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Can I try a premium fuel to improve my Vauxhall Astra's fuel economy?

I drive a 2006 Astra 1.8 SRI with 49,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago, the onboard computer indicated a 15-20 per cent drop in economy. I checked and found it was showing I had used more gallons than the tank holds. However, on checking the consumption on each tankful, I noted It was using 10-15 per cent more petrol compared with previous years and taking account of the longer journeys I had been doing. At its service I had a fuel line cleaned, which made no difference. Should I use some sort of engine cleaning additive or try a premium fuel for a few months to see whether that makes a difference?

Asked on 7 July 2010 by whatisthis

Answered by Honest John
Yes. Try it on Shell V-Power, checking by brim to brim what it is doing. If after a couple of tanks there is no improvement, have the car's fuel system checked out.
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