fuel

[evo]

hi lads im a p1 newbe and was wondering if ypu can run a p1 safely on ordinary unleaded fuel 95ron or does it have to be super 97ron thanks for any help and p1's are the best

[Kev]

Hi Mate, it is strongly recommended to run the P1 on 97 ron although it can be run safely on 95 ron but with reduced performance. :wink:

Welcome to the club

[essexscooby]

yeah apparrently the boost is retarded to 0.6 bar? then gets reset after a few tanks of super juice.

A lot more chance of this "det" that you mod guys go on about too i reckon :?

[dougie549]

Hi Evo

I would deffo run it on Optimax

Cheers Dougie 8) :D

[Dave]

It says in the owners manual to run it on Super Unleaded. I would only use 95 ron if there was no Optimax or Super Unleaded around.
I have only run mine on Optimax even since I have had it

[essexscooby]

It says in the owners manual to run it on Super Unleaded. I would only use 95 ron if there was no Optimax or Super Unleaded around.
I have only run mine on Optimax even since I have had it

If you (dread the thought) DO have to use normal UL then stay OFF boost as far as is possible and limp to the next garage selling SUL :wink:

[Kev]

According to the supplement in the P1 handbook, 95ron can be used with no problems.

http://www.kevuk.com/P1fuel.jpg

Personnally I only use optimax. There have been stories from people that have knocklinks fitted stating that the knocklink goes crazy with BP Ultimate and NUL. I have a knocklink fitted and never had any problems with Optimax.

[Dave]

It even says on the fuel cap to use Super Unleaded

[essexscooby]

There have been stories from people that have knocklinks fitted stating that the knocklink goes crazy with BP Ultimate and NUL.

WHAT!!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
I use Ultimate since they stopped doing SUL in BP garages this is 97 RON right? same as SUL? I would use Optimax but bloody shell wont build a garage near me! :x

[Kev]

HI Keith,

I definately read this on Scoobynet when looking into Knocklinks and swatting up on Det. Ever since I read it I have never put BP SUL or BP Ultimate in again :shock:

I'll have a look to see if I can find the thread.

[Kev]

Some light reading with regard to increased knock activity using Bp Ultimate :shock:

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=269257

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=267647

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=257737

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=261904

[Dave]

After reading those, I will definalty be sticking with Optimax

[essexscooby]

cheers for that Kev I wasnt aware that there was such a difference! :?

I wish I could soley use Optimax but bleedin Shell dont want to build any garages local to me for some reason, even though I drive past the (ex) refinery every time I go to work (and i used to work there for 5 years!) I'll have to look out for Shell garages on my travels more :wink:

anyone running octane booster too? :?:

[SteveF]

Hi Essex,

I always run OB with Optimax, I'm lucky there are several Shell garages in our area.

Even so, I have to say it seems to vary and still excites the KL from time to time.

Steve.