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Mon 12 Jan 2004 13:57
Optimax - Mapmaker
Has any body done independent tests that agree that Optimax goes further per gallon?

(That does not say 'has anybody done tests'!)
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Mon 12 Jan 2004 20:06
Optimax - Aprilia
I think we've been around this one quite recently.

I think the answer is 'no'. If fact if you go to their website there is not much technical stuff on Optimax at all (there is various 'marketing spiel' about it 'flowing more smoothly' and 'burning more quickly'). I did e-mail the Shell technical dept. for more detailed technical info but they have yet to respond......
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Mon 12 Jan 2004 20:35
Optimax - Dalglish
I think we've been around this one quite recently.

and many other times!!


I think the answer is 'no'.

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google search for:
millers oil optimax test
will bring up pdf file. don't know if thats what you want.

If fact if you
go to their website there is not much technical stuff on
Optimax at all (there is various 'marketing spiel' about it 'flowing
more smoothly' and 'burning more quickly'). I did e-mail the
Shell technical dept. for more detailed technical info but they have
yet to respond......

as are many others. their expert who really seems to be just a public relations guru.
he/she only answers bland questions from non-tech people.
any challenging stuff goes unaswered for months if ever.

imo use optimax if your car requires superunleaded but not because of the marketing hype.
mine does.
i fill up superunleaded at sainsbury's or or shell or texaco as they are cheaper.
bpultimate is most expensive in my neck of woods.
tesco et al don't sem do super.
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