which petrol is the best for polo gti? [Archive]

Flaps

24-09-2007, 02:36 PM

I've only ever used BP Ultimate and Shell Optimax. I found Ultimate to be the best and since I have one close to my house it's all i use.

99gti

24-09-2007, 02:47 PM

I've been using Shell - but I'd be keen the hear what others use...

Ben_GTI

24-09-2007, 06:31 PM

I use BP ultimate (its on the way to work). I find the car performs better on this or Vortex 98. I find shell to induce some funny tenancies in my car, but I reckon it might depend on what you run your car in on??

brumue

24-09-2007, 06:58 PM

Usually ultimate for me too, otherwise vpower.

I find it runs better when its on ultimate compared to vpower, and it seems to make a nice little over run pop everynow and then too ;)

Wand Weaver

24-09-2007, 08:44 PM

Usually Ultimate here - although on occasion, the Caltex up the road from BP Artarmon (Chatswood, just after the Mowbray Road intersection) can be eight to ten cents per litre cheaper than the BP.

On those days - I put Vortex 98 in. I've never put Synergy 8000 or V-Power in mine, so I can't say anything about either. I find the Polo doesn't idle as well on the Vortex 98 compared to the BP, with a fair few more vibrations from the engine and a "lumpier" idle with the needle occasionally jumping.

On the flipside - I'm not sure what they put in BP Ultimate - but on a rainy day, I get soot accumulation on my rear hatch. I've not noticed this with the Caltex, but perhaps it's because it rarely goes in.

poloplayer

24-09-2007, 09:26 PM

Usually ultimate for me too, otherwise vpower.

I find it runs better when its on ultimate compared to vpower, and it seems to make a nice little over run pop everynow and then too ;)

Too bad BP doesnt have 4c off :(

naughty

24-09-2007, 09:40 PM

another vote for BP - we also get both BP and Shell here in South Africa - i find that the BP works better in my car than the shell v-power

Ben_GTI

24-09-2007, 09:52 PM

Wand Weaver; are you sure its soot from your exhaust? I just always thought it was crap off the road which gets misted on to the back of the car?

Wand Weaver

24-09-2007, 10:37 PM

Wand Weaver; are you sure its soot from your exhaust? I just always thought it was crap off the road which gets misted on to the back of the car?

I'm pretty sure it's soot - if it was dirt off the road, it wouldn't always be the fine black particles that I nearly always find there after a rainy day. It always seems to be about the same consistency - dirt tends to "clump" and stick to the paintwork, this black stuff tends to wash right off with the rain, but a whole heap of it remains there when it dries up, leaving a pile of it on the bumper (which seems perfectly designed to collect it) and the "mist" on the hatch itself.

Anyone who doesn't use BP Ultimate - have you noticed this "soot"?

PoloGTi

24-09-2007, 11:21 PM

I use the BP and vortex 98 have noticed this soot but thought it may have just been dirt as the rear seems to get very very dirty.

ACTGTI

25-09-2007, 09:48 AM

I use Vortex 98 mainly out of convenience. I hate Shell. Just doesn't seem to run on Shell very well. Had the same issue with my Peugeot before this. BP is just as good as Vortex 98 for me, just have to drive too far to get to one.

gti_freak

25-09-2007, 12:47 PM

is there anyone had made a statistic about which fuel is the most economical as well as with excellent performance.
As i am still think should i go for shell-vpower or BP ultimate.

mitch_gti

25-09-2007, 01:02 PM

I couldnt care less about economy, but my car feels best on V-Power :)

gti_freak

26-09-2007, 09:50 AM

today i try on BP ultimate.
But it seems to produce some weird sound from the car:(

Guy_H

26-09-2007, 12:30 PM

today i try on BP ultimate.
But it seems to produce some weird sound from the car:(

Wheelspin :)

gti_freak

26-09-2007, 02:10 PM

Wheelspin :)

so is that alright or not? not a problem? or you mean that it is gd?

mitch_gti

26-09-2007, 02:52 PM

Wheelspin is bad mmkay

gti_freak

26-09-2007, 03:27 PM

Wheelspin is bad mmkay

so wt can i do ??

ryan_GTI

26-09-2007, 03:43 PM

^ i think guy is trying interpret that BP is giving you extra power? lol

wheelspins usually mean you need new tyres on a stock car..

on a side note - i only pump BP ultimate as i find it to run the smoothest with good fuel consumption, vortex 98 on rare occassions.

PeterHBne

26-09-2007, 04:37 PM

Interesting comments.

I have a lease with a fuel card which means its Vortex 98 for me. My idle is often a bit lumpy as well.

Might try $10 of each fuel type next time around and see if there is any noticeable difference.

Out of interest, how far can you go when the distance to empty is 0kms?

ryan_GTI

26-09-2007, 05:57 PM

from memory, i think it may be 7km...

blutopless2

27-09-2007, 07:43 AM

i have run only mobil 8000 in ours since day one. never had any problems with it.

jasn78

28-09-2007, 09:28 AM

Interesting comments.

Out of interest, how far can you go when the distance to empty is 0kms?

My record is about 50 or so kms on the zero mark

Adam

28-09-2007, 10:06 AM

Out of interest, how far can you go when the distance to empty is 0kms?

i've done 90 on mine once. aint doing it again....n:

ryan_GTI

28-09-2007, 10:16 PM

i've done 90 on mine once. aint doing it again....n:

haha, i was uh.... way off... don't know where i read 7km from

Glide_GTI

30-09-2007, 06:12 PM

its all the same to me, im all over sydney doing 500km a week, so no regular stops.

FL00DY

18-10-2007, 09:36 PM

VWindahouse

18-10-2007, 09:43 PM

Anyone used V-Power Racing? I pulled into a Shell the other day that had it. Has anyone used it? I don't get it when people say they feel a diff between the 98's or they perfer one over the other. I dare say a Dyno would show a stuff all difference, and how often will you pull your engine apart to see how clean your engine is after using the diff 98's? V-power Racing compared to V-power however, I'd be keen to see that diff on a Dyno.

I always use it when its in stock!! Worth the extra coin IMO. Much better response with marginal power gain :D

FL00DY

18-10-2007, 09:57 PM

I always use it when its in stock!! Worth the extra coin IMO. Much better response with marginal power gain :D

Thats good enough for me, cheers.

VWindahouse

18-10-2007, 10:07 PM

I,m only running a seat CAI and forge TIP but no APR flash yet. Please let me know how you go FLOODY will be interesting to see how the VPower racing works with the flash :)

shami

18-10-2007, 10:17 PM

Anyone used V-Power Racing? I pulled into a Shell the other day that had it. Has anyone used it? I don't get it when people say they feel a diff between the 98's or they perfer one over the other. I dare say a Dyno would show a stuff all difference, and how often will you pull your engine apart to see how clean your engine is after using the diff 98's? V-power Racing compared to V-power however, I'd be keen to see that diff on a Dyno.

I used v power racing on my golf gti...its awesome..but im having dramas with my car so its very inconsistent...

however i have an oettinger chip and i feel that its more responsive with BP ultimate..

VWindahouse

18-10-2007, 10:20 PM

That's interesting! What sort of troubles are you experiencing?

FL00DY

18-10-2007, 11:01 PM

I,m only running a seat CAI and forge TIP but no APR flash yet. Please let me know how you go FLOODY will be interesting to see how the VPower racing works with the flash :)

Mines not flashed :(

shami

18-10-2007, 11:11 PM

hmmm..

I really dont know what it is, but my car will just start to loose power, doesnt boost then dies....restart and then its fine...then its not...

:?

PeterHBne

19-10-2007, 08:47 AM

You will definately feel the difference with VPower Racing - even a standard car - the car really lifts its skirts and boogies. And for what is probably an extra $8 for a tank (that's barley two domestic beers in a pub) once in a while it's fun!

Glide_GTI

19-10-2007, 08:54 PM

hmmm..

I really dont know what it is, but my car will just start to loose power, doesnt boost then dies....restart and then its fine...then its not...

:?

my old giac chip would start the car sometimes with no boost, new flash fixed it

kreuze

19-01-2011, 12:42 PM

I heard the Polo GTI can also handle 95RON. Can anyone confirm/deny?

FL00DY

19-01-2011, 12:45 PM

I heard the Polo GTI can also handle 95RON. Can anyone confirm/deny?

It can. I've done it as a last resort out the back of Kosi national park, haven't ever pushed whilst using 95.

Ralfi

19-01-2011, 02:10 PM

I heard the Polo GTI can also handle 95RON. Can anyone confirm/deny?

I put in 95, accidentally, 2 times! - Annoyingly my local Caltex don't put signs distinguishing 95 from 98...they just say "Premium". I thought my receipt had it wrong when I checked it had "95RON" on it.

Called up Caltex & let them know that they need to put better signage up at my local (newer servos might be better)!!!
:mad:

Anyway, I noticed a little drop in performance, but it was ok - the sticker in the fuel cap says min 95, so it mustn't do any damage if that's what you're worried about.

instigator

20-01-2011, 05:31 AM

95 would not hurt the engine at all, i've don eit once, cant say i felt verry much of a diffrence.
but, it was only once, normally allways put in 98 in it.
it's higher octane so it's slightly better for the engine, it's more expensive but more economical as well...

her is a dyno test from different fuell types... ;-)
shell VS BP VS supermarket Fuell, good revieuw.

YouTube - Fifth_Gear-Thor_Racing.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4boT3iwgZKI)

noone

21-01-2011, 12:36 PM

Different country, different regulations and fuels.

instigator

22-01-2011, 03:10 AM

true, but it's compareable to my country since we are neighbors of GB.
Australia is to the other side of the world for us :-D

but it gives you an idea, so BP or shell would not be bad in any country i guess.

blackbetty

24-01-2011, 11:59 AM

in reply to how far you can go when the distance to empty shows zero....

i drove from Karoonda (just outside of town) to Murray Bridge with the distance to empty showing 0kms - somewhat further than 7kms......
kept it on 90kph and giggled every time the little idiot light beeped at me. was a funny drive.
that was on premium unleaded something. but normally i use BP ultimate.