Other S60 Problem: - Tesco 99 Octane fuel

Lewis · Sep 25th, 2006, 09:59

I have a 2.5 S60 with a RICA upgrade. They advise OPTIMAX and then any named 97/98 RON fuel.They also advise to avoid supermarket fuels.
With the arrival of Tescos 99 octane I am wondering if anyone has tried this or has any advice?

Lewis

imac · Sep 25th, 2006, 10:13

Many people have excellent results with the 99 octane fuel - I'd say give it a go and see if you notice any difference over V-Power/Optimax - most people say they notice no difference and of course its miles cheaper!

blues60 · Sep 25th, 2006, 10:19

I tried a tank of Tesco 99ron in my 2.0t as opposed to normal branded unleaded that I normally use as it was the same price. I noticed a drop in fuel consumption from around 28mpg to 25mpg. The car did feel a little perkier though but it could be that "placebo" effect.

STE-MAL · Sep 25th, 2006, 10:27

I use Tesco 99 in my R all the time. I tryed it once and found the car runs much better. As imac said, give it a go.

johnS40 · Sep 25th, 2006, 11:00

I use Tesco 99 Octane in my T4 and so far have had no problems, it certainly seems more responsive than on normal unleaded, haven't noticed any difference in MPG.

John.

penninepullman · Sep 25th, 2006, 14:02

Remember reading in a Volvo brochure for a V70 (2001 or 2002 MY from memory), that although the car can use 'normal' 95 octane unleaded ('cos the government legislation says it must); the small print in the brochure stated that better performance AND economy is achieved from 98 octane unleaded.
Obviously Volvo don't design engines to meet all government legislation, but just ensure the engine management system can tolerate this 'lower powered fuel'.

Sep 25th, 2006, 09:59	#1
Lewis Junior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2014 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swansea	Tesco 99 Octane fuel I have a 2.5 S60 with a RICA upgrade. They advise OPTIMAX and then any named 97/98 RON fuel.They also advise to avoid supermarket fuels. With the arrival of Tescos 99 octane I am wondering if anyone has tried this or has any advice? Lewis

Sep 25th, 2006, 10:13	#2
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	Many people have excellent results with the 99 octane fuel - I'd say give it a go and see if you notice any difference over V-Power/Optimax - most people say they notice no difference and of course its miles cheaper! __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

Sep 25th, 2006, 10:19	#3
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	I tried a tank of Tesco 99ron in my 2.0t as opposed to normal branded unleaded that I normally use as it was the same price. I noticed a drop in fuel consumption from around 28mpg to 25mpg. The car did feel a little perkier though but it could be that "placebo" effect. __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Sep 25th, 2006, 10:27	#4
STE-MAL You Can't Beat A Swede Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2019 18:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kesgrave View Photos By: STE-MAL	I use Tesco 99 in my R all the time. I tryed it once and found the car runs much better. As imac said, give it a go. __________________ 1993 850 2.0 20v SE Auto, 1996 850 T-5 CD Auto 1998 V70 R Manual, 2001 S80 D5 SE manual 2007 S80 V8 AWD Auto 2017 V40 T-3 Inscription Auto

Sep 25th, 2006, 11:00	#5
johnS40 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2014 16:33 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Grimsby	Tesco 99 Octane I use Tesco 99 Octane in my T4 and so far have had no problems, it certainly seems more responsive than on normal unleaded, haven't noticed any difference in MPG. John.

Sep 25th, 2006, 14:02	#6
penninepullman VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:09 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harrow	Remember reading in a Volvo brochure for a V70 (2001 or 2002 MY from memory), that although the car can use 'normal' 95 octane unleaded ('cos the government legislation says it must); the small print in the brochure stated that better performance AND economy is achieved from 98 octane unleaded. Obviously Volvo don't design engines to meet all government legislation, but just ensure the engine management system can tolerate this 'lower powered fuel'.

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