V-Power '99' or Momentum 99

M5Rick · 12-10-2019, 04:18 AM

Until a Costco fuel station is built at my local Costco branch I only use these two fuels.Bp and Esso and Texaco only offer 97 ron in their premium fuels so are no good to me and other strange named stations I don't bother with.
It's been said that v power has so much detergents in it that all your getting is 98 ron so I've been using momentum with added red ex every second tank and it felt good when I switched from Shell.The CEL came on as soon as I put in momentum but promptly went out,the ecu no doubt getting used to the new nitro

What do you guys use keeping in mind these motors need MINIMUM 98ron.

Blaxwil · 12-10-2019, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Until a Costco fuel station is built at my local Costco branch I only use these two fuels.Bp and Esso and Texaco only offer 97 ron in their premium fuels so are no good to me and other strange named stations I don't bother with.
It's been said that v power has so much detergents in it that all your getting is 98 ron so I've been using momentum with added red ex every second tank and it felt good when I switched from Shell.The CEL came on as soon as I put in momentum but promptly went out,the ecu no doubt getting used to the new nitro

What do you guys use keeping in mind these motors need MINIMUM 98ron.

What is "added red ex every second tank" ??

M5Rick · 12-10-2019, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaxwil

What is "added red ex every second tank" ??

Red Ex is a fuel additive,red in colour that I add with every second fill up.Cleans off the carbon in the combustion chambers and valves with protection for your fuel system,the makers also claim it keeps emissions down.

M5Rick · 12-10-2019, 08:36 AM

Found out there are only THREE premium fuels in UK that are rated at 99 RON.
Tesco Momentum 99, V-Power 99 (or so they say but why isn't the RON content on pump?) and Costco 99.Unfortunately the nearest Costco fuel is too far from me at Thurrock..know it's from Mobil and good stuff.

Dwaynos · 12-10-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Red Ex is a fuel additive,red in colour that I add with every second fill up.Cleans off the carbon in the combustion chambers and valves with protection for your fuel system,the makers also claim it keeps emissions down.

You'll only clean the head of the valves if it even does that.

M5Rick · 12-10-2019, 10:46 AM

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You'll only clean the head of the valves if it even does that.

This additive has been around a long time improved and concentrated over the years,a lot of people swear by it and it's a top seller.

Dwaynos · 12-10-2019, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

This additive has been around a long time improved and concentrated over the years,a lot of people swear by it and it's a top seller.

Still wont clean your valve stems or ports as it's a direct injection engine. Redex is an old wives tale that may have worked back in the day.

Davie 3 door · 12-10-2019, 11:59 AM

Only ever use V power but I’m a sucker for the marketing crews!!

Dwaynos · 12-10-2019, 12:25 PM

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Only ever use V power but I’m a sucker for the marketing crews!!

Me too, Tesco momentum is not available in my area but wouldn't use it anyway. Its just their garbage supermarket fuel with additives.

huesey1974 · 12-10-2019, 01:20 PM

Tesco momentum for me

huesey1974 · 12-10-2019, 01:23 PM

Tesco, Shell etc all fill from the same fuel source in the refineries, not sure what is added after this though.

M5Rick · 12-10-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by huesey1974

Tesco, Shell etc all fill from the same fuel source in the refineries, not sure what is added after this though.

You know what,I found that out and was just about to come on and say it, absolutely true and from the same reservoir with BOTH have methanol added to them

Blaxwil · 12-10-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

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Originally Posted by Blaxwil

What is "added red ex every second tank" ??

Red Ex is a fuel additive,red in colour that I add with every second fill up.Cleans off the carbon in the combustion chambers and valves with protection for your fuel system,the makers also claim it keeps emissions down.

Is this it?

F10CPROG · 12-11-2019, 01:55 AM

I always use Tesco Momentum... Car seems better on fuel with it too.
V power isn't a bad 2nd place for me.
Never tried the CostCo.

M5Rick · 12-11-2019, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaxwil

Is this it?

M5Rick · 12-11-2019, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by F10CPROG

I always use Tesco Momentum... Car seems better on fuel with it too.
V power isn't a bad 2nd place for me.
Never tried the CostCo.

With what has been discovered that v power and momentum are from the same 'tub' then some peoples negativity to momentum fuel would appear strange.
I would try Costco but just not near enough.

Dwaynos · 12-11-2019, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

With what has been discovered that v power and momentum are from the same 'tub' then some peoples negativity to momentum fuel would appear strange.
I would try Costco but just not near enough.

I've heard people say that most oils are from the same "tub" aswell but I don't believe that either.

Davie 3 door · 12-11-2019, 11:34 AM

Have to laugh at the Redex guys, my dad used to put that in his Capris in the early 80s lol

M5Rick · 12-11-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Davie 3 door

Have to laugh at the Redex guys, my dad used to put that in his Capris in the early 80s lol

Fuel additives come and go but Redex has been around since the sixties I've read and still going strong, it's the biggest seller not just to the golden oldies. You must have read what hydro-lock in an injector can do to an M5 engine...

huesey1974 · 12-11-2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwaynos

I've heard people say that most oils are from the same "tub" aswell but I don't believe that either.

I work on a refinery, Every single company fills from the same bays which are piped up from the same source.

huesey1974 · 12-11-2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Fuel additives come and go but Redex has been around since the sixties I've read and still going strong, it's the biggest seller not just to the golden oldies. You must have read what hydro-lock in an injector can do to an M5 engine...

I put a similar injector cleaner in my wifes 320i that was running a bit lumpy and seemed down on power, runs perfect now.

hawker1986 · 12-12-2019, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Found out there are only THREE premium fuels in UK that are rated at 99 RON.
Tesco Momentum 99, V-Power 99 (or so they say but why isn't the RON content on pump?) and Costco 99

Our Costco premium unleaded is 97 ron...

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M5Rick General 90662 Rep 27,131 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	V-Power '99' or Momentum 99 Until a Costco fuel station is built at my local Costco branch I only use these two fuels.Bp and Esso and Texaco only offer 97 ron in their premium fuels so are no good to me and other strange named stations I don't bother with. It's been said that v power has so much detergents in it that all your getting is 98 ron so I've been using momentum with added red ex every second tank and it felt good when I switched from Shell.The CEL came on as soon as I put in momentum but promptly went out,the ecu no doubt getting used to the new nitro What do you guys use keeping in mind these motors need MINIMUM 98ron.
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M5Rick General 90662 Rep 27,131 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Found out there are only THREE premium fuels in UK that are rated at 99 RON. Tesco Momentum 99, V-Power 99 (or so they say but why isn't the RON content on pump?) and Costco 99.Unfortunately the nearest Costco fuel is too far from me at Thurrock..know it's from Mobil and good stuff.
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huesey1974 Private First Class 53 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 competition Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Tesco, Shell etc all fill from the same fuel source in the refineries, not sure what is added after this though.
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Davie 3 door Private 40 Rep 87 Posts Drives: F10 M5 & 535d Msport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Motherwell iTrader: (0)	Have to laugh at the Redex guys, my dad used to put that in his Capris in the early 80s lol
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