Varboy

After trying Tesco 99 about 6 months ago, I vowed never to do so again, the car felt sluggish and mpg went through the floor.

So when I tried unsucessfully to fill up with Optimax the other day (the whole of North Hants seemed to be dry), I had to bite the bullet and fill up with 99.

The strange thing is, rather than running like a pig, it goes like a dream. Pick up is strong and it revs better to the limit, fuel consumption is about the same.

The only thing I have had done in the past 6 months is an IHI VF24 and ECUTEK 3 whereas 6 months ago it was an ECUTEK 2.

I specified to the mapper at the time that I run the car on Opti only so he mapped it specifically for this.

I'm going to have to run a couple more batches of 99 to be sure, but if the performance stays like this, I'm sticking with it.

s70rjw

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My WRX PPP blobeye loves it....sounds deeper and more urgent 30 extra miles per tank over 97 RON too

myblackwrx

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I run a 93 wrx (decat, induction kit and backbox) and picked Tesco cos it was cheaper than optimax and I think its just as good.I think the running like a pig is because of the amount of bio-ethanol in it.
Have a look at www.greenergy.com they are the suppliers of Tescos 99 ron

Bug Eyed Peas

I run on Tesco 99 as well, car performs so much better than dare I say it Asda 95ron. I am on my third tank of the above. car is running so much better on pickup etc. Lets just say I know I man who used to work for Shell and they all pi$$ in the same pot. The petrol comes from the same refinery and additives are put in after.

King Eric

Came out top in the Evo fuel test IIRC

GeoffMM

My Sti 8 loves tesco 99 more than optimax too!

Bug Eyed Peas

I seem to be getting alot more mpg with Tescos. Just done 170mile and its just under half full as with the other, ahem, was lucky to get 140!!!!!
Personally I don`t mind paying that bit extra cos obviously gives me better performance and more mpg and above all looks after Scooby.

chocolate_o_brian

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to be honest my 95 wrx has been running on tesco 99 for all but 1 week since i bought it. the 1st week i ran it on optimax and it didnt do much for the engine. round here optimax is 98.9p per litre and tesco 99 is 96.9p per litre. and tesco give me better miles to the gallon. 40 quid saw me get 180 miles last week. thinks thats 20 mpg i reckon...

£40 / 0.969 (price per litre) = 41.3 litres (rounded up)

180 miles / 41.3 litres = 4.4 miles per litre (rounded up)

(1 uk gallon = 4.546 litres)

4.4mpl x 4.546 (1 uk gallon) = 20.0024 miles per gallon.

oh **** best get my wallet out...

silent running

And it's even better now that Tesco are doing 5p off a litre just for spending £50 on shopping that you'd do anyway. I just brimmed the tank with Tesco 99 today at 91.9p, saving me almost £3. And that's while Optimax is over £1 a litre locally, for less octane. Hard choice I must say.

danwrx1980

I haven't had chance to try tesco 99 yet, can't find it anywhere in Staffordshire.
The local tesco's have got the pumps for it but they've had signs on since they opened it saying they've run out.

To be honest I fill mine with Optimax except for one time last Summer in the middle of deepest darkest Derbyshire when i was low i put Esso 95 RON in. Made no difference whatsoever.

Dan.

PEP

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Tesco 99...All the way...
I put this in my uk300 PPP and seems Great on it...
cheaper ,even better with the 5p off thing...
higher octane..
more mpg...

thank you Tesco....
Peppe.....

Dr.P

Would love to try it but don't know anywhere near stockport that do it.

Bug Eyed Peas

Every Little Helps

GC8

It's a shame that Tesco take the **** on price though..... Have you noticed that it is now dearer than diesel?

Moley

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Is certainly creeping up in price.

I have a Tesco very close to me, so use it most of the time.
(Was very shocked when i filled up on Monday and get served by my sister!!!)

alloy

Optimax is the fuel of champions

plum

Is the Tesco fuel really that good? Have always used Optimax, so going on the fact I've just put 47 quid of Optimax in mine, and Tesco's was closer.....doh..

Big notable difference between the two??

Bug Eyed Peas

Try the website, there is a help section on there with details etc on how to contact them. I am sure they will be able to tell you where you can get it round your area, if at all. Hope this helps, like Tesco do

Anthony

chocolate_o_brian

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ive posted this before but as im a superstar il post it again! try www.petrolprices.com and put in your postcode of where you either live or are if your travelling. it will find the cheapest place for all different fuels inc optimax or tesco and the name of the garage will be included in the info. so if its a shell garage, you know it will be optimax and if its a tesco garage it will be tesco 99.

really handy and the guys that run it give you a bumper sticker for joining lol, aswell as updating it everyday i think.

JohnD

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Is not Tesco super the control fuel of the British rally C'ship?
Only used it a couple of times but my mapped STi goes well on it!
JohnD

s70rjw

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Subaru used it in the 05 Rally of Wales

CyprusScooby

I have not noticed any difference in my import and its mapped for Optimax. I have seen no det with the knocklink!

Optimax is £1.05 here compared to Tesco 99 at 97p!

Daz1121

Just found the Tesco's 99RON at 95.9p/l on the Wirral which is good as Optimax is 101.9p/l big saving to be had here as need to do some shopping at Tesco's too so will get the 5p/l off fuel voucher.

WR1 Ant

Tryed tesco 99 in my WR1 felt an improvement over optimax used tesco 99 ever since but put a tank of optimax in the other week and it diddent feel as good so sticking with tesco.

Varboy

good to see people having good experiences with the stuff.

Is still find it odd though that pre-mods it was crap and now it's good

RedScoob

From magazine fuel tests and previous posts on here, I think the only drawback is a very slight loss of power (maybe a couple of bhp on a standard car). I think that's a very small price to pay for cheap, high-octane fuel that seems to be pretty consistent in quality.

FLAT ERIC

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Location of 99 octane.
http://www.greenergy.co.uk/products/...locations.html

Tech spec of 99 octane.
http://www.greenergy.co.uk/products/.../99_octane.pdf

Mark

scoobfan

I swear by Esso Supreme, it's very consistent with every batch and at 95p a litre kicks the **** out of Tesco and Shell

Rob

GC8

WRX 'Wagons can get away with 97RON due to their small turbo and low boost.....

Tidgy

not used 99 in mine yet, but a mate did use bp ultimate, and his knock link was like a chrimbo tree, stay well clear