Exxon v Shell MPG

Spooler · 01-05-2022, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Maldat

Funny thing about Petrol.. it all starts off the same, ,all the different company's fill the tankers from the same big Tank at the port .

The same boat bring all the petrol . .

In New Zealand . Only 2 choices of good fuel . .BP 98 oct and NPD 100 oct

Haven't tried the 100 yet ,, only been using 98 so far

NEVER use 91 . .. 95 only if you can not find a Bp that has 98 .. Shell here only has 91 and 95 Thats lawn mower fuel ..

How do they measure octane in New Zealand?

cv129 · 01-05-2022, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

How do they measure octane in New Zealand?

I think New Zealand uses RON.

I think it's a common misunderstanding that other countries use higher octane fuel due to the similarity of the nomenclature.

When I first came to the US, I was surprised too. Now I know.

Spooler · 01-05-2022, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

I think New Zealand uses RON.

I think it's a common misunderstanding that other countries use higher octane fuel duel to the similarity of the nomenclature.

When I first came to the US, I was surprised too. Now I know.

Yup, you hit the nail on the head. That is what I was thinking. The units of measure used from the 2 countries are different.

Maldat · 01-05-2022, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

I think New Zealand uses RON.

I think it's a common misunderstanding that other countries use higher octane fuel due to the similarity of the nomenclature.

When I first came to the US, I was surprised too. Now I know.

Yes RON sounds about right ..

91 is the lowest grade here
Its all No Lead now ...(yes was problems with older cars when they took lead out)

I think in Japan all Fairladys run on 100 as that's what they mostly sell so Im lead to believe ..

Has been court cases here where people buy a Jap import car like a Z then run it on 91 and wonder why the engine fails ,, They take car yard to court because they didn't tell them 98 only . .and person who brought the car loses most times but sometimes they get a refund on car or new engine

must add my Honda powered water blaster will not run on 91.. just stalls, tip it out use 98 and its fine ..

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