PPP owners and BP Ultimate...
#1
PPP owners and BP Ultimate...
So, having done a bit of research on here it would seem that from the 3 'main' Hi-Ron fuels available (those being V-Power, Tesco99 and BP Ultimate), the one I have been using (BP Ultimate 97) seems to be the least recommended for Impreza's...
That being the case, have any PPP owners had problems with this fuel? What seems to work best with the Prodrive map etc?...
That being the case, have any PPP owners had problems with this fuel? What seems to work best with the Prodrive map etc?...
#2
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Posts: 2,859
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry, but you have only listed 2 "Hi-Ron" fuels there. The third is something I wouldn't even put in my old beemer, which thrives on both V-Power and Tesco99.
#3
Hi Zen, is it THAT bad? Sheesh, I feel so dumb now as I was lead to believe that 97ron was fine with the PPP. Makes me wonder how much better the car may feel with some decent stuff then!
This forum is very useful
This forum is very useful
#6
Originally Posted by BigAl024
What does it say in your user manual, or the inside of your fuel cap? Mine says to use 98RON.
I was going by the info from the people themselves, 2nd page says to use 97RON(?!)
http://www.prodrive.com/up/03MY%20WRX%20PPP.pdf
#7
My classics engine light came on when I used Ultimate in it (UK standard car) Diagnostic at dealers showed poor fuel as the culprit. Use Tesco or V Power in my WRX PPP. Tried Sainsbury 97 once in it and it ran ok but not as smoothly as with the other 2. Manager at Sainsbury says its BP Ultimate
Trending Topics
#11
Mmmm, not heard of that mate, not near any Jet stations though I don't think.
Out of interest, can someone define 'knock' please? Without having a knocklink, how do you know when something ain't right?
Out of interest, can someone define 'knock' please? Without having a knocklink, how do you know when something ain't right?
#13
Originally Posted by scoobywrxuk300
Just to throw a 3rd 99ron into this thread, I filled up with Jet sul 99, tbh my car has never run so smooth...
#14
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: edinburgh scoobies-555 wagon squadron- s.w.a.t.s.a.r
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Russellg911
So, having done a bit of research on here it would seem that from the 3 'main' Hi-Ron fuels available (those being V-Power, Tesco99 and BP Ultimate), the one I have been using (BP Ultimate 97) seems to be the least recommended for Impreza's...
That being the case, have any PPP owners had problems with this fuel? What seems to work best with the Prodrive map etc?...
That being the case, have any PPP owners had problems with this fuel? What seems to work best with the Prodrive map etc?...
#16
Moderator
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: The Terry Crews of moderation. P P P P P P POWER!!
Posts: 18,687
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Russellg911
Mmmm, not heard of that mate, not near any Jet stations though I don't think.
Out of interest, can someone define 'knock' please? Without having a knocklink, how do you know when something ain't right?
Out of interest, can someone define 'knock' please? Without having a knocklink, how do you know when something ain't right?
Without a knocklink you may never know until its too late. If you can hear det from the drivers' seat, it's severe and probably about to reduce your engine to its component parts
Ns04
#20
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have always used esso sul97 with ppp firstly and then was mapped by tsl for the 333 conversion and its as smooth as anything.
Runs a little bit sharper on vpower after a few tankfulls when the ecu learns, but tbh as my nearest shell is 25mil round trip and the esso is 800yds away no point for me.
Runs a little bit sharper on vpower after a few tankfulls when the ecu learns, but tbh as my nearest shell is 25mil round trip and the esso is 800yds away no point for me.
#22
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 1,966
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Used to use Ultimate occasionally on 03STiPPP. Seemed to run a little rougher but fuel consumption was markedly better. There's something funny about this stuff, the fuel consumption suggests there's more energy in it but this seems to have adverse effects on knock activity. Pat the mapper reckons its something to do with the way it atomises, he recommends Shell.
Car now remapped for Shell so I don't touch the stuff.
Car now remapped for Shell so I don't touch the stuff.
#25
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Half way up
Posts: 4,791
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Remember it'll take a few tankfulls for the ecu to learn to make full use of v-power.
Alternatively, run as low as possible before filling up with v-power then reset the ECU by disconnecting the battery neg. for 20-30 mins. That way you should notice a difference straight away..
(and yes, newage ECU's can be reset this way, well my 05 can..!)
Alternatively, run as low as possible before filling up with v-power then reset the ECU by disconnecting the battery neg. for 20-30 mins. That way you should notice a difference straight away..
(and yes, newage ECU's can be reset this way, well my 05 can..!)
#29
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Half way up
Posts: 4,791
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
No need for an ecu reset in newage cars I believe.