Petrol in France and Belgium

[jcrothers]

Just wondering what petrol to put in the car in France and Belgium. I take it u buy the expensive one cause it's the better grade?

[Billy]

We did IMM2011 in Switzerland and had to pass through France. At one point, I used 98 octane and my Mpi ran like a donkey. Once I went back to the 95, which is what's commonly available in Ireland, it ran perfectly.

FWIW,

Billy

[jcrothers]

Thanks billy looking forward to see the clubman

[woody]

I tried the 98 oct in the SPi going to Italy and it ran nicer, quieter and better mpg. Used it every 3 or 4 fills.First fill in France will be 98 .

[zakgt]

can I suggest, people get on the ferry with a full tank, so that, when we get off we can make the same distance before needing fuel, which will reduce the number of petrol stops and safe a lot of time.

[jcrothers]

Not everyone is leaving the same day I'm heading out this sat and others are going Tuesday. But I will have a full tank on the ferry

[Billy]

According to the AA, petrol prices in France are currently the same as here i.e. €1.25/litre. Belgium is slightly more expensive at €1.30/litre

http://www.theaa.ie/aa/motoring-advice/ ... rices.aspx

[The Marcos Graveyard]

Might be worth a detour to Luxembourg to fill up for the return journey

Could throw in a sneaky lap of Spa on the way