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Map of filling stations selling 98Ron or close to it in NI?

raykelly

raykelly

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Hi, does anyone have a list or map of filling stations that sell 98Ron petrol or whatever the equivalent is. i.e. something close to 98.
For me based in Omagh, I think Dungannon is the closest place with BP selling BP Ultimate, which reading through forums, it is 97Ron. I'm currently using standard 95. However if using something closer to 98Ron is better for my car, then I would like to try it and see if there is a huge difference in performance etc..

So if I had an idea of where the filling stations were, I could keep my baby topped up when passing them before I get home. Otherwise a 40mile trip over bad roads to get BP Ultimate doesn't do it for me and I will just stick with the 95 poison. :)

Thanks!
 
Yeah Tescos would be the closest. I didnt think they would do it. My tank is almost empty so want to try out a few fills and see if there is any difference. Thanks for the link??
 
Well most of the Tescos this side of the Irish Sea do Momentum 99, worth checking them out with a phone call first maybe?
 
OK good call. I will be going past one on Saturday, so i will call in and see. Thanks again!
 
Ok, got BP Ultimate (97Ron) today.... don't think I noticed any difference. Maybe bit more pull in top gear when you accelerate. But probably not. Can't be sure.

If its better for the engine then I will try and use it whenever I can.
 
I suspect Porsche put 98 RON on the filler flap for a reason - and not one to do with putting more money in the Oil company coffers! I think it takes a few tankfuls before the ECU makes adjustment to the timing. Quick to knock it back if you put the cheap stuff in though.[:)]
 
As far as I know, 97 is the highest we can get at the pump in NI. I would imagine, the more the filling station sells, the fresher/better the stuff will be. So, in a little station high in the Sperrins where there is evaporation from old tanks, you might be better getting fresh 95 than old 97...
 
ha, valid point! I just tried a local garage in Omagh today. Independent garage so unsure what 'Super' unleaded means with them. It's 'Super' pricey but unsure about quality. Though I didn't notice the car behaving any way different, so maybe it's OK. It's the only one around so it might be used on a regular basis.
 
If you are forced to use low grade fuel (95 or less with some obscure sites) the car will knock if you open the throttle sharply (down shift) or are pulling hard up hill in a high gear.
In most cases the knock,with modern Porsche's, is just once before the engines cylinder knock sensors pull the timing back.
We found that I had to 'soft pedal' to avoid knocking (pinking)when caught out with very low fuel in Scotland last year and had to take £20 from a country site with odd fuel make.
Advised it shouldn't cause any damage as long as it doesn't happen to often.


 
Hi, yes, I have experienced this once before last year. was worried until I researched and found out what it was. It was also on pull up a hill shortly having to put some low octane fuel in! So exactly what you explained :)
 
I've seen the 1.2 Bar max boost using 97 ron at times, so it can be good stuff. Best try a few of your local stations to see how the car behaves using their version of 'super'.
 
Out of curiosity....Have any of you used any additives to fuel when you can only get 95RON? If you have, are they any good? Could frequent use do harm to other internal components?
 
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