Skoda Laura 1.8TSI test drive

v.anand · 2nd November 2010, 13:46

Reviving this old thread. I need an important clarification from members who experience 1.8 and 2.0 TSI motors with respect to ideal fuel for this engine. Does the speed 97 fuel really make a noticeable difference as compared to 91 octane regular fuels? Is it worth the price differential, in Bangalore the difference is Rs.10 per litre and availability is limited to very few bunks. The grade mentioned on the fuel flap is 91/95 RON and like everyone knows, 95 is not available in India. Also since 97 from BP is speed, does it include all those unwanted additives and whether that is safe for 1.8 TSI? Would it improve the F.E too?
Phew, lots of questions and doubts, will be very thankful if anyone can clear them for me.

Berj79 · 2nd November 2010, 15:13

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Originally Posted by v.anand

Reviving this old thread. I need an important clarification from members who experience 1.8 and 2.0 TSI motors with respect to ideal fuel for this engine. Does the speed 97 fuel really make a noticeable difference as compared to 91 octane regular fuels? Is it worth the price differential, in Bangalore the difference is Rs.10 per litre and availability is limited to very few bunks. The grade mentioned on the fuel flap is 91/95 RON and like everyone knows, 95 is not available in India. Also since 97 from BP is speed, does it include all those unwanted additives and whether that is safe for 1.8 TSI? Would it improve the F.E too?
Phew, lots of questions and doubts, will be very thankful if anyone can clear them for me.

speed 97 is perfect for the 1.8 tsi, use that whenever possible, there was a thread about this & gto even asked a skoda engineer & he also said the tsi runs better with speed97..
cheers..

anandpadhye · 3rd November 2010, 19:45

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Originally Posted by v.anand

Reviving this old thread. I need an important clarification from members who experience 1.8 and 2.0 TSI motors with respect to ideal fuel for this engine. Does the speed 97 fuel really make a noticeable difference as compared to 91 octane regular fuels? Is it worth the price differential, in Bangalore the difference is Rs.10 per litre and availability is limited to very few bunks. The grade mentioned on the fuel flap is 91/95 RON and like everyone knows, 95 is not available in India. Also since 97 from BP is speed, does it include all those unwanted additives and whether that is safe for 1.8 TSI? Would it improve the F.E too?
Phew, lots of questions and doubts, will be very thankful if anyone can clear them for me.

Just use regular petrol from reliable outlets.
Don't waste your money on speed*.*

My Tsi is running happily on regular unleaded petrol and when it's safe and I am in mood, nobody overtakes me (so regular petrol is good enough)

zulfi hansi · 20th November 2010, 22:42

HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN, LAURA 1.8 TSI IS AT A DISCOUNT OF 1 LAKH. GUYS THIS IS THE TIME TO BUY.

Or maybe a little later by Dec (year end) more discount?

Chris Bangle · 29th December 2010, 21:31

heard there is going to be a new laura RS in 2011. has anyone heard anything on this?

2nd November 2010, 13:46	#61
v.anand BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 44 Times	Reviving this old thread. I need an important clarification from members who experience 1.8 and 2.0 TSI motors with respect to ideal fuel for this engine. Does the speed 97 fuel really make a noticeable difference as compared to 91 octane regular fuels? Is it worth the price differential, in Bangalore the difference is Rs.10 per litre and availability is limited to very few bunks. The grade mentioned on the fuel flap is 91/95 RON and like everyone knows, 95 is not available in India. Also since 97 from BP is speed, does it include all those unwanted additives and whether that is safe for 1.8 TSI? Would it improve the F.E too? Phew, lots of questions and doubts, will be very thankful if anyone can clear them for me. Last edited by mobike008 : 2nd November 2010 at 13:53. Reason: Anand, just a friendly tip. Note that you write the paragraph in one shot. Giving para breaks be for easier reading. Tks!
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20th November 2010, 22:42	#64
zulfi hansi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 996 Thanked: 383 Times	HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN, LAURA 1.8 TSI IS AT A DISCOUNT OF 1 LAKH. GUYS THIS IS THE TIME TO BUY. Or maybe a little later by Dec (year end) more discount?
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29th December 2010, 21:31	#65
Chris Bangle Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: gurgaon Posts: 16 Thanked: Once	Re: Skoda Laura 1.8TSI test drive heard there is going to be a new laura RS in 2011. has anyone heard anything on this?
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