Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
DSL wrote:
Not one North of the Border or in S Wales!
Where is your border these days DSL? There are a few in Glasgow/Edinburgh at least. I'll try and let you know - I could bring you a 'carry out' over the Christmas holidays!!
26th Nov 2007 5:36 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Didn't see the Glasgow & Edinburgh ones!!! Never mind, if you are doing a home delivery service I'll have 5000 ltrs! Mind you at the price it is now that would bankrupt me!
26th Nov 2007 7:05 pm
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
DSL newport Shell have V-power diesel Focus ST500
Range Rover Classic
other modes of transport:- Volvo FM13 Globetrotter (13L 440bhp, 2200nm) nice new one
26th Nov 2007 7:11 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73075
Must read the list better! Which one Chris, the one near Sainsbury off M4 J26???
PS How's "the Beast"??? (No, not Mrs200100 before anyone thinks that!)
26th Nov 2007 7:12 pm
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
is there more than one in newport??????? Yeah the one off junc 26 they have had v-power for a few weeks now, maybe you will see me there I call there quite oftern.
The beast is looking rather bare at the moment. (pm me your e-mail addy and i'll send a few pics of it)Focus ST500
Range Rover Classic
other modes of transport:- Volvo FM13 Globetrotter (13L 440bhp, 2200nm) nice new one
26th Nov 2007 7:18 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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pm sent!
26th Nov 2007 7:40 pm
NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
Posts: 2466
There's lots of VPower in Luxembourg, and I use it in preference to all other fuels. V6 diesels seem to run much better on it, never mind the MPG. I bought a tank today for EUR 1.174 per litre (= 84.34 pence). If you're passing by, it's one of the cheapest places in Europe for fuel, alcohol and tobacco (which might explain why the 'burgers burn more diesel, drink more and smoke more than their neighbours). It's also incredibly beautiful, especially the City and the Ardennes region. It's only 3.5 hours from the Channel Tunnel.
The cetane rating is a measure of the 'ignitability' of the diesel and starts declining from the point the diesel is refined, therefore,
OK this copies the various text book definitions for CETANE... obtainable on www & various reference books
Question 1: is the actual CETANE number variance available for the fuels we buy - I have asked the company that supplies diesel for the comapny I work for & even the major company I spoke to struggled to give me this on a delivery specific basis.
Question 2: - just where is the data for the "age" of the fuel changing & is this relevant for the fuel we buy at at commercial outlets..tell me where this is published.. i.e.what is the actual difference in CETANE number (supposing this is between 51 & 60. - just what are the parameters for the date range ?
Question 3: - just what temperature variations that we encounter in the UK actually alter the oxygen density to the extent that we would actually notice this & realise this in normal motoring conditions when combined with other variables such as ambient humidity, atmospheric pressure (barometric)? is this relevant in a processor controlled inter cooled turbocharged diesel such as that fitted to the Disco3
just interested to know the data - interesting discussion is developing with some of my marine engineering friends (Huddersfield based Turbocharger development & manufacturing company) ranging on the questions posed above.
Last question: is there dynamometer data available for the Torq tune altered engine?BREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
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D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
I've got some popcorn and a comfy seat. This could be amusing. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
I remember reading some stuff about V-Power diesel containing a GTL (Gas To Liquid) refined component which helped make it good, can't remember the details but I like it and so does my D3 The End
26th Nov 2007 10:50 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Re: always prepared to learn....
BLFarrar wrote:
Question 1: is the actual CETANE number variance available for the fuels we buy...
Question 2: - just where is the data for the "age" of the fuel changing...
Question 3: - just what temperature variations that we encounter in the UK actually ... is this relevant in a processor controlled inter cooled turbocharged diesel such as that fitted to the Disco3
Last question: is there dynamometer data available for the Torq tune altered engine?
1. Yes
2. It's widely available if you pull your head out of your arse and look for it
3. Lots
Last. Yes
Question for BL Fecker, is black, black - or is it white? - or puce, grey, dark brown or light dark?
26th Nov 2007 11:03 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
SWMBO could not understand why I wouldn't fill up at Morrisons today even with the bingy yellow light and a range of less than 40 miles - on Friday I will be zooming up to the Shell station in Hyde for what will be nearly a £90 fill up with V-Power by my estimates - I'm prepared to try one tankful to see what happens.... Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
Question for BL Fecker, is black, black - or is it white? - or puce, grey, dark brown or light dark?
Answer: ask a reasonable questions........& you get "reasonable" answers
just wondered when the "BL Fecker" handle would re emerge...thanks for that
...you come over on this site as some form of technical expert.......put that to the test thats to best you can do ......not very professional....maybe others will gauge accordingly.
we really want to know if you know wot you are TORQing aboutBREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
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27th Nov 2007 1:32 am
pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
WOW,
remind me NOT to ask any questions either!regards
Peter
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27th Nov 2007 3:02 am
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
Actually I would be quite interested in knowing a bit more as well about how it all works and what it means as well
Why is "V Power" better? (for teh car not the wallet )end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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- I'm prepared to try one tankful to see what happens.... 
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