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churchy



Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
Location: UK
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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Diesel Quality......
Hi all,

Have seen a few related posts on here but twice now I have filled up with 'value' diesel from a local supermarket and mpg / overall miles per tank seem noticeably less.

Anyone else experienced the same?

Sorry if this is old ground but just wanted to check to put my mind at rest!

Churchy
Post #144595 12th May 2012 7:37am
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BigRuss



Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Well I stopped filling up from supermarkets for many reasons, but I do know of 2 BP garages on the Basingstoke to reading road which both sell diesel at �1.45.9 Thumbs Up Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #144596 12th May 2012 8:01am
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Birdy



Member Since: 07 Oct 2011
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
"Anyone else experienced the same?"

Yes, and even ADAC tests have demonstrated that you�ll do better with BP and Shell etc., than with the supermarket stuff (not the end of the world if one does have to fill up at Tesco though, engines have been tested for countries with fuel a lot worse than that).

But the V-Power and Supreme stuff makes absolutely no difference to m.p.g., although many people with petrol vehicles swear by filling up with higher octane and giving it an �Italian Tune-up� before an MOT Test, to get the emissions down�

Peter
Post #144623 12th May 2012 4:53pm
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churchy



Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
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Thanks for the info - yes it was an 'emergency'! I shall return to my local Shell garage and absorb the extra cost to fill up with the knowledge that I may travel further!!!!!
Post #144661 12th May 2012 7:41pm
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warren



Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black
I never used supermarket fuel in Big Black until everyone started panic buying, my usual Esso station was empty, and there was only Tesco and Morrisons that had diesel.

I filled up and Morrisons and almost instantly it ran quieter. Filled up three or four times since and I've been getting better MPG - the last tank I got 32 - and the engine seems noticeably quieter and not as rough.

Had to fill up with Esso again yesterday, so I'll see if it goes down again...
Post #144743 13th May 2012 2:14pm
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