jfrf

Just noticed my tesco has started selling 99 ron SUL for 87.9

HAs this been available for years at other branches around the UK?
Cant say Ive ever come across it

StickyMicky

you sure you did not make a mistake?

number 6 upside down looks a bit like a 9

Hanley

Hanley

Maybe it should have been Tesco 66 RON

jfrf

no mistake
normal one said 95

Other one said 99 is numbers which you couldnt miss

I also though 98 was the maximum currently made (optimax)??

I'm suprised this isnt marketed under the tesco Finest Brand

The question is when will they be bringing in Tesco value petrol?

WRXtra power

wow 99 ron @ 87.9!!! I hope thats true, will have a look at my local tomorrow. Just got my first import and shocked at the price of optimax, plus Tesco is alot closer to me. This has to be a wind up!!!!

jfrf

Ive never seen tesco sell SUL at all, nevermind 99 ron :s
Guess this must be a new thing then.
Branch was lakeside near the dartford tunnel

s70rjw

iTrader: (2)

Sounds to me like favouritism to the Essex Scoobs Best up North is Sainsburys 97 RON........

Lexx

I think i'll take a look next time i'm that way, talk about bargain!
97s the best i can find anywhere else from Gravesend to Canterbury!!
I dont care if it takes 20 mins to get there, any excuse for a drive heh heh and anyway i'll remind the missus that 'every little helps...'

WRXtra power

Don't forget those clubcard points!!!!!

StickyMicky

ive seen texaco selling 98ron before

i actualy relised that there is a local texaco to me, not sure if they sell the 98ron stuff as i only drove past it in a hurry, planning on dropping by tomorrow for a look-see

davedipster

Anyone else found this 99Ron tescos stuff?
I can't find any.

Dipster

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

shell garage by northleet football ground sells optimax (about 89p IIRC)

also one in longfield that does optimax

go on the shell website, they have a garage locator link, you can put in optimax as an option when you search

JohnD

iTrader: (5)

Tescos stated a few years ago that they would not sell super unleaded because of the benzine content being linked to cancer? If the subject of this thread is true, they have changed their minds and suddenly it's safe! As they buy their fuel from a major producer, who is it!
JohnD

StickyMicky

i do not belive there selling 99ron stuff personaly

CRAIGFIN

Totally agree with above!

uno70s

Had quick look last night at the local tesco and they had super unleaded for 90.9 on the board but didn't see the RON figure. Compared to 86.9 for the normal unleaded.

jfrf

surely tesco cant lie about this, as they would get done under the trade descriptions act

Anyway its still there stating 99 octane. standard being 95
(i was almost beginnning to doubt myself on this)
normal was 83.9, super 87.9

Phil

I have written to Tesco's asking for clarification

bear3784

tescos in brookfield farm, cheshunt are selling this. good stuff!

Carl2

Knowing the UK today, it's more likely 87.9ron for 99p

Cytrax

Hrmf, the last time I bought tesco Feul was about 1 year ago and it had alot of "Crud" (white milky stuff) that blocked the injectors and was a pain to get rid of... If they are doing 99 I think I am going to have to have a little trip down there and grab myself some....

tomski2

My local tesco have just replaced the LRP pumps with super but its 97 ron

Anaconda

My local Tesco has just this week replaced its LRP pumps with 99 RON Super unleaded too. Am going to give it a try tonight!

SirFozzalot

Eagerly awaiting a response! Any news yet Phil?

Power Junkie

iTrader: (1)

Any news?? this could be good

fitzscoob

good spot mate, guess I will be using this as my new local fill up point

Ken S55

Has anyone with an imported car and a knocklink tried this stuff ?

Noticed any difference, good or bad ?

Which oil company do Tesco use ?

If this is correct then perhaps it will also appear at a regular filling station.

Cheers

Ken

Bartop

If this is indeed 99 Ron in theory would it be better to use it in a MY05 UK WRX PPP than optimax - cleaning additives etc aside ?

Phil

Just had this response from Tesco's

Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:15:26 +0100 (BST)
From: Tesco Customer Service <customer.service@tesco.co.uk> [+] [ ]
To: phil@sidc.co.uk [+]
Subject: TES682144X Re: Contact Us - General query [ ]


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Thank you for your email.

As it is our Buying Teams who decide what we sell in our stores, I have passed a copy of your letter to their department. I cannot guarantee anything, but I can assure you the matter will be given consideration.

Thank you for your time.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us at customer.service@tesco.co.uk quoting TES682144X.

Regards

Jean Towns
Tesco Customer Service



----- Original Message -----
From: "phil@sidc.co.uk" <phil@sidc.co.uk>
Date: 26 April 2005
Subject: Contact Us - General query

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This e-mail is from outside Tesco - check that it is genuine. Tesco may monitor and record all e-mails.

Customer Name: Phil Stephens
Customer Email: phil@sidc.co.uk
Customer Address:
SIDC
PO Box 5673
Southend
Customer Postcode: SS2 6WU
Contact Telephone:
Clubcard number:
Order number:
Delivery date: --/--/--


Problem about: #NA Other - please specify | #MORE Other - please specify
Query Details: I understand some of your garages are now offering Super Unleaded Fuel [Ron Rating 99]

As Chairman of the Subaru Impreza Drivers Club and driver of an Impreza a car which should be run on SUL I would be grateful if you could confirm this and also provide a list of stations stocking this

I understand the Thurrock Lakeside Store Does but my local Southend Store doesn't

I would be happy to promote these stores as an alternative to Shell Optimax and BP Ultimate which our members usually use

I look forward to hearing from you

Phil Stephens
www.sidc.co.uk



AND THEY SAY EVERY LITTLE HELPS