Petrol & Petrol Additives

askulkarni · 30th March 2005, 13:22

I hope questions on Petrol also can be classified as under the hood questions !

For a Euro III car for I was wondering what fuel should be used, hence a few questions on the same:

What Petro brands (IBP,IOL, etc) are good.
What Petro brands need to be avoided.
What class of petrol needs to be used?
What are the additives that are recommended that will improve the engine life and fuel efficiency. Also where can I get them and what is the frequency and when?
Any Pune specific Petrol outlets that are good.

I was reading through some of the other posts which mentioned Octane levels etc. Not sure what that is as at the gas station they only know Premium, Power and unleaded.

Also the dealer is of the opinion that normal unleaded petrol at any outlet is good enough.

Thanks in advance

RX135 · 30th March 2005, 13:30

First thing is refer to your car manual. It clearly specifies which Octane rated fuel needs to be used for your car. Anything above that Octane rating is fine. Typically, almost all the cars in India require 87 Octane (unless you make performance mods requiring higher octane).

Each Oil company has its own names for different Octane rated Petrol.

BP : Regular 87 unleaded, Speed 93 and Speed 97.
Reliance : 93 (?) and 98 Octane.
HP : Power 91 Octane.

Dont remember for Indian Oil.

For Euro III, the sulpur content is reduced. So, check again in your car manual for the same.

In Pune, you should stick to following Petrol pumps :
1. HP company operated pump near Agriculture college signal.
2. Kulkarni Petrol pump on Laxmi road.
3. BP company operated pump near RTO.
4. BP pump on Shastri Road.

*** Avoid filling up on SB Road HP pump, Chandani Chawk petrol pump and the one on Karve road adjuscent to Kasat ***

Scuderia · 30th March 2005, 14:06

Quote:

Dont remember for Indian Oil.

Extra Premium 91 octane

askulkarni · 30th March 2005, 14:37

Thanks for the info.

Anything about Petrol Additives?

amitverma · 2nd April 2005, 00:07

this is a nice topic.
i personelly use Indian Oil's Xtra Premium 91 Octane...
btw does any west delhi guy know the best petrol stations around?

xstream_nos · 4th April 2005, 12:21

has anybody tried the SHELL pump at bangalore...??? Heard a lot abt their quality and service..!!

amitoj · 4th April 2005, 12:28

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Originally Posted by xstream_nos

has anybody tried the SHELL pump at bangalore...??? Heard a lot abt their quality and service..!!

where is it located??

xstream_nos · 4th April 2005, 12:40

well the SHELL pump's located just before the ISKON temple , at the circle... only draw bck is tht it closes at 10 pm as they have sum problem wit the lisence...

amitoj · 4th April 2005, 12:46

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Originally Posted by xstream_nos

well the SHELL pump's located just before the ISKON temple , at the circle... only draw bck is tht it closes at 10 pm as they have sum problem wit the lisence...

dang i will need to tank up jus to get there! but will try it out if i am in the vicinity.
by the way, wot all have u heard about its quality, service et al?

Amitoj

xstream_nos · 4th April 2005, 13:00

they claim tht their fuel is pure unlike other who mix all soughts f things to make money... they have strict quality standards... n i heard tht they offer 2 grades f petrol, the normal one and a premium one.. not sure f the octane value though...

vivaid · 4th April 2005, 13:16

Have been a BP loyalist all along. earlier for my bike and now for my car... Used to religiously add System G... a sachet per 10 litres used to be norm.. but since the arrival of Speed.. have stopped doing that.....

In terms of good petro bunks.... the one on the Marine Drive junction just beside NJ JBTB is the best.... have never had any problems at all with them... Amar automobiles at Matunga too is quite good.. rather these are the ones that I frequent regularly....

Would speed suffice for the Euro 3 cars or does one need to upgrade to the Speed 93??

xstream_nos · 4th April 2005, 14:52

yea u rite Vivaid... BP has been givin us the best fuels... specially wit the launch f SPEED...
have been usin Speed all along... results wer gud...

iceman91 · 4th April 2005, 15:18

yeah bp is good among teh rest...but i heard that reliance is very good too. any feedback guys???

RX135 · 4th April 2005, 15:23

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Originally Posted by iceman91

yeah bp is good among teh rest...but i heard that reliance is very good too. any feedback guys???

Nice signature

One of my friends shuttles between Pune and Mumbai very often. He uses Reliance 98 Octane fuel. He claims, it does wonders to his esteem. He has strongly recommended me to use it, but I have other reasons for not doing so.

iceman91 · 4th April 2005, 15:25

if you dont mind me asking what are the other reasons???
thanks..taken the signature off my friend in malaysia who drives a nissan..thats his nickname/his car's

30th March 2005, 13:22	#1
askulkarni Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Petrol & Petrol Additives I hope questions on Petrol also can be classified as under the hood questions ! For a Euro III car for I was wondering what fuel should be used, hence a few questions on the same: What Petro brands (IBP,IOL, etc) are good. What Petro brands need to be avoided. What class of petrol needs to be used? What are the additives that are recommended that will improve the engine life and fuel efficiency. Also where can I get them and what is the frequency and when? Any Pune specific Petrol outlets that are good. I was reading through some of the other posts which mentioned Octane levels etc. Not sure what that is as at the gas station they only know Premium, Power and unleaded. Also the dealer is of the opinion that normal unleaded petrol at any outlet is good enough. Thanks in advance
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30th March 2005, 13:30	#2
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	First thing is refer to your car manual. It clearly specifies which Octane rated fuel needs to be used for your car. Anything above that Octane rating is fine. Typically, almost all the cars in India require 87 Octane (unless you make performance mods requiring higher octane). Each Oil company has its own names for different Octane rated Petrol. BP : Regular 87 unleaded, Speed 93 and Speed 97. Reliance : 93 (?) and 98 Octane. HP : Power 91 Octane. Dont remember for Indian Oil. For Euro III, the sulpur content is reduced. So, check again in your car manual for the same. In Pune, you should stick to following Petrol pumps : 1. HP company operated pump near Agriculture college signal. 2. Kulkarni Petrol pump on Laxmi road. 3. BP company operated pump near RTO. 4. BP pump on Shastri Road. * Avoid filling up on SB Road HP pump, Chandani Chawk petrol pump and the one on Karve road adjuscent to Kasat *
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30th March 2005, 14:37	#4
askulkarni Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks for the info. Anything about Petrol Additives?
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2nd April 2005, 00:07	#5
amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 426 Thanked: 140 Times	this is a nice topic. i personelly use Indian Oil's Xtra Premium 91 Octane... btw does any west delhi guy know the best petrol stations around?
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4th April 2005, 12:21	#6
xstream_nos BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 78 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	has anybody tried the SHELL pump at bangalore...??? Heard a lot abt their quality and service..!!
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4th April 2005, 12:40	#8
xstream_nos BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 78 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	well the SHELL pump's located just before the ISKON temple , at the circle... only draw bck is tht it closes at 10 pm as they have sum problem wit the lisence...
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4th April 2005, 13:00	#10
xstream_nos BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 78 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	they claim tht their fuel is pure unlike other who mix all soughts f things to make money... they have strict quality standards... n i heard tht they offer 2 grades f petrol, the normal one and a premium one.. not sure f the octane value though...
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4th April 2005, 13:16	#11
vivaid BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 71 Thanked: 3 Times	Have been a BP loyalist all along. earlier for my bike and now for my car... Used to religiously add System G... a sachet per 10 litres used to be norm.. but since the arrival of Speed.. have stopped doing that..... In terms of good petro bunks.... the one on the Marine Drive junction just beside NJ JBTB is the best.... have never had any problems at all with them... Amar automobiles at Matunga too is quite good.. rather these are the ones that I frequent regularly.... Would speed suffice for the Euro 3 cars or does one need to upgrade to the Speed 93??
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4th April 2005, 14:52	#12
xstream_nos BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 78 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	yea u rite Vivaid... BP has been givin us the best fuels... specially wit the launch f SPEED... have been usin Speed all along... results wer gud...
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4th April 2005, 15:18	#13
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	yeah bp is good among teh rest...but i heard that reliance is very good too. any feedback guys???
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4th April 2005, 15:25	#15
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	if you dont mind me asking what are the other reasons??? thanks..taken the signature off my friend in malaysia who drives a nissan..thats his nickname/his car's Last edited by iceman91 : 4th April 2005 at 15:26.
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