Which fuel brand has the best quality fuel?

parn SG

Esso, Shell, BP and some other brands

Which one has the best quality fuel for cars?

2cansam SG

you can use the one used by formula one cars

parn SG

you can use the one used by formula one cars

But they don't sell them in Singapore Shell right? I think you can buy them in JB, Malaysia.

kopiosatu SG

is this a generic question or more specific to your vehicle?

for my tiny bike, i use esso 92, because it can take RON 91.

98 is just not economical for me

2cansam SG

you're right, though you're looking for economic fuel or performance ? because you will save a lot more and since you can't race in Singapore , o well if you're staying in malaysia, that's another story

parn SG

But doesn't using a better grade fuel means better economy for your car and healthier for your engine?

kopiosatu SG

let me copy and paste

The octane rating of gasoline is a measure of how much you can compress the gasoline before it ignites, not how “good” it is.

Cars that require higher octane gas actually need that higher priced gas because the engines compress the fuel more before it ignites it. If you put regular gas in a car that requires premium, the gas will prematurely ignite when it’s being compressed and the engine will give you a knocking sound. This is bad for your car.

kopiosatu SG

and...

Myth: If regular-grade fuel is good, premium must be better.

Reality: Most vehicles run just fine on regular-grade (87 octane) fuel. Using premium in these cars won’t hurt, but it won’t improve performance, either. A higher-octane number simply means that the fuel is less prone to pre-ignition problems, so it’s often specified for hotter running, high-compression engines. So if your car is designed for 87-octane fuel, don’t waste money on premium.

parn SG

let me copy and paste

The octane rating of gasoline is a measure of how much you can compress the gasoline before it ignites, not how “good” it is.

How about using better grade fuel for cars that doesn't require it? Does it helps the engine in any way?

Enlighten me, I'm a car-tard.

sinicker SG

my group actually did a project on this.

we had 3 vehicles. 1.6L car, 1.3L car & a 200cc motorcycle.

we used RON95 petrol from caltex, shell & esso.

we only tested for the fuel efficiency.

our results quite consistent ah.... Caltex gave consistent good results.

kopiosatu SG

How about using better grade fuel for cars that doesn't require it? Does it helps the engine in any way?

Enlighten me, I'm a car-tard.

the day you use the car in SG, the engine is f*cked

because of the jams, traffic lights and all that other stuff that makes you stop and go, stop and go.

u should think more about keeping regular engine maintenance and not using low octane fuel (like using RON 92 when your car needs at least RON 95)

parn SG

the day you use the car in SG, the engine is f*cked

because of the jams, traffic lights and all that other stuff that makes you stop and go, stop and go.

u should think more about keeping regular engine maintenance and not using low octane fuel (like using RON 92 when your car needs at least RON 95)

I always use RON98 and above whenever possible cos they aren't that expensive in between different grades of fuel.

kopiosatu SG

I always use RON98 and above whenever possible cos they aren't that expensive in between different grades of fuel.

then you will have to calculate how economical it is between 98 and Vpower

(e.g. how much mileage you can get with a full tank of vpower compared to 98 or 95)

u don't need Vpower or 98 if you car can take 92.

its usually about dollars and cents.

most importantly, just make sure your car goes for its scheduled maintenance on time.

alleggerita SG

I used to think British Petroleum (BP) had the best fuel ever. That’s until they are wiped off the face of Singapore after our good old SPC bought over all their stations. Their fuel can actually help reduce the vibrations in my uncle’s old Daihatsu Charade! My uncle used to support Esso. But for once when he’s running low on fuel he couldn’t find Esso, so he settled for BP which is nearby. And it’s good! Even he himself thinks so.

kopiosatu SG

i don't care about brands honestly

last time with my bigger bike (1300cc), i pumped esso, shell, caltex... mostly esso because the station is nearby

ayiah once you go up to northern m'sia / southern thailand, there is only 2 types of fuel... leaded and unleaded

nothing wrong with my bike. no need to be so anal about this kind of thing, like i said its more about dollars and cents

alleggerita SG

i don't care about brands honestly

last time with my bigger bike (1300cc), i pumped esso, shell, caltex... mostly esso because the station is nearby

ayiah once you go up to northern m'sia / southern thailand, there is only 2 types of fuel... leaded and unleaded

nothing wrong with my bike. no need to be so anal about this kind of thing, like i said its more about dollars and cents

At the end of the day it's down to the company's loyalty programme and their marketing and promotions.

Dreamwerkz SG

You will have to see the specification of your engine.

Normally turbo charged engines & high rev NA engines require RON98.

Normal engines can take RON95 & 92. However for older engines it is preferable to stick to 95 because of the wear & tear. Because the chances of knocking is higher due to worn ignition circuit together with the worn piston rings resulting in compression lost.

Actually V-power is 98.Best Chem Pte Ltd sells racing fuel for motorsport events. Those racing fuel comes in RON 120 - 140. Few hundred bucks for a 20 litre tin. However the engine have to be tuned to run such type of fuel. The ECU have to be remapped. It normally applies to the Evos & the Rexes preparing for track events at Sepang.

Back to the topic, I prefer Caltex because of the anti carbon agent in the mixture. Better for your engine in the long run. Comparing with Shell V-power, it is actually still 98 but the only difference is in the anti sludging agent in the mixture. It actually cleans up the fuel system. That's why you can feel the different throttle response.

mh2 SG

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I prefer Caltex because of the anti carbon agent in the mixture. Better for your engine in the long run

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SPC & caltex share the same refinary, the anti carbon agent is the 'cleaning agent" caltex advertise in the paper?

sinicker SG

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SPC & caltex share the same refinary, the anti carbon agent is the 'cleaning agent" caltex advertise in the paper?

yeah the pump attendant wipe wipe the pistons in the tv commercial.

nOrmalbOi SG

i don't care about brands honestly

last time with my bigger bike (1300cc), i pumped esso, shell, caltex... mostly esso because the station is nearby

ayiah once you go up to northern m'sia / southern thailand, there is only 2 types of fuel... leaded and unleaded

nothing wrong with my bike. no need to be so anal about this kind of thing, like i said its more about dollars and cents

wah.. hayabusa sold le?