Opel Fuel

Submitted: Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 08:27
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Has anyone one had adverse affects from using Opel Fuel.
I seem to remember reading that someone had trouble with their catalytic (sp?) converter after using this fuel.Any comments really appreciated. Thank you
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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 09:24

Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 09:24
G'day John,We use and sell opal fuel here and have not had, nor heard yet, of any adverse affects.
We drive a 100 series V8 petrol, and have had no problems with it at all yet (touch wood).
I do believe it has been improved alot from the first version of opal which may have had some problems.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 12:47

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 12:47
When we meet in June July Al we will seem like old friends,no objection to that statement. We are really looking forward to our journey across the Country believe us.Could you please phonetically write the way to pronounce correctly Tjukayirla.
Have really enjoyed reading your comments re my questions keep up the good work regards John and Wendy.
One further question. You say we can get mud maps from you, (permit???) to survey the surrounding areas is this correct and is this an extension to the two permits we are required to have to visit you.
I see on the WA side of the equation the permit only allows us three days to check the area out.
Can this be extended as we don't want to rush our travels
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Follow Up By: Member - John B2 (VIC) - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 13:50

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 13:50
John


Could you please phonetically write the way to pronounce correctly Tjukayirla.


If you go to their website it has it there.

Cheers,
John
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Follow Up By: Member - John B2 (VIC) - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 13:59

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 13:59
Sorry forgot link

http://www.tjukayirlaroadhouse.com.au/faq.php

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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 09:53

Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 09:53
Gooday John,
most complaints seem to have come from Fisho's who were running their outboards at idle for long periods while trolling for barra. They (fuel company) are saying that their new version of the fuel has been tested in vehicles and outboards and will not cause damage to cars or outboards. In fact, they are now claiming it is better than unleaded. Tey are also saying not to use additives with the newer version of the fuel.

All the above came from ABC radio interview with oil company exec (stating independant testing by two companies and a number of fishos) in the last couple of days.
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Reply By: Hairy (WA) - Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:20

Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 10:20
Gday,
No adverse effects but my 80 series wouldnt idle properly and havent used it since.
Like others have said they have improved it since and it sounds like they have sorted it.
Im still a little sceptical.....

Cheers
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Reply By: Joe Grace Doomadgee - Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 15:02

Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 15:02
I could answer you in great detail about the product itself but wont bore you...
Opal is ULP but is further refined to remove the "aromatics" that are the primary cause for the sniffing, in essence it is better than standard ULP but is slightly oilier, i was in Maningrida at the time of changeover from AVGAS to OPAL and at the time it was one of the few places that had it, the Fishing Lodge started using it and did have problems with motors, it was tested and the opal was further refined to address those problems .....
I do someware have many e-mails from BP addressing various issues and at the end of the day they recommend the use of it in any vehicle including brand new vehicles and the manufactures also do not EXCUIDE it from use in the vehicles and will cover any warranty issues if you have used or are using OPAL so for BOTH BP and MANUFACTURERS to back it it must be ok to use.
The catalytic burning out was from the use of AVGAS as it was hotter and melted the cores and simply blocked them, AVGAS was also un-sniffable and used in a few community's before OPAL was introduced, you WILL NOT have problems with the catalytic converter using OPAL.
Yes ....You may notice that it may "foul" up plugs over an extended time with its use, it also may very slightly reduce the fuel economy ..... but will not damage the motor .... it is an amazing product that has completely changed the petrol sniffing problems on many community's and will be introduced to many more community's in the near future ...
Please support it and use it where possible as it has saved the lives of many kids and completely changed the direction of some community's :-)
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Follow Up By: patsproule - Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 17:41

Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 17:41
Avgas burns slightly cooler, not hotter. And the problem with Avgas and Catalytic Converters is due to the lead content which quickly poisons the convertor, not heat.

Pat
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Follow Up By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 19:22

Monday, Mar 21, 2011 at 19:22
yep you are right, i dont know squat about avgas and that explains why they "blocked" up i guess..
Thanks Pat
Cheers
Joe
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Reply By: Member - Niss42 - Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 at 16:09

Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 at 16:09
G'day John H,
I recently inquired about using BP Opal in a Honda E20i Generator and received the following reply from Honda Aus :-

"Thank you for your recent inquiry.

We wish to advise that Opal fuel is okay to use with our products.

We trust this information assists.

Kind regards

Taryn Schneider
Customer Relations
Honda Australia MPE Pty Ltd"

So as others have said, you should have no problem using Opal.

Regards,
Barry.
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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 12:37

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 at 12:37
Thanks Barry for your comments.One of the reasons I started out on this subject was to see if the fuel would be, first suited for the Pajero and secondly for the Honda Generator. Top marks, your answer has removed a lot of my concerns.
John
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