weight saving

[The_Laird]

Hey Darren

I hope the weight saving pays dividends, but I doubt you'll get payback for some time.

On a related topic, I've been keeping a very detailed log on apparent fuel savings on 'premium' fuel in my S8 for over 6 months now and have to conclude that it's a total myth (a view supported by recent media reports) that the additional cost of premium fuel pays for itself on better mpg.

[Adrian E]

Originally Posted by IceBlue8

On a related topic, I've been keeping a very detailed log on apparent fuel savings on 'premium' fuel in my S8 for over 6 months now and have to conclude that it's a total myth (a view supported by recent media reports) that the additional cost of premium fuel pays for itself on better mpg.

I ran mine down to 15 miles range after collecting from the bodyshop and decided to stick 98 Octane in for a change. Will see if my 18-20mpg average improves as a result. Paying a 7p/litre premium down here, so it'd have to be pretty spectacular to pay for itself!

I'll probably run 2 tanks like this and then swap back - probably just as the weather improves and cold starts aren't just pouring unburnt fuel out the back!