BP Ultimate or Shell V-power or just Regular diesel?

Hi,

I was wondering if any of you have experience with either BP/Aral Ultimate
diesel or
Shell V-Power?
Without getting into the emission aspect of things I'm just curious if
changing to the
mentioned fuel will make my car run better, smoother etc.

Since test are not conclusive I value the opinion of other Alfa drivers
more.
Any input is welcome.

I just changed to V-power and feel that idling improved and better throttle
responce
Experiences??


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VMax
164 2.0 TS(till 2000), 146 1.9 JTD (2000-2003),
147 JTD, Eibach lowered, K&N, Ragazon exhaust and Chip-tuned (149 BHP-365Nm)
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My little brother using BP Ultimate in his Ford Transit last week.
Only difference was the hole it left in his pocket

I tried a tank full Optimax in my 156 2L TS - engine performed worse (lack
of power, compared to normal fuel), and no improvement in mpg.
I think these higher octane fuels are only beneficial to turbo/supercharged
engines, or those specifically designed for it (higher cylinder pressures).


"Neil G" > wrote in message
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> My little brother using BP Ultimate in his Ford Transit last week.
> Only difference was the hole it left in his pocket

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 12:16:07 -0000, "Tom" <s> wrote:

>I tried a tank full Optimax in my 156 2L TS - engine performed worse (lack
>of power, compared to normal fuel), and no improvement in mpg.
>I think these higher octane fuels are only beneficial to turbo/supercharged
>engines, or those specifically designed for it (higher cylinder pressures).
>

Like a Merlin?


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