Bp Optima Fuel

JMRussell · December 31, 2003

I've recently tried the new BP Optima fuel in my LS. Garage (BP) told me they were getting good reports on increased fuel economy - it costs approx 5p a litre more than standard unleaded. I thought therefore worth it if I get better economy - again questioned whether it needed car to be modified to take advantage of it (problem with shell optimax) but was assured it was designed to take advantage of standard settings.

The result was conclusive (well over one tank?) fuel economy over last 2 months 24.6mpg fuel economy on tank of optima 24.5mpg. I might give it one more chance but I'll need more convincing!!!

Has anyone else tried it.

Jimmy Ten Toes · December 31, 2003

Might take a couple of tank fulls while your ECU adjusts to the new fuel.

ColinBarber · December 31, 2003

Unless you reset the ECU you need to give Optimax or any other higher octane fuel 2 or 3 tanks to see the full results. Even with an ECU reset you still need a few hundred miles for the long term fuel trims to be set correctly.

Zee007 · December 31, 2003

I still don't understand why people are buying BP Ultimate. This is 97 ron, but for the same price, you could buy Optimax which is 98 RON....

Jimmy Ten Toes · December 31, 2003

Check out the % performance and economy increases, they are not nearly as high as the % £ increase.

BP Ultimate

Fever · December 31, 2003

Tried them both now....sorry guys but I'm with Zee...IMHO Optimax is the best bang for your buck!

GreyBeard · December 31, 2003

it seems to work out that the fuel is 7% dearer, but economy is improved by 3.5%, so it costs 3.5% more BUT, you get power and accelleration improvements of about 3%, effectively it's almost the same price, allowing for better performance. AND don't they claim it's better for your engine, cleaner, blah blah blah?

Fidgits · December 31, 2003

Tried them both now....sorry guys but I'm with Zee...IMHO Optimax is the best bang for your buck!

Ditto...

I also did a semi-scientific test and proved that Optimax worked out cheaper than normal unleaded (pound per mile)

cheekyfutch · December 31, 2003

On the recommendation of the guys here, I switched over to Shell Optimax and not only gained increased performance and more miles per gallon, I'm also getting more stares from nubile young women, my bank manager calls me by my first name and I've also won the Lotto... twice! :D