how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 In my N/A I find that for 4-5% cost increase, I get 10-15% further mileage wise. Car also seems to pull a lot better, so it's cheaper and faster. When I 1st joined I asked this question. Do a search for "octane", there should be a couple of other threads on here on the topic. i was going to say something along those lines I get much better mpg out of my fto running on optimax than standard 95ron and yes my car also seems to pull a lot better too [no comments about its an FTO please. ] with the current price of petrol whats the difference if you're paying 96pence a litre compared to £1 anyway? its a few quid at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 spot on Sabrina People wanting to run 95: do a few mpg analysis over your next few fill ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I always found using 95 was a false economy in my N/A as I saw a higher mpg with Super unleaded! Me too, and I believe it runs smoother also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 my leon runs much better on 97/98ron than it does 95. not only that, but as mentioned, i get far more mileage out of the higher octane stuff - so it almost pays for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I have an N/A and use normal unleaded, sometimes (for a treat!!) i put optimax in otherwise normal unleaded for an N/A is fine. If i had a TT i would only use optimax. In the boyfriend's Skyline GTR he only use's Optimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 So just to get this straight then. For a tt: Esso=Superplus BP =Ultimate Shell=Optimax ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 So just to get this straight then. For a tt: Esso=Superplus BP =Ultimate Shell=Optimax ? I only use Optimax, BP and Esso are not as good as Optimax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Wait til u get a BP garage offering their new petrol.... its 102 ron! From tests they've seen a 7% increase in power from a standard car - but its £2.40/litre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I get much better mpg out of my fto running on optimax than standard 95ron and yes my car also seems to pull a lot better too [no comments about its an FTO please. ] I found the opposite! the FTO used more juice on the higher octane stuff than on 95 i found but then it might have been more right foot... It did love Jet 95 octane though, not sure why. Anyway the FTO could sense the quality of the petrol (apparently) and adjust the engine to suit. Does the Supra do the same? To be honest i never felt there was much difference whatever you used and MCN did a test on stock motorbike with 95 RON v Optimax and got a 0.5bhp increase but only at the redline. Unless you are going racing it probably isn't worth it (not on an NA at least) m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 95 octane all the way for me .........................RRRRRRRRR the savings:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Despite all beliefs both tt and n/a are designed to run on 95 octane minimum, as stated in the original owners manual, all cars will run better on higher octane fuel as a rule as it gives performance boost and is cleaner, i have heard people say tt's run rougher on 95 which may be true, however when they were introduced in Japan 1993 i do not believe 100 ron was commonplace or if it existed at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 95 octane all the way for me .........................RRRRRRRRR the savings:) What £2.50 a tank?? Te he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I found the opposite! the FTO used more juice on the higher octane stuff than on 95 i found but then it might have been more right foot... It did love Jet 95 octane though, not sure why. m. Maybe because my FTO is special. In more bad ways than good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 What £2.50 a tank?? Te he. £2.50 is £2.50.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Maybe because my FTO is special. In more bad ways than good FTO MINI supra FOR GIRLS .... RRRRRRRRRRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 FTO MINI supra FOR GIRLS .... RRRRRRRRRRR Thats what I keep telling myself, but its all lies. My FTO is not the most reliable car in the world and they need nos or something to get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thats what I keep telling myself, but its all lies. My FTO is not the most reliable car in the world and they need nos or something to get going. this nob at work thinks his FTO will beat my supra,,, ha ha whats the fasyest one they do????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 To be fair there is a turbo'd fto, but I wouldn't know what numbers they are pulling on the 1/4 mile. Likewise with NOS. Although I think they get into the 15s. Still slower than Supras, even NAs, regardless. But pretty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 To be fair there is a turbo'd fto, but I wouldn't know what numbers they are pulling on the 1/4 mile. Likewise with NOS. Although I think they get into the 15s. Still slower than Supras, even NAs, regardless. But pretty though. the bloke at work SAYS his is a twin turbo I'm sure they didn't make them???? i no nout about fto's :ke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 erm, no he's a tosser, ignore him, hes got vocal cords in his arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 erm, no he's a tosser, ignore him, hes got vocal cords in his arse. ha ha ha your my type of girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 In case you wanted to prove a point Im suspecting his is a GS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 In case you wanted to prove a point Im suspecting his is a GS. it is yes.. why would that do my n/a??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Surprised people are finding higher octane fuel giving better mpg than 95. I find it gives really noticably worse MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Are you being serious?? You could run faster than a GS. Is he a chav? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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