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AlanS

United Kingdom
4 Posts

Posted - 22 Aug 2024 :  12:37:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have a query about fuel for my 71 Rapier Fastback. I have been using E10 unleaded, should I be adding Tetra Boost or alike to the fuel for better engine protection and performance? I am new to a car of this era which originally used leaded fuel.

pruyter

Netherlands
323 Posts

Posted - 23 Aug 2024 :  09:40:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
My advice is: use in the future E5 petrol. For instance I use in all my vehicles, being 2004 Harley Davidson,2002 BMW 530 I, 1965 Sunbeam Rapier Series IV and 1964 Sunbeam Tiger only BP Ultimate because this petrol contains no ethanol what so ever. Shell V Power and Esso are also good alternatives.
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JPSH120

United Kingdom
1178 Posts

Posted - 23 Aug 2024 :  10:41:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
As above, use 98/99 unleaded whenever possible. There is often an argument that Shell V power is better than the Tesco offering, but there are plenty of test reports available online that suggest both are good.

To answer the question about additives, I use Millers VSP, read about it here;

https://www.millersoils.co.uk/products/vspe-power-plus-multi-shot/

Edited by - JPSH120 on 23 Aug 2024 10:42:20
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Sunbeam-mike

United Kingdom
165 Posts

Posted - 04 Sep 2024 :  09:49:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes, another vote for Super unleaded and Millers VSP.

Mike Hooper
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AlanS

United Kingdom
4 Posts

Posted - 05 Sep 2024 :  10:01:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thank yo all for your help, it is very much appreciated
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