I Investigated 8 British Petrol Brands — Only 3 Are Actually Putting Real Fuel in Your Tank
British Vehicles
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0:00 An investigation into whether eight British fuel brands provide verifiable cleaning additives in their petrol.
5:14 Asda
8:17 Morrisons
10:45 Tesco
12:59 Gulf
15:08 Shell
18:11 Costco
20:24 BP
22:51 Esso
I spent nearly a year investigating what eight British petrol brands actually put in their fuel—and which claims are backed by specific numbers rather than vague promises.
I compare Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Gulf, Shell, Costco, BP and Esso against BS EN 228, looking at detergent additives, shared refinery supplies, contamination records, octane ratings and the limits of fuel on modern direct-injection engines. I also explain why petrol cannot clean intake valves it never touches.
Drawing on manufacturer statements, public notices and 22 years in independent workshops, I reveal the three brands with the clearest written cleaning claims, what the extra cost can mean, and the simple inspection I would use before spending money on premium fuel or repairs.
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Ah Ha - you mean 'Unleaded'
Shame about the 'Auto-Voice-Over'
on the run on the way back i got 44 on tesco fuel . the previous run it was down by 5 mpg. on the way up i had a 20 min hold up and got to mofatt town. on the way back i set the mpg on the m74 and had to come off the m6 as it was closed but didnt loose mpg . on the way up i set off at 10.00 return was at 19.00
ive used bp at the bottom of my road ind my c3 misses used murco and it never misses a beat
I Investigated 8 British Petrol Brands — Only 3 Are Actually Putting Real Fuel in Your Tank
British Vehicles
5,560 views
0:00 An investigation into whether eight British fuel brands provide verifiable cleaning additives in their petrol.
5:14 Asda
8:17 Morrisons
10:45 Tesco
12:59 Gulf
15:08 Shell
18:11 Costco
20:24 BP
22:51 Esso
I spent nearly a year investigating what eight British petrol brands actually put in their fuel—and which claims are backed by specific numbers rather than vague promises.
I compare Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Gulf, Shell, Costco, BP and Esso against BS EN 228, looking at detergent additives, shared refinery supplies, contamination records, octane ratings and the limits of fuel on modern direct-injection engines. I also explain why petrol cannot clean intake valves it never touches.
Drawing on manufacturer statements, public notices and 22 years in independent workshops, I reveal the three brands with the clearest written cleaning claims, what the extra cost can mean, and the simple inspection I would use before spending money on premium fuel or repairs.