The reason I ask is that I was led to believe that UK SUL only goes as high as 97 RON and after going to the local BP I noticed they are advertising their SUL as 98 RON.

 

its all 97RON

there are still pumps with 98 on them, even this long after the change!

when you say advertised, what exactly do you mean??

 

98 RON stickers all over the pump. It may be psycological but my car (STi 3) seems to pull better with BP's SUL than it does with say Sainsburys.

 

Have to agree with DogDogman

My WRX has better throttle response with BP SUL. I rate Esso just behind.

Jay

 

Working as I do for bp and being a shareholder of course bp SUL is best

 

BP may well be better than Sainsbury's, but CK1 definitely prefers Esso SUL to BP. Haven't got the foggiest why, as they're deffo all 97ron. Must be the different things they put in I spose.

Stef.

 

Esso every time and Esso Ultron synthetic oil
best choice by far

Regards

Tim

 

Surely if it says 98 RON and it isn't trading standards need to be involved!!!

 

And it's not just a case of them leaving the old labels on. The LFE MWSA had a re-vamp recently including new forcourts and pumps. These all now show 98RON for SUL. The old ones had 97RON..

 

Does the relevent BS code specify 97 RON or a MINIMUM of 97 RON?

Higher octane levels might be possible. Given that SUL is the base for LRP I very much doubt it though...

Cheers,

Alex

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nimbus:
<B>
And it's not just a case of them leaving the old labels on. The LFE MWSA had a re-vamp recently including new forcourts and pumps. These all now show 98RON for SUL. The old ones had 97RON..[/quote]

'Scuse my ignorance but what's LFE and MWSA???

My Scooby seems to like Shell SUL & Esso SUL equally above BP SUL which is above everything else .... Total SUL seems to be no better than NUL

Matt

 

Hi

My irlfriend works for bp! she going to try and find out what the true ratiing is...?

James

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by mutant_matt:
<B> 'Scuse my ignorance but what's LFE and MWSA???
[/quote]

Sorry mate.

LFE - Leicester Forest East
MWSA - Motorway Service Area



<B>N</B><I>i</I><B>m</B><I>B</I><B>u<I>S</B></I>

 

Confirmation!!

97RON rating and not 98.... ..as stated on pumps!

think i'll stick with ESSO as they're a lot cheaper as well.. ..

James

 

So, is this some sort of Trading Standards issue??? Can they advertise/state 98 when it's only 97???

James,
Does your irlfreigh ( ) have something to show/prove it's 97 and not 98??

Err, not that I'm <I>THAT</I> bothered (anorak on standby)

<B>N</B><I>i</I><B>m</B><I>B</I><B>u<I>S</B></I>

 

.........IMHO it is a trading standard issue and the local TSO would be very interested......give 'em a call and grass.....
ps Nimbus - while u were away some naughty boys snuck into your forum and started muppetising it ........ .......go get 'em matey

 

Richard,

Bu66er. Pop out for 5 mins and find all hell breaking loose..

Mmmm. Give them till tomorrow to sort themselves out. After that it's Muppet Time!!!

<B>N</B><I>i</I><B>m</B><I>B</I><B>u<I>S</B></I>

 

Why is SUL and LRP 97 RON in the UK when it is 98 all over the rest of the EEC?

James.

 

Well James, according to a BP customer service guy when I called and asked that very question (without mentioning the europe bit) he said "Its because of new european legislation"

when I pointed out that SUL is 98 in most of europe, he came over all quiet and bashfull and promised to get back to me. 6 months later and no reply yet.

 

Nimbus..

This is just info she managed to find out..

 

Kind of off at a tangent, but why is LRP so much cheaper than SUL in all garages I ever visit?

 

Would it be worth filling up ...Request a copy of the CCTV (AS REQUIRED BY LAW THEY MUST PROVIDE)Then ask them how much for the Petrol. How can they charge you for 98 ron legaly????

 

Guys Guys Guys....


This was done to death when we had the changeover and 4 star was withdrawn. SUL in this country DESPITE any labelling is 97 Ron Minimum. Some of it may be slightly more some of it may be slightly less. It will depend on the refinery and the type of delivery etc. 100 Ron can be purchased from some race circuits but at a premium.

K

 

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by KRIS:
<B>...is 97 Ron Minimum. Some of it may be slightly more some of it may be slightly less.[/quote]

KRIS,

you have lost me here! If UK 97 RON fuel is *minimum*, how can some be slightly less?

mb

 

..... 97 Ron minimum is the official line but in practice it varies. If you want to be sure then its octane booster time !!!!

k

 

Just a bit of colour to add to this post. LFE southbound for pump spotters!




[This message has been edited by Steve Prockter (edited 06 April 2001).]