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Between Branded and supermarket fuel 10 Jul 2008 (Forum)
I think everybody knows that supermarkets like Morrison's, Tesco etc fuel is cheaper than branded name like Shell and BP. Somehow I have the feeling based on unverified experience that supermarket fuel is less efficient in terms of mile per gallon it covers. -
Why do some supermarket fuels give lower mpg? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed a considerable difference in mpg when using some supermarket fuels compared to Shell V-power. Is this due to supermarkets buying low grade... -
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Supermarket Fuel Suppliers 22 May 2011 (Forum)
Who exactly supplies the supermarkets with their fuel? I am particularly interested in suppliers for: Tesco Sainsburys Asda Morrisons Do thay have contracts or do they spot buy from the cheapest supplier at the time? -
Does supermarket fuel have 'lower capability' additives? 14 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been advised that petrol additives are actually added during fuel station delivery. Non-branded stations, such as supermarkets, receive fewer or... -
Supermarket Petrol - Good as branded? 26 Sep 2005 (Forum)
Hi, Is the petrol sold at supermarkets the same quality as branded fuels? Several years ago rumours circulated that supermarket fuel was inferior to that sold by the oil giants, BP, Esso, Shell, etc.. Any one have any thoughts on this? -
Bad Supermarket Fuel? 3 Jun 2012 (Forum)
Heard and read that there is bad/dirty fuel being sold at supermarket garages and causing all sorts of problems, i filled up this week and the engine warning light came on after and stayed on for 2 days. read tanks having to be empied and new fuel filters fitted and on some cars whole fuel systems being bled and flushed any one else had a problem? -
14p difference between supermarket fuel prices revealed 6 Feb 2024 (News)
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hyundai i40 - supermarket fuel VS branded long term test review 17 Mar 2016 (Forum)
this could probably be the most extensive test on the difference of supermarket fuel Vs branded. I wanted to see if I was paying over the auds using bp ultimate or if I could get the same results for 10p cheaper. I filled up with supermarket fuel, let it go to half a tank, filled up again and re-set my ecu. -
Supermarket fuel v branded fuel - which is best? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a question for you about what is the best, most suitable fuel (petrol) to put in my recently bought 2019 Kadjar S Edition 1.3 TCe 140 EDC with 21K... -
I know you are not in favour of supermarket fuel, but... 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I know you are not in favour of supermarket fuel, so I decided to check it out against my normal fuel which is Shell regular diesel. I drive a Nissan... -
Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is supermarket fuel safe to use? 23 Aug 2024 (News)
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Supermarket Fuel 20 May 2023 (Forum)
Bit late but the truth is there The fact that the stuff is sold in litres and not gallons is the biggest con Supermarkets and fuel retailers pushing diesel and petrol prices higher than needed, competition watchdog finds (msn.com) -
Is supermarket fuel inferior to petrol station fuel? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
It was recently suggested to me that fuel obtained from supermarkets is inferior to that obtained from filling stations and service areas and is “diluted”... -
Buying branded diesel worthwhile? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently experienced a blocked fuel filter on my 1 year old Isuzu Rodeo with only 10,000 miles on the clock. The garage / mechanic from the... -
Is supermarket fuel poor quality? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is supermarket fuel quality being compromised due to the large mark up they are being allowed to charge? My 25k mile Audi Q7 engine light came on recently... -
Supermarket petrol - any difference? 23 Dec 2005 (Forum)
After reading the papers and seeing interviews on the TV about the fire at the Buncefield fuel depot, it was said that tankers from Tesco, BP and Total were all lined up for filling along side each other to fill up from the same fuel line. This suggests to me that the petrol quality from supermarkets is the same as those from major suppliers, as they seem to get the fuel from exactly the same source. -
What octane petrol should I use in my JCW MINI? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
What octane petrol should I use in my John Cooper Works MINI? The handbook recommends Super Plus, with 98 RON. One of the leading supermarkets sell a 97... -
Update on Supermarket fuel 22 May 2006 (Forum)
My son in law is back driving Texaco fuel tankers on nights after two years on car transporters. I asked him recently if Supermarkets had additives put in their fuel. His first response was no, they didn?t the last time he was working on tankers . -
Supermarket vs big name fuel. 27 Aug 2006 (Forum)
I can't find a search option on this forum, which is a bit sad. Anyway, there's a good discussion going on at the moneysavingexpert forums about supermarket vs big name fuel. My personal belief is that big name fuel gives me slightly more mpg. Years ago I had a crappy 1.1 Escort which would pink at the slighest excuse as I attempted to wring every last one of its 60BHP out it.
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