Our new Macan GTS is arriving in October and I am curious to know what fuel people are putting in the GTS model.
Does it really make a huge difference using the high octane Super Unleaded fuel for an everyday driver that my wife will be driving mostly to work and back (approximately 10-12 miles each way with most of it on the motorway)? I have always used Super Unleaded for my 911's and 944 Turbo's but these are weekend occasional cars that I drive in a more spirited manner
Macan GTS - Which Fuel to use??
- MartinRS2K
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Macan GTS collected 28/10/17 - Carmine Red http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ4B4758
991.2 GT3 Touring collected 24/03/18 - Carrara White Metallic http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ9T3NA0
997.2 GT3RS 2010 - Carrara White with Riviera Blue Decals and Wheels (Only 7,000 miles from New)
991.2 GT3 Touring collected 24/03/18 - Carrara White Metallic http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ9T3NA0
997.2 GT3RS 2010 - Carrara White with Riviera Blue Decals and Wheels (Only 7,000 miles from New)
I doubt you would notice any real world difference, but I've always used Super UL in my 911s anyway. Preferably Shell.
We always use Shell V power as it talks about needing 98 RON fuel. with 95 RON doable, but with reduced power.
How much of that is sales talk however i dont know. I just know she;s goes like stink with it in!!
How much of that is sales talk however i dont know. I just know she;s goes like stink with it in!!
Carmine and Partial Garnet GTS Delivered Jan 17' www.porsche-code.com/PHE2IGH7
Our collection video - https://youtu.be/B-HvzRYztqc
Our collection video - https://youtu.be/B-HvzRYztqc
Only an S but 98 whenever possible. We got caught out in France in June when we had no option but top up with some budget 94, a good 10-15 cents cheaper than the norm so presumably 10% ethanol. The consumption dropped by about 2.5%.
VG Petrol S http://www.porsche-code.com/PHIVCQU7 And a GT3 RS... by Lego! Not crash-tested!
Always use Shell V-Power or BP Ultimate. It says on the filler cap 98 RON so that's what I give it although no idea how much difference, if any, it makes.
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- martin5789
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I running mine on Super Unleaded but it's getting Tesco's finest or whatever else is cheapest. I don't buy the vpower / BP ultimate snake oil stuff unless someone can point be to some independent science to back it up.
Sapphire Blue Turbo collected 30th June 2017
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Others: BMW R1200GS | BMW E46 M3 | 987 Boxster S
Spec: http://www.porsche-code.com/PJBJQLD0 Photos: https://adobe.ly/2txMYjS
Others: BMW R1200GS | BMW E46 M3 | 987 Boxster S
Mine has run (almost) exclusively on Esso super-duper whatever it's called. " Only" 97 RON not 98, but the local Esso station gives me 2 p a litre off so I can sort if justify it to Mrs P (and it says so on the fuel cap too!)
Many differing opinions if you have a quick search on previous posts; dealerships seem to put in standard 2* rather than the recommended 4* / 5* (showing my age)
Many differing opinions if you have a quick search on previous posts; dealerships seem to put in standard 2* rather than the recommended 4* / 5* (showing my age)
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
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Current 992 S Cab
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2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
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Our local OPC use standard UL too. But that's an obvious choice when its a direct business cost for them. I'd still rather use premium in my own car. It's cleaner and more efficient. Whether it makes a significant difference over 10 or 20K miles I've no idea, but I'd prefer not to experiment.
- MartinRS2K
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Thanks for the replies. I think I'll start with Super UL and try a few tanks of UL after a while to see if it makes much difference (or may even try alternating for each flll up).
Macan GTS collected 28/10/17 - Carmine Red http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ4B4758
991.2 GT3 Touring collected 24/03/18 - Carrara White Metallic http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ9T3NA0
997.2 GT3RS 2010 - Carrara White with Riviera Blue Decals and Wheels (Only 7,000 miles from New)
991.2 GT3 Touring collected 24/03/18 - Carrara White Metallic http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ9T3NA0
997.2 GT3RS 2010 - Carrara White with Riviera Blue Decals and Wheels (Only 7,000 miles from New)
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I use Shell super unleaded but more for the quality of fuel/detergents than mpg.
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