Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 2004 DSE - fuel additives?

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Sun 30 Mar 2008 17:51
2004 DSE - fuel additives? - naik72
Sorry a reccuring question i know, but still confused. I have just bought an s60 d5 and i want to ensure that i am getting the best possible fuel economy/performance from the fuel that i use. Do i pay extra for premium fuels BP, Shell ect or would it make more sense just to buy additives such as Millers or Wynns?

{year and engine details added to subject line once again. Will contemplate just deleting in future as it's easier than having to continually edit}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 30/03/2008 at 19:57

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Sun 30 Mar 2008 18:19
fuel additives? - ex-Triumph man
You do not identify the age of the Volvo. For example is it still under the manufacturer's or even any warranty? I would be very reluctant to add any fuel additives if this was the case. Any such related claim can be very expensive if Mr Volvo says no.
The D5 has massive torque so my advice would be to change up the box asap.
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Sun 30 Mar 2008 18:27
fuel additives? - naik72
it is a 54 plate with no warranty?
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Sun 30 Mar 2008 19:43
fuel additives? - ex-Triumph man
Thanks for that. Still reluctant to use higher octane fuel. Just lines Gordon Brown's pockets. Keep off supermarket fuel. Does not have the additives that the likes of BP has.
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Sun 30 Mar 2008 20:05
fuel additives? - naik72
hi again

so i should not use supermarket fuel only BP premium diesel
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Tue 1 Apr 2008 15:24
fuel additives? - ex-Triumph man
Sorry about delay in coming back. Would not even recommend supermarket fuel in your neighbour's lawnmower! Just keep to mainstream fuel, eg Shell/BP etc.
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Tue 1 Apr 2008 20:05
fuel additives? - Dynamic Dave
Would not even recommend supermarket fuel in your neighbour's lawnmower! Just keep to mainstream fuel eg Shell/BP etc.


You mean the stuff that comes from the same oil terminals as the supermarket petrol?

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 01/04/2008 at 20:06

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Tue 1 Apr 2008 20:43
fuel additives? - naik72
This is all so contencious, what a minefield!! I want to make sure that my car and its parts are giving me optimum performance, at the same time i dont want to put in fancy fuels and additives if it going to be pointless? so would i be safe in assuming that i should stick to normal BP/Shell diesal!!
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Sun 30 Mar 2008 20:11
fuel additives? - carbike
I had a new Nissan first serviced ( @ under 5000 miles) at a Nissan dealer - after the service it ran like an old nail - I have concluded they put deisel additive in a petrol car but can't prove it - they charged me £10 for it and at that mileage it was theft even if the right stuff had gone in - they said Nissan insists this stuff is put in - lesson avoid Nissan dealers and fuel additives.
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Wed 2 Apr 2008 01:11
fuel additives? - MikeTorque
I'd stick to a named brand such as BP or Shell. Try using BP Ultimate as it's the top fuel supplied by BP.
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Mon 7 Apr 2008 17:22
fuel additives? - Brian Tryzers
For what it's worth, in 5 1/2 years and 73,000 miles, my S60 D5 has never really noticed when I've altered, for whatever reason, its regular diet of Shell Extra. Performance, noise, smoke (none - ever) and fuel economy are all indistinguishable, whatever's in the tank. It's had a couple of fills of premium diesel by Shell or BP, which again made no difference; it's had French supermarket Gazole with no ill effects either.
It's always performed when required; its fuel consumption has always been predictable from the way I've been driving it and the traffic it's been driven in; and it's sailed through all its MoT emissions tests. I admit it's never occurred to me to try, but I can't imagine that mixing any kind of additive into the fuel will do anything but cost you more money.
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