zxrob Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Just put a deposit down on a 350z, sorry to ask, I know this question has probably been asked a trillion times, however I know its 98 ron (super unleaed) to use, but my two local garages are BP, is their bp ultimatethe the same rating What you guys/girls usings Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 BP Ultimate will be fine. Anything marked as Super Unleaded will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 It will do Rob, but if you possibly can stick to Tesco Momentum or Shell V Power Nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I stick to shell V power religiously, tho I have no idea if it is as important as people make out. I just don't want to find out so follow what everyone else does haha..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the Land of Zed... ...run Momentum 99 from Tesco. Edited September 15, 2013 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) Same here....super unleaded (tesco stuff cause its local) out of habit with previous cars. However as the Zs engine is in quite a lowly state of tune (75/85 odd bhp per litre), not sure if its as critical as higher hp/ltr engines. Edited September 15, 2013 by aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 It's not about the power, it's about ignition timing of the fuel. Different octane ratings mean it'll ignite at different temperatures. Driving hard on the wrong fuel can secretly screw things up at the cost of a new engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Okay, maybe I wasn't clear enough on my original post, and this is now descending into the realm of "I only use this!" and "Nothing else will do for my Zed!". So, for absolute clarity: Any fuel that conforms to BS 7800 is suitable for running in the 350Z. In an emergency you may use fuel that conforms to BS EN228, but you must limit yourself to low revs (3k rpm and below) else you can damage your engine. This only applies to the DE engined cars, as the HR cars can adapt for the lower RON fuel. Any fuel that meets BS 7800 can be used in the 350Z. That includes all BP, Shell, Tesco, Texaco, Gulf and whoever else I've missed super unleaded variants. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 BP Ultimate will be fine. Anything marked as Super Unleaded will do. Now i'm confused, bp ultimate is 97 ron and so is the local tesco supreme, are they ok to use Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Any super unleaded will be fine, the RON/MON ratings are all fairly much of a muchness, and frankly the car's ECU is clever enough to adapt to the microscopic differences in the combustibility of the fuels. Try and keep away from standard unleaded though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Now i'm confused, bp ultimate is 97 ron and so is the local tesco supreme, are they ok to use Cheers Rob Read my post directly above yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Read my post directly above yours. Yeh I read it, just getting a bit confused as other members say it's ok to use 97 ron fuel Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 97 RON is super unleaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Yeh I read it, just getting a bit confused as other members say it's ok to use 97 ron fuel Cheers Rob Which is exactly what I said in my first post, and then I clarified it by quoting the BS number so if you're ever not sure, you need only look at the pump itself as all pumps have the BN numbers on them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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