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[SMD]

Is it me or does the Omega run much better on V-Power nitro+ than standard fuel. I didn't think I'd notice, only used it to try and clear the pre cat codes (which it did).

Its much smoother and responsive. More eager to go when you press the loud pedal.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

+1   

[TheBoy]

Any car with a knock sensor will see a small improvement with higher octane fuel

[flyer 0712]

Yep mine runs a great deal better,but do not notice any improvement in m. p g.     however i put some fuel in the other day using ordinary unleaded.During the day a fault developed by where it ticked over like a pig.....whether it was water in fuel or just a coinsidence i do not know but i would rather pay the extra for the ..v...fuel now as i am so pleased with the way my car runs 

[kevinp58]

I tried it today and it seems to make my miggy smoother and more responsive. 

[Broomies Mate]

Seems I'm going against the grain here, but it makes no difference at all on an engine such as the GM V6.  If it *did* make a difference, it would take a fair few miles for the ECU to recognise a change to start with.... and that would be if it wasn't 'watered down' with the *sub standard* fuel which is already in the tank.

Give it a rest!

Placebo affect anyone? 

[TheBoy]

Seems I'm going against the grain here, but it makes no difference at all on an engine such as the GM V6.  If it *did* make a difference, it would take a fair few miles for the ECU to recognise a change to start with.... and that would be if it wasn't 'watered down' with the *sub standard* fuel which is already in the tank.

Give it a rest!

Placebo affect anyone? 

And ECU using knock sensors will pick up the higher octane pretty quickly, and start advancing it quite quickly.

How noticible it will be probably depends on driving style. IMHO, certainly not enough to warrant the cost

[dbug]

Seems I'm going against the grain here, but it makes no difference at all on an engine such as the GM V6.  If it *did* make a difference, it would take a fair few miles for the ECU to recognise a change to start with.... and that would be if it wasn't 'watered down' with the *sub standard* fuel which is already in the tank.

Give it a rest!

Placebo affect anyone? 

And ECU using knock sensors will pick up the higher octane pretty quickly, and start advancing it quite quickly.

How noticible it will be probably depends on driving style. IMHO, certainly not enough to warrant the cost

Agreed - noticed the difference on swmbo's 2.6 V6 almost straight away (on a nearly full tank of V) - placebo - bollux

Now back on cooking, but still running smoother - cleaner injectors?

[Andy H]

Seems I'm going against the grain here, but it makes no difference at all on an engine such as the GM V6.  If it *did* make a difference, it would take a fair few miles for the ECU to recognise a change to start with.... and that would be if it wasn't 'watered down' with the *sub standard* fuel which is already in the tank.

Give it a rest!

Placebo affect anyone? 

Never made any difference when I tried it. 

[Rog]

I am a complete convert. Been using V Power and before that Optimax for ages.

I recon that on a complete empty to full tank that total difference is around £4 give or take. However I will not buy it on motoways, it's just way too expensive there.

The above has nothing to do with getting Air Miles, well I don't think so  . . .

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Placebo?.....

[kevinp58]

I was a complete doubter  on this one but thought I would give it a go and was very suprised when it seemed to feel smoother and more responsive. 

[BazaJT]

Only time I've tried such fuel was some years ago on a Senator B the only difference I noticed was it seemed thirstier!!So never used it since as don't see point of paying the extra for it.

[bigegg]

The first year I had my MV6, I ran it on normal supermarket fuel.
2nd year, I used v-power (or equivalent).
Aboout 20,000 miles each year.
According to my records, I used £4 more over the year on high octane - so mpg must have improved.
and I *do* think the car ran a lot better on the expensive stuff.

[Vamps]

I have started using Texaco Supreme Diesel and find that initial results are positive, nothing scientific, I don't want to know the fuel consumption in town, but doing much better on a run at around 70 mph which is around 2,500 rpm in the Jeep, and smoother and quicker off the mark...........