Nathan0834 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 So, random question and something I haven't even thought about before, but do you guys spend the extra on the premium stuff. If so, any brand preference? Any Brands to avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I normally use premium as I find it about 10% more efficient. BP is my preferred for both my car and bike. I find the fuel from places like Asda not as friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid drop Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I use the cheapest I can find petrol for the bike,diesel for the car, have tried the dearer fuels and found no difference, I'd use paraffin but it don't burn so well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I use the cheapest I can find petrol for the bike,diesel for the car, have tried the dearer fuels and found no difference, I'd use paraffin but it don't burn so well. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted September 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2014 Depends on your bike. If you ride a commuter. An fj or the like it will make little difference apart from removing the ethanol risk. But if you ride something sensitive to mixture like my TDR250 the the difference is very obvious. My bike runs cooler an smother on the posh stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The truck burns whatever diesel is cheapest (straight veg oil 50:50 in summer) and premium unleaded in the bikes even the DT50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The truck burns whatever diesel is cheapest (straight veg oil 50:50 in summer) and premium unleaded in the bikes even the DT50 Veg oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Veg oil? Yeh Andrew, the guy Diesel [ Frenchman] first used peanut oil. it combusts under compression , . I"v used 100% cooking oil before, in warm weather, but not in cold weather, it clouds . [thickens] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Might just give it a go. I'd heard of it before, just assumed it needed a different timing for it to work properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2014 anything without ethanol, which means premium juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Might just give it a go. I'd heard of it before, just assumed it needed a different timing for it to work properly. Be carefull andre" our engines are older Direct injection, yours will be Common Rail. I would be wary , as you may need recoverd . As modern systems have sensors , and might shut down if correct viscosity is not used, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Be carefull andre" our engines are older Direct injection, yours will be Common Rail. I would be wary , as you may need recoverd . As modern systems have sensors , and might shut down if correct viscosity is not used, Maybe not then! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I am using a mixture in DT 250 the now, all the drums of petrol/diesel that's been sucked out of cars, it runs ok but smoke a little,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 local scrap yard does a sale on sat mornings old filtered fuel , can't see a difference at forty pence a ltr who gives a toss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I will add, the pajero is about as basic as you can get so isn't finicky about what it burns, it runs on veg oil, diesel, AvTur, does stink a bit though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I knew a guy that had an arrangement with his local chippy, he took all their old cooking oil away, had some kind of filter setup in his shed to filter out all the crap and used it in his old truck, smelled a bit funny but worked OK. Unfortunately for him the chippy shut down and he had to start buying diesel again. last I heard he was looking for a new source of used cooking oil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 14, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 14, 2014 we have a company in Bolton who filter and mix bio diesel. tried to buy the stuff but they only sell to companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBuk Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I use either Shell V power or BP ultimate, I prefer the Shell but it depends on what stage I am on the 100 mile (round trip) daily commute. I have a BP garage 21 miles from the house another about 26 miles (half way between home and work) and then the Shell garage which is about 12 miles from the office. If I plan far enough ahead I could always take a different motorway home and stop off at another Shell garage which is about 9 miles from the house. I find that they both give better mpg than regular but I think shell is a little better. I also think that the bike has less vibration and rides better when using these over regular, and again I think the shell slightly edges it. This could all be completely in my head and there is actually no difference lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 An fj or the like it will make little difference apart from removing the ethanol risk. Owning an FJ myself, I insist on the premium. I do believe I get slightly better mpg as well, depending on type of journey. I favour BP and Shell where possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I use the posh stuff in the bike, even add in a shot of whisky for the extra 5hp if im feeling nice to her. The car i try to run on dust, road kill and the odd annoying fuck whit kids that doss around the local lamp post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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