HenryHill Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 42 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Think it was a story about dogs shitting on the beach or some such. The doody landings? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdcal Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 No mate, not a myth. A harsh fact in many cases. The issue is more so with diesel but to a lesser extent, petrol too. Particularly if you’re a diesel driver who regularly fills up at the supermarket, as a general rule of thumb, (and at the risk of being done speeding) you need to boot the arse out your motor fairly often.What’s wrong with supermarket petrol?I think it's to do with additives they put in, the fuel itself should be ok but each place adds in its own mixes of additives to it, some are designed for clearing engine or for keeping carbon from injectors. Diesels have a particle filter on them and some supermarket additives aren't efficient enough to keep these clean and you suffer loss of power when it's clogged. Obviously if supermarkets are selling below branded petrol prices the additives won't be as expensive to manufacture and that's when it can get funny results. I use local independent garages here but every 6 months will run a dipthene treatment to the tank to clear out any potential buildups. Then again I also do over 300 miles a week as a commute without added trips in a 17 year old car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 What’s wrong with supermarket petrol?See post from@weirdcal[emoji116]Sounds like a lot of shit to meYeah, pretty much is.I think it's to do with additives they put in, the fuel itself should be ok but each place adds in its own mixes of additives to it, some are designed for clearing engine or for keeping carbon from injectors. Diesels have a particle filter on them and some supermarket additives aren't efficient enough to keep these clean and you suffer loss of power when it's clogged. Obviously if supermarkets are selling below branded petrol prices the additives won't be as expensive to manufacture and that's when it can get funny results. I use local independent garages here but every 6 months will run a dipthene treatment to the tank to clear out any potential buildups. Then again I also do over 300 miles a week as a commute without added trips in a 17 year old car. Pretty much spot on. Also depends on the car, how it’s driven, or if the owner does anything to look after the engine in respect of above common issues. In some instances, regularly driving it like you’ve stolen it is beneficial as you basically blast all the crap out of it. Similarly you can drive sensibly but maybe buy a bottle of Red-ex or similar product and pour it in the fuel tank every couple of months.Some cars might go for ten years on supermarket fuel with no issues, but some cars might only go two or three years. Apparently it’s becoming a more common issue in newer cars too as engines are evolving to be more eco-friendly etc, but then don’t deal well with cruder fuel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I'm getting a "carbon clean" done on my car engine at the end of the month 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 https://www.allstarcard.co.uk/this-matters-fuel/fleet-news/supermarket-fuel/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, supermik said: https://www.allstarcard.co.uk/this-matters-fuel/fleet-news/supermarket-fuel/ When premium unleaded is available I tend to pay the extra and it seems to make a slight difference, could be psychosomatic though. Never noticed any difference between independents and supermarkets though. Edited March 24, 2019 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdcal Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Who are the supermarkets who add the additives? Most petrol stations tend to add to the base mix of fuel. Fwiw, I think it's Sainsbury's that get theirs from bp pre additives.Fuel has to meet certain standards prior to selling (octane levels etc) where additives can then enhance the quality of fuel purchased. You'll find some are close to basic fuel and some will have slot of additives, some will charge you more for a premium fuel that's higher octane and better additives that may seem like it improves efficiency 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Dodgy supermarket fuel is definitely a thing with Tesco being the main culprit as far as news stories I can remember. Off the top of my head I recall Tesco being caught out literally watering down fuel and them and Morrisons having to shell out to repair customers vehicles due to fuel contamination on another occasion. Pretty sure Tesco have had to fork out on numerous occasions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Just caught Breaking the News on the new BBC Scotland channel. No wonder this has always been a radio show. MY EYES! THE GOGGLES DO NOTHING!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Given some of the "jokes" that get broadcast I've always thought that the sharp wits on here could earn a few bob sending in jokes to Radio Scotland/Radio 4 extra's topical comedy shows. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 10 hours ago, 8MileBU said: What’s the story there then? Was it an unusually massive jobby or something? It certainly was. Out at the Pans. East Lothian Council have had to put a flag on top to warn aircraft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Dusseldorf flight ends up in Edinburgh due to "paperwork error". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47691478 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Dusseldorf flight ends up in Edinburgh due to "paperwork error".https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47691478 Every flight coming here should do the same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Dusseldorf flight ends up in Edinburgh due to "paperwork error". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47691478 I'm sure the Germans have form for packing folk onto public transport then misleading them about the destination. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Scottish kids?Nah, Italians. A teacher brought it back from India apparently. Ten children diagnosed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 24/03/2019 at 14:40, Hedgecutter said: Just encountered this on Streetview Was playing around looking at Tibet and found this, I hesitate to suggest what is in the lower foreground. https://www.google.com/maps/@29.6527503,91.1271484,3a,90y,179.04h,86.04t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMvqMMy2y7R0D-P0kkXr554oXLovCK4LLFHgmw!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMvqMMy2y7R0D-P0kkXr554oXLovCK4LLFHgmw%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-2.9338646-ya349.5-ro-0-fo100!7i5376!8i2688 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Dusseldorf flight ends up in Edinburgh due to "paperwork error". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47691478 That's what you get for flying with Ryanair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I'm sure the Germans have form for packing folk onto public transport then misleading them about the destination. Hiya Jim Davidson, hiya pal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 The bar I’m in has been playing a definite 80’s / 90’s themed compilation on the in-house phonographic System.Particular highlights in the last 15 mins have been.Pass The Dutchie (sp)- Musical Youth.Nellie the Elepahant- Toy Dolls?It’s like I’m back in a school disco! Loving it!Express yourself by Labrinth has just come on. So now I’m outside the school disco. ☹️ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A man has died following a shooting in Perthshire, police have confirmed. Quote A spokesman for Police Scotland added: "There was no threat to the public" Oh really? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-47707940 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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