djandyg

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Is there anything wrong with using 97ron super unleaded?

I generally always use this on my 2003 WRX which is all standard apart from a back box....

There seems to be a lot of threads going around at the moment about different fuels etc, is it ok to be using 97 instead of 99...?

seddomyster

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if its bp then no mate. dont think subarus like it and best using the 99 ron fuel. unless u get a remap for that fuel

djandyg

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its either from my local sainsburys or esso garage.

Think the car has generally been run on it most of its life tbh with no problems.

Neighbours hav a bugeye wrx wagon too, they said they use normal super unleaded, have done for years without a problem....

chtpcpo

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Mine is mapped on Esso 97 pushing good bhp, steer clear of BP. There is an ongoing debate between VPower and Tesco 99, take your pick, they are both good stuff

scoobyd00999

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think it also depends whethers its a uk model or import,also depends on how you drive.
Drive it hard on 97ron and you could damage something

djandyg

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car is a UK car, not so much really interested in which is the best 99 fuel out of tesco or shell, or what rating is gonna give me best performance....just wanna know if its safe to be using 97ron super...

prodriverules

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very safe on a standard car mate it only needs 99 if mapped for it,and ive also got a friend who has been using BP 97 for years without trouble.

djandyg

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Thanks - I thought this was the case..

nick172sport

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i only put 99 in less chance off det or v power

prodriverules

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IN YOUR OLD BAG OF CRAP,WHAT AWASTE

nick172sport

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at least it hasnt cost me thousands yet lol touch wood

prodriverules

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LOL,can't argue with that mate but it is all for the power though ah

nick172sport

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whers that video does it move or is it a radio controlled car your building

prodriverules

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,ill post a pic of the controller

midnight

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Standard uk cars run fine on superunleaded, and v power or tesco 99 are a matter of choice imho .I think most people opt for the higher octane fuel as it offers better performance for no extra money compared to the price of std superunleaded fuel. I had my car mapped on tesco 99 and had excellent results,and as the tesco garage is less than a mile away from home it is also convenient

b11fyn

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Hi iv been running mine on tesco 97 for about 5yrs now with no problems, i do however use a power pill on every fill up.....the reason i have never used a higher octaine fuel is tha i live in a small town & would have had to travel 15-20 miles to get 99octane...i rekon i have dun about 40k over the last 5yrs.

02 wrx uk sti ppp.

kevin wrx

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i always try and use super or v power but theres been times when i have had to use normal unleaded but when ive had to i always add a octane booster.

71/200

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mine is mapped for 95 and 97 due to no 99 in Northern Ireland. BP is a fuel i would use as even 97 is hard to get over here, well not hard but travel is involved. KS3 is more settled on BP than some other brands but fuel here is very inconsistant.

I read on Bob Rawles webby a while ago that BP super was not good for scoobs, seems to be without back up facts tbh. JGM mapped the car on various fuels and although Topaz (irish brand) allowed the most timing BP was not far behind. Texaco on the other hand was dire and we aborted the mapping as it was not safe.

make the most out of what we get lol. No choice at the end of the day.