Petrol

[jayjay32]

Hi all I'm new to this site.Just purchased a 2001 VX SS with 67000k's.Very happy with the car so far.My question is has any noticed any difference between different type of fuels ie:Premium,unleaded and ethanol base for fuel consumption and performance.
Thanks

[VTV857]

I think you'll find most people use BP Ultimate (98 Octane).

If your VX is 100% stock, then you may not gain much from using 98 Octane fuel. I'd use at least 95 though.

If you really want a bit of extra performance, with increased economy, check out the Sponsor's (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/sponsors.php?) area for a tuner near you. An "LS1 Edit" tune is well worth the money.

[macca33]

G'day J, welcome.

I run my car on 98 - not really concerned about the brand.

The 98 seems to smooth out the running a bit and fuel economy, I dunno.

I get around 600Km a tank, mostly country and town driving.

I think the general consensus (from my research on this site) is to use premium at the minimum in any LS1. Apparently it allows the car to run on a higher spark table with less pinging, or timing retardation etc...

I've heard too much bad publicity about ethanol damaging fuel systems and engines (even though I dunno if it has any basis), so I'll leave it well enough alone.

Regards,
Macca

[Demon 8]

Do you mind me asking how much you purchased the VX SS for? I have one myself which I run on 95 Octane but I haven't had an 'LS1 Edit' done yet. I have done the headers & exhaust though...

[jayjay32]

I'm the second owner and I paid 20000 for it which is about average price for them . I bought it from a car yard,and it's 100 percent origanal.