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RFT



Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver
EGR Valve Ekk Ekk Sound & Fuel Suppliers
I used to always use BP Ultimate as my Premium fuel, gave approx 10% more mpg, but my local Service Station changed to Shell so I started to use their Premium diesel more and more, still gave 10% or possibly more mpg.

However i have been suffering from the EGR Valve "Mouse" Ekk Ekk more and more recently, at every lift off the throttle almost, Last 6 fills have been shell premium and journey has been same old Chester to Milford Haven. So I reverted back to BP Ultimate and after just 200miles the mouse has left home and the only Ekk of the EGR Valve cleaning cycle is when i shutdown.

So is it just the change in fuel and hence detergent has cleaned the valve or is BP a more suitable fuel for my engine??

I feel a few months of controlled experiments is required.

Richard 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper
Post #329486 8th May 2014 9:37pm
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jimbob7



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...I also favour premium fuel,lol. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #329497 8th May 2014 9:56pm
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custom90



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Might be worth checking out what additives are in each fuel, usually marked on the pumps.
EGR noises whilst running are normally a sign that there are imminent issues pending. Shocked
But if it's gone now don't over worry.
I normally use Esso regular but Shell regular the other day too, no difference in either from my point of view.
Seemed all good.
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I do however pretty much avoid all supermarket fuel. Only if desperate and that'd be rare. 99% non supermarket
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Post #329516 9th May 2014 3:05am
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