Phil

 

used by Ferrari for what?

 

It's probably the best SUL that you can get at the mo, I believe it has the best octane rating out of all of the fuel manufacturers, but i could be mistaken.....

 

Ah, thanks.. So higher octane = better performance... but does
lower octane = better mpg?

 

octane is actually 98.6

98.6 = rocket fuel

excellent fuel, highly reccomended

 

i dont use anything else

 

In fact higher octane could actually mean better mpg, because you are burning the fuel more efficiently. So in one of life's great paradox's, on the basis of 'green' fuels, SUL should actually be cheaper (if you believe the government when they say they are taxing fuel for its impact on the environment ) than normal unleaded, but it ain't so tough

Chris

 

Does anyone recall the link to the page someone had posted with a list of Optimax outlets ?
It was about 4 - 5 weeks ago. Tried but can't find it !

cc

 

I think you can get a list from www.shell.co.uk

 

You can find Optimax locations at this URL:-
http://www2.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=uk-en&FC1=&FC2=&FC3=%2Fuk-en%2Fhtml%2Fiwgen%2Fyourcarormotorbike%2FOptimax%2 Ffilling_up_with_optimax_3011_1113.html&FC4=&FC5=

It's a bit messy, but it works.

 

Optimax



[Edited by warrtster - 1/18/2002 11:46:27 AM]

 

Its a 97ron rated petrol with a fuel additive to acheive the 98.6 figure. So it's not advised to run Optimax plus an octane booster. As I found out. Info comes from a Shell employee

 

Scottdg .....how do you mean its not advised?? ....by Shell themsleves? And "How did you find out"??

Rich.

 

Missed the last bit about the Shell employee ..is that it? and what reasons (if any) did he give?

Rich.(running Optimax and octane booster......... )

 

I run Optimax+Broquets and have no problems except this permanent grin from ear to ear!!