Which brand of fuel runs best in the N54 downunder?

satz · 09-09-2015, 02:01 AM

Hi all

Was wondering what the general consensus was about the best 98 fuel for the E90 335i is in Oz?

I usually run the BP 98, but occasionally (when feeling tight a**ed) I use the shell because of the petrol discount vouchers.

But I somehow never feel my car is as powerful or economical when I use the Shell.

Perhaps I'm imagining it? Given the number of electronics/fly-by-wire/temperature variations, I could be imagining it!

How's the Caltex? It's hard to find in Canberra, but if recommended, I could search for it. It used to be my fuel of choice for my CX7 and Lexus RX350...

cheers

Satz

ATTN · 09-09-2015, 02:26 AM

BP 98 runs well stand alone without E85 blend out of them all plus I get Velocity points

Shell was good when I was driving a s15.
Caltex was good when I had a GSXR K8. Didn't like any other fuel.

Bit odd like that

Mayuri Krab · 09-09-2015, 03:56 AM

No difference for my car as far as I can tell.

Mostly use either she'll or puma 98 these days as they are usually the cheapest.

Brule · 09-09-2015, 04:01 AM

When logging bp ultimate, caltex 98 and united 98 on a fbo rb 335 I found that bp ultimate had the cleanest timing corrections.

Definately cannot feel the difference.

bmwheath · 09-09-2015, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brule

When logging bp ultimate, caltex 98 and united 98 on a fbo rb 335 I found that bp ultimate had the cleanest timing corrections.

Definately cannot feel the difference.

Ive done many extensive tests with an E50 mix of E85 and BP Ultimate, United 98 etc etc, and my car seems to like the United 98 the best when mixed with E85..
Though you cant really go wrong with BP ultimate, its always a good go to fuel

_ink · 09-09-2015, 06:23 AM

Before I started my ethanol addiction.

She preferred BP 98.

DR-JEKL · 09-09-2015, 06:41 AM

I've been using united 98 no worries

tawfeeqh · 09-09-2015, 07:10 AM

I have used BP98 and had no problems. Might be switching to United to serve my ethanol blend requirements

_ink · 09-09-2015, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I've been using united 98 no worries

I use this now with my ethanol mix, just for convenience.

DR-JEKL · 09-09-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

I use this now with my ethanol mix, just for convenience.

yeah likewise, I've been running united 'E50' since feb this year

JJH · 09-09-2015, 07:56 AM

Like most here BP Ultimate.

BMJ · 09-09-2015, 08:21 AM

my car and COBB 402 IC map I find 711 Mobile 98 runs the best. on wot never stumbles.

2nd BP Ulti

Socket · 09-09-2015, 08:41 AM

Im running e40 and getting 17L per 100 km. how r use diesel guys going?

DR-JEKL · 09-09-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Im running e40 and getting 17L per 100 km. how r use diesel guys going?

What km/h do you average?

satz · 09-09-2015, 05:30 PM

I forgot about Mobil! Don't know if they're still in Canberra. The one near me became a 7-11 type station...

Sounds like BP 98 is pretty popular with most.

BMJ · 09-09-2015, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satz

I forgot about Mobil! Don't know if they're still in Canberra. The one near me became a 7-11 type station...

Sounds like BP 98 is pretty popular with most.

Yep all 711 are Mobile fuel. I prefer their 98 find its smooth as.

e36mmm · 09-12-2015, 11:49 PM

335i n54. I used bp98 and shell 98 for a fuel test to see the level of water in it.. bp98 surprisingly had a higher level of additives then the shell 98. Ran bp 98 for 4 years up until that point. Now shell 98 or mobil 98 all the way.

MJ80. · 09-13-2015, 03:47 AM

Shell v power here.

Brule · 09-13-2015, 05:48 AM

How to your logs look and on what tune, or type of turbos?

Saying that your car likes a certain fuel and makes it smooth is rubbish.

Post up some logs of any pump fuel vs another. I know for sure caltex 98 and united 98 had more timing corrections then bp ultimate.

Brule · 09-13-2015, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e36mmm

335i n54. I used bp98 and shell 98 for a fuel test to see the level of water in it.. bp98 surprisingly had a higher level of additives then the shell 98. Ran bp 98 for 4 years up until that point. Now shell 98 or mobil 98 all the way.

What else did you find out about additives?

Socket · 09-13-2015, 05:54 AM

United ATW. Run tank down to empty, add 30L of E85 and top up with 98 .... done

09-09-2015, 02:01 AM	#1
satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Which brand of fuel runs best in the N54 downunder? Hi all Was wondering what the general consensus was about the best 98 fuel for the E90 335i is in Oz? I usually run the BP 98, but occasionally (when feeling tight a**ed) I use the shell because of the petrol discount vouchers. But I somehow never feel my car is as powerful or economical when I use the Shell. Perhaps I'm imagining it? Given the number of electronics/fly-by-wire/temperature variations, I could be imagining it! How's the Caltex? It's hard to find in Canberra, but if recommended, I could search for it. It used to be my fuel of choice for my CX7 and Lexus RX350... cheers Satz
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ATTN Major 96 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: 335 E92 DCT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	BP 98 runs well stand alone without E85 blend out of them all plus I get Velocity points Shell was good when I was driving a s15. Caltex was good when I had a GSXR K8. Didn't like any other fuel. Bit odd like that
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09-09-2015, 03:56 AM	#3
Mayuri Krab The Cheap Arse Asian 47 Rep 585 Posts Drives: E90 335i & R33 Skyline GTS-T Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	No difference for my car as far as I can tell. Mostly use either she'll or puma 98 these days as they are usually the cheapest.
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Brule Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	When logging bp ultimate, caltex 98 and united 98 on a fbo rb 335 I found that bp ultimate had the cleanest timing corrections. Definately cannot feel the difference.
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Before I started my ethanol addiction. She preferred BP 98.
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DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	I've been using united 98 no worries
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tawfeeqh Major 162 Rep 1,175 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have used BP98 and had no problems. Might be switching to United to serve my ethanol blend requirements
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09-09-2015, 07:56 AM	#11
JJH Major 544 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: IB E92 M3 DCT; SG E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia iTrader: (1)	Like most here BP Ultimate. __________________
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BMJ Captain 52 Rep 968 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	my car and COBB 402 IC map I find 711 Mobile 98 runs the best. on wot never stumbles. 2nd BP Ulti
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Socket Lieutenant General 4542 Rep 11,903 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Im running e40 and getting 17L per 100 km. how r use diesel guys going?
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09-09-2015, 05:30 PM	#15
satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	I forgot about Mobil! Don't know if they're still in Canberra. The one near me became a 7-11 type station... Sounds like BP 98 is pretty popular with most.
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09-12-2015, 11:49 PM	#17
e36mmm Major 189 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	335i n54. I used bp98 and shell 98 for a fuel test to see the level of water in it.. bp98 surprisingly had a higher level of additives then the shell 98. Ran bp 98 for 4 years up until that point. Now shell 98 or mobil 98 all the way.
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09-13-2015, 03:47 AM	#18
MJ80. Major 204 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: E92 335i DCT Individual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Shell v power here.
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Brule Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	How to your logs look and on what tune, or type of turbos? Saying that your car likes a certain fuel and makes it smooth is rubbish. Post up some logs of any pump fuel vs another. I know for sure caltex 98 and united 98 had more timing corrections then bp ultimate.
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09-13-2015, 05:54 AM	#21
Socket Lieutenant General 4542 Rep 11,903 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	United ATW. Run tank down to empty, add 30L of E85 and top up with 98 .... done
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