Which grade petrol V6?

[Dennis_BA]

I've had my Bongo about a month now. I found lots of valuable information on the Bongofury website and forum, which helped me make my choice and ask the right question. I've a silver new shape 1999 V6 with a mid-conversion and a mushroom roof.

Can anyone tell me whether I should be putting normal (95 ron) or super (97 ron) unleaded in it

Thanks. Newbie Bongonaut.

[dandemann8]

Hi there and welcome to the madhouse . Nice looking Bongo (could it be from JAL). I have the same as yourself and use the lower grade with no issue's what so ever . Average about 26 to 29 mpg on a run going steady and not foot to the floor .

[mister munkey]

95 is fine. A burst of Ultimate/V-Power 97 every now & then keeps it in good fettle though.

[dandemann8]

95 is fine. A burst of Ultimate/V-Power 97 every now & then keeps it in good fettle though.

That sound's good advice there MM so next time I shall follow your lead.

[dandywarhol]

What does the Ultimate/V Power do to a relatively low compression engine that 95 doesn't?

Waste of money on that engine methinks

[Dennis_BA]

Thanks to you all and yes it did come from JAL.

[mister munkey]

What does the Ultimate/V Power do to a relatively low compression engine that 95 doesn't?

Waste of money on that engine methinks

From the Shell website but

Shell V-Power : Formulated for powerful cleaning

Shell V-Power contains powerful cleaning agents, designed to prevent the formation of power-robbing deposits which can impact on responsiveness. Shell V-Power is formulated to help remove existing deposits that other fuels may have left behind, to help new engines run smoothly for longer, and to help rejuvenate older engines.

I've run it on a couple of old Jap motorbikes from time to time & a tankful does seem to crisp them up a bit.

[cheffy34]

What does the Ultimate/V Power do to a relatively low compression engine that 95 doesn't?

Waste of money on that engine methinks

From the Shell website but

Shell V-Power : Formulated for powerful cleaning

Shell V-Power contains powerful cleaning agents, designed to prevent the formation of power-robbing deposits which can impact on responsiveness. Shell V-Power is formulated to help remove existing deposits that other fuels may have left behind, to help new engines run smoothly for longer, and to help rejuvenate older engines.

I've run it on a couple of old Jap motorbikes from time to time & a tankful does seem to crisp them up a bit.

Never new that might have to give it a go Mr M. nearly had a connery last time i put 1/4 tank in by accident it so much more expensive especially when i only get 21 ish to the gal on av each week

[mister munkey]

Dunno if its relevant but quite often run VPower diesel in the Bongo & it does run better & seems to get an extra 10% mileage as well . That kinda pays off the extra lay out, unless I'm just kidding myself. Will try & get some stats.

[cheffy34]

Dunno if its relevant but quite often run VPower diesel in the Bongo & it does run better & seems to get an extra 10% mileage as well . That kinda pays off the extra lay out, unless I'm just kidding myself. Will try & get some stats.

[The Great Pretender]

What does the Ultimate/V Power do to a relatively low compression engine that 95 doesn't?

Waste of money on that engine methinks

From the Shell website but

Shell V-Power : Formulated for powerful cleaning

Shell V-Power contains powerful cleaning agents, designed to prevent the formation of power-robbing deposits which can impact on responsiveness. Shell V-Power is formulated to help remove existing deposits that other fuels may have left behind, to help new engines run smoothly for longer, and to help rejuvenate older engines.

I've run it on a couple of old Jap motorbikes from time to time & a tankful does seem to crisp them up a bit.

Never new that might have to give it a go Mr M. nearly had a connery last time i put 1/4 tank in by accident it so much more expensive especially when i only get 21 ish to the gal on av each week

21 ish smiles per gallon sounds good to me........................

[cheffy34]

Ya can't beat grin factor fella I like ish it not as scary Mr P who cares about consumption consumption is for people that worry about mpg besides i wont need to worry about petrol as soon as youv'e done my lpg or transplanted a rocket engine into my van

[mister munkey]

Forget the Rocket Fuel Cheffy, unless you REALLY don't mind consumption figures.

$630 a gallon is possibly a little on the steep side



http://www.theonion.com/content/node/51351

[cheffy34]

Forget the Rocket Fuel Cheffy, unless you REALLY don't mind consumption figures.

$630 a gallon is possibly a little on the steep side



http://www.theonion.com/content/node/51351

damn hydrogen is the way forward then, don't fear i am sure Mr P will have a plan

[mister munkey]

Hydrogen has had its day, have you not heard of a Jubbycell?