MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: Sati2010uk on June 24, 2014, 06:55:02 pm

which is better and why ?

whats better for my GTI as im looking to keep this car for as long as i can.
Title: Re: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on June 24, 2014, 06:59:20 pm
Plenty of topics on this fella  :happy2:

In summary: optimax hasn't been around for years, it was renamed to V-Power and is now V-Power Nitro+.

V-Power Nitro+ and Tesco Super unleaded are 99RON whereas other super unleadeds are only 97RON.

Benefits are more power and better fuel economy, and a cleaner engine (if you use Shell).

Title: Re: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: Sati2010uk on June 24, 2014, 07:03:13 pm

cheers for that mate, i been using super unleaded for while now.  will try shell optimax

if i have super unleaded in there and then put v power , will the car cease or not ?
Title: Re: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: homesqueeze on June 24, 2014, 07:12:54 pm

cheers for that mate, i been using super unleaded for while now.  will try shell optimax

if i have super unleaded in there and then put v power , will the car cease or not ?

As Gray said search for other threads on this as there are loads and there is no such thing as optimax anymore. If money is no object and you want the best, then use shell V-Power. Tesco momentum is a cheaper alternative and is the only other 99 RON fuel.
Doesn't matter if you mix fuels, the car wont cease!
Title: Re: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: richtung on June 24, 2014, 09:16:05 pm
hey mate,

Either Shell Nitro+ or Tesco momentum 99 is the fuel of choice.

Im going to give you a crib sheet of info - will help you with your ownership of your GTI:

Best Tyres: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 OR Michelin Pilot sport 3 (depends who you ask)
DV Valve: Latest revision is "G"
Oil: Long Life oil Only - Castrol Edge 5w30
PCV - check this for leaks
Servicing - Time and distance only
Cam Follower - change it every 40k
Cam Belt - Changed every 4 years or 40k mile (which ever comes first) - get the water pump changed at the same time
DSG (where applicable) - this needs to be serviced every 4 years

Hope this helps!

Ric
Title: Re: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: Olphy on June 27, 2014, 05:58:57 pm
I ran mine on both Tesco Momentum and Shell V-Power. Tesco is the most cost effective 99 RON fuel on the market but I have read in a couple of publications that Shell V-Power offers the best results.
Title: Re: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: dansmith180 on June 27, 2014, 06:07:28 pm
Personally I only use shell V-power
Title: Re: Petrol - Super unleaded or Shell Optimax ?
Post by: OSB on June 27, 2014, 07:32:49 pm
hey mate,

Either Shell Nitro+ or Tesco momentum 99 is the fuel of choice.

Im going to give you a crib sheet of info - will help you with your ownership of your GTI:

Best Tyres: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 OR Michelin Pilot sport 3 (depends who you ask)
DV Valve: Latest revision is "G"
Oil: Long Life oil Only - Castrol Edge 5w30
PCV - check this for leaks
Servicing - Time and distance only
Cam Follower - change it every 40k
Cam Belt - Changed every 4 years or 40k mile (which ever comes first) - get the water pump changed at the same time
DSG (where applicable) - this needs to be serviced every 4 years

Hope this helps!

Ric

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