Qld Caltex Stockists of Vortex 98

Martyvan · 02-02-2006, 10:40 PM

Hey,
Are there many stockists of Vortex 98 in Brisbane? Not that i have really travelled widely to see, but i havnt seen any in my daily grind...!
Cheers
Marty

MO · 02-02-2006, 10:50 PM

There is one in Gympie but thats not much help....eh

Deadman · 03-02-2006, 01:16 AM

I THINK there's a Caltex w/ Vortex in Eight Mile Plains (up from the busway - on Logan road before you hit the freeway / garden city)

No promises though ;)

03-02-2006, 11:33 AM

I cant find any on the coast ,so don't come down here

csv8 · 03-02-2006, 09:56 PM

Caltex at Annerly, Mt Omanney and Richlands stock Vortex. I thought all Vortex was 98 ? I use it in my Fiesta and Fairmont V8, cars run great !

max^power · 03-02-2006, 10:23 PM

i remember the vortex 98 used to be the most noticable in the bike (zzr 250) others like optimax wasn't much different in performance to regular.

Martyvan · 04-02-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Caltex at Annerly, Mt Omanney and Richlands stock Vortex. I thought all Vortex was 98 ? I use it in my Fiesta and Fairmont V8, cars run great !

The Standard Premium is called "Vortex" the equivilant of BP Ultimate and Shell Optimax is called "Vortex 98".

The reason i asked is that I am just running some tests in my Focus (LR Zetec) to see which fuel responds best to both driveability and economy.

So far have only tried Sloptimax and BP Ultimate, and the BP wins hands down.

And Yes, you are right Annerley did have the pumps the other day when i drove through, but they had no fuel in their tanks!

FGX-351 · 04-02-2006, 03:29 AM

gympie road caltex at carsaldine has it i think, not 100% sure but i think i have seen it there

flappist · 04-02-2006, 03:57 AM

I am fairly sure that there no Vortex 98 anywhere in QLD, it is Sydney and surrounding areas only

EFIwindsor · 05-02-2006, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

I am fairly sure that there no Vortex 98 anywhere in QLD, it is Sydney and surrounding areas only

correct.....according to the caltex website there a no qld stockists

red_hotxr6 · 05-02-2006, 10:44 AM

There is one at arana hills. Use it all the time. :eclipsee_

Steffo · 06-02-2006, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

The Standard Premium is called "Vortex" the equivilant of BP Ultimate and Shell Optimax is called "Vortex 98".

The reason i asked is that I am just running some tests in my Focus (LR Zetec) to see which fuel responds best to both driveability and economy.

So far have only tried Sloptimax and BP Ultimate, and the BP wins hands down.

And Yes, you are right Annerley did have the pumps the other day when i drove through, but they had no fuel in their tanks!

Try some Mobil Synergy 8000. Gotta be one of the best, if not the best 98 octane brew on sale in Aussie.

I've heard people claim to get the same performance from Mobil's Synergy 6000 (96 RON) as they do from Optimax...

Martyvan · 06-02-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Try some Mobil Synergy 8000. Gotta be one of the best, if not the best 98 octane brew on sale in Aussie.

I've heard people claim to get the same performance from Mobil's Synergy 6000 (96 RON) as they do from Optimax...

Have actually heard Similar. Is Synergy 6000 the "Standard" Premium that Mobil produce? Or is there ULP91, PULP95, Synergy6000-96, Synergy8000-98?
If its the 'standard' PULP,the 'local' mobil @ Aspley has it for only 5c per litre more than ULP!

From personal experience, I feel Optimax98 is overrated as a fuel.

flappist · 06-02-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Try some Mobil Synergy 8000. Gotta be one of the best, if not the best 98 octane brew on sale in Aussie.

Shame you can't get that in QLD either......

Martyvan · 06-02-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Shame you can't get that in QLD either......

We really are spoilt for choice in Qld

Sloptimax or Bp ultimate!

Actually, I think we can get the Synergy 8000 @ the Mobil's near the big BP travel centre's on the Bruce highway... called Mobil Big Fish or something?

flappist · 06-02-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

We really are spoilt for choice in Qld

Sloptimax or Bp ultimate!

Actually, I think we can get the Synergy 8000 @ the Mobil's near the big BP travel centre's on the Bruce highway... called Mobil Big Fish or something?

No, unfortunately Synergy 8000 is restricted to NSW & Vic, same as Vortex 98 is not up here either (Caltex confirmed it).

MO · 06-02-2006, 10:35 PM

This begs the question...WHY?

flappist · 06-02-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by John McMaster

This begs the question...WHY?

Logistics, both are made down south....

Deadman · 06-02-2006, 11:35 PM

Could always try that new 100RON Optimax Extreme to...

red_hotxr6 · 07-02-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

Could always try that new 100RON Optimax Extreme to...

Where in brisbane can you get this.?

Martyvan · 07-02-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

Could always try that new 100RON Optimax Extreme to...

Would give it a go, but its not recommended to run fuel with an ethanol content in it... well FCAI says E10 not recommended, but i wont even go with the E5 Optimax100!

FYI, Click on this link for Mobil: and click on Qld, then on the Synergy 8000 icon, shows that of all places it is sold @ Bundaberg Airport, and @ Normanton... Now I cant see too many performance vehicles based in Normanton (on Gulf of Carpentaria), that dont run on diesel... mmm most Bizarre... There is also a downloadable spreadsheet as well...

Flappist, if you are in H'bay, do you get to Bundy Often? If you do, swing by that servo next time

(Personally cant see the attraction of going to Bundy, unless getting another whisky barrel)

Martyvan · 07-02-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by red_hotxr6

Where in brisbane can you get this.?

I know Shell @ Milton on Coronation Drive has it, because I saw the signs which indicated you got an additional 200 fly buys points for filling up with it.

Click here for a National List of Optimax 100 Stockists

Martyvan · 07-02-2006, 11:20 AM

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flappist · 07-02-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

Would give it a go, but its not recommended to run fuel with an ethanol content in it... well FCAI says E10 not recommended, but i wont even go with the E5 Optimax100!

FYI, Click on this link for Mobil: and click on Qld, then on the Synergy 8000 icon, shows that of all places it is sold @ Bundaberg Airport, and @ Normanton... Now I cant see too many performance vehicles based in Normanton (on Gulf of Carpentaria), that dont run on diesel... mmm most Bizarre... There is also a downloadable spreadsheet as well...

Flappist, if you are in H'bay, do you get to Bundy Often? If you do, swing by that servo next time

(Personally cant see the attraction of going to Bundy, unless getting another whisky barrel)

Yes I have been past Bundy Airport Mobil many times and it has never stocked Synergy 8000, I suspect it is mistake on the web site.
Bundy Airport Mobil is a private site owned by Wessel Petroleum who are the Mobil Distributer for this region. If they did have access to 8000 it would be in ALL or their service stations.

Shell Opti 100 is an ethanol product and based on the results I have achieved with Boost 98...... bugger that!!