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Skip · 24-03-05, 11:56 AM

Just been having a conversation with a friend about whether there is any point using Optimax in the SV. Obviously I cant try this out yet but I wondered if you guys use it and if the bike "feels" any different?

Had to use it all the time in my Mitsi Evo as it was a Jap import and therefore designed to run on 100RON fuel.

Does an SV have a knock sensor and able to take the higher rating into account? Or is it pointless and I should just stick to any petrol I can get?! lol

Skip

24-03-05, 11:59 AM

The only real advantage is slightly better fuel consumption and it makes a big difference as regards carb icing - so if you have an SV that suffers badly from this (as I do) then it's worth it during the winter.

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Skip · 24-03-05, 12:05 PM

I will probably still use it if I am near one, the refining process has to be better than it is for supermarket special brew.

Plus I am so used to going to Shell garages that other types are confusing to me...!

24-03-05, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

the refining process has to be better than it is for supermarket special brew.

a common misconception

Optimax and other 'premium' brands are supposed to have additives to keep your engine cleaner, etc. as well as a higher octane rating. In practice you'd have to be pushing it right to the edge to notice any difference

It's all a trick of the marketing department

Skip · 24-03-05, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

a common misconception

Optimax and other 'premium' brands are supposed to have additives to keep your engine cleaner, etc. as well as a higher octane rating. In practice you'd have to be pushing it right to the edge to notice any difference

It's all a trick of the marketing department

I used to use it when it first came out in my Audi 80 Sport, and yes it could easily have been the placebo effect, but I am sure it ran smoother!

I am sure you are right tho, all marketing fluff...!

24-03-05, 12:34 PM

it all comes out of the same pumps at the collection station, never bother with any fancy fuel, (might have to start now with the ccm

)

hat eating begins

24-03-05, 02:34 PM

you could try diesel like a mate of mine in his Bandit !!!!

24-03-05, 02:35 PM

Hey....... just kidding !!! (Well you never know.... there's some strange people out there who read something on the web and go out and try it !!)

24-03-05, 02:46 PM

A lot of the petrol stations dispatch from the dame depot anyway.

When i was at school we did a trip to an Esso place down near heathrow, BP and shell were filling up there as well. They just add additives to the base petrol

Dan

24-03-05, 03:13 PM

I can't talk about how Optimax affects bikes but I can for cars and IMHO it can make a huge difference. I ran my car for six months on ordinary 95 stuff, finally gave in to people who had been bugging me to try Optimax and it made a huge difference. The engine was smoother, more responsive, improved performance and there was a small improvement in fuel consumption.

24-03-05, 11:56 AM	#1
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Shell Optimax Just been having a conversation with a friend about whether there is any point using Optimax in the SV. Obviously I cant try this out yet but I wondered if you guys use it and if the bike "feels" any different? Had to use it all the time in my Mitsi Evo as it was a Jap import and therefore designed to run on 100RON fuel. Does an SV have a knock sensor and able to take the higher rating into account? Or is it pointless and I should just stick to any petrol I can get?! lol Skip __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

24-03-05, 12:05 PM	#3
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	I will probably still use it if I am near one, the refining process has to be better than it is for supermarket special brew. Plus I am so used to going to Shell garages that other types are confusing to me...! __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

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24-03-05, 11:59 AM	#2
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	The only real advantage is slightly better fuel consumption and it makes a big difference as regards carb icing - so if you have an SV that suffers badly from this (as I do) then it's worth it during the winter. .

24-03-05, 12:34 PM	#6
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	it all comes out of the same pumps at the collection station, never bother with any fancy fuel, (might have to start now with the ccm ) hat eating begins

24-03-05, 02:34 PM	#7
ash Guest Posts: n/a	you could try diesel like a mate of mine in his Bandit !!!!

24-03-05, 02:35 PM	#8
ash Guest Posts: n/a	Hey....... just kidding !!! (Well you never know.... there's some strange people out there who read something on the web and go out and try it !!)

24-03-05, 02:46 PM	#9
Sudoxe Guest Posts: n/a	A lot of the petrol stations dispatch from the dame depot anyway. When i was at school we did a trip to an Esso place down near heathrow, BP and shell were filling up there as well. They just add additives to the base petrol Dan

24-03-05, 03:13 PM	#10
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	I can't talk about how Optimax affects bikes but I can for cars and IMHO it can make a huge difference. I ran my car for six months on ordinary 95 stuff, finally gave in to people who had been bugging me to try Optimax and it made a huge difference. The engine was smoother, more responsive, improved performance and there was a small improvement in fuel consumption.