Is premium diesel worth the extra cost?

Is it worth using a premium diesel fuel in a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 TDI car from the point of view of performance, engine longevity, smoother running etc?

Asked on 23 February 2011 by hercules

Answered by Honest John

Yes. I use premium petrol or premium diesel in everything I run for an extended period rather than just buy and sell.

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