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Title: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 24, 2011, 05:52:24 pm
Running my first tank of V Power, and I can feel a difference in acceleration.

This might be psychological, but it feels quicker. Anyone else feel the same?

 :driver:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 24, 2011, 06:00:31 pm

Decembers 4th petrol thread?  :laugh:  :tree:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: sub39h on December 24, 2011, 08:13:12 pm
placebo. your car needs 2 or 3 tanks minimum to respond to the difference
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: mrobbie on December 24, 2011, 08:33:33 pm
I notice zero difference when I use Shell V Power or Shell ordinary, however the computer shows a minor change in MPG (minor being 0.2-0.3mpg)
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Wolf Burger on December 24, 2011, 08:50:32 pm
Shell says  :happy2:

Utter nonsense
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: bulak on December 24, 2011, 09:29:12 pm

It's all about Tesco 99
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: maxload on December 24, 2011, 09:31:49 pm
Higher quality fuel = better preformance = better mpg =  :smiley:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Gene Hunt on December 24, 2011, 09:52:59 pm
I notice zero difference when I use Shell V Power or Shell ordinary, however the computer shows a minor change in MPG (minor being 0.2-0.3mpg)
............take note of the sticker of on the inside of the fuel filler cap next time you open it. :happy2:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: robby on December 24, 2011, 09:55:11 pm
When i first got my ED30 i used several tanks of v-power. When i was running low 1 morning with no shell stations nearby i stuck in £30 of Asdas offering and within a couple of miles the computer showed the mpg had dropped by 2mpg  :surprised:

I went back to v power on the next fill up and the mpg went back up.
Today i stuck in £40 worth (1/2 tank) of Tesco momentum to see how that does (station is closer than shell)
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: ub7rm on December 24, 2011, 11:17:07 pm
I've run a mix of 99ron vs 95ron for the last few months (due to availability of 99) and I can report that what i have for breakfast affects the mpg more than the fuel in the tank.  Slight change in performance is noticeable though when pressing on.

Date            Lts     Miles    Real MPG      Cost     Cost /l   
30/09/2011   39.81   319.8   36.5   £52.51   £1.319   95 RON
07/10/2011   26.14   202.7   35.3   £35.52   £1.359   99 RON
21/10/2011   38.46   291.2   34.4   £52.27   £1.359   99 RON
27/10/2011   40.25   299   33.8   £53.09   £1.319   95 RON
04/11/2011   43.05   314.5   33.2   £58.94   £1.369   99 RON
17/11/2011   44.86   343.6   34.8   £60.52   £1.349   99 RON
21/11/2011   41.78   325.5   35.4   £56.36   £1.349   99 RON
25/11/2011   33.58   251.9   34.1   £43.62   £1.299   95 RON
07/12/2011   34.71   240.8   31.5   £45.09   £1.299   95 RON
14/12/2011   43.14   319   33.6   £58.20   £1.349   99 RON

Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: itismebigd on December 25, 2011, 06:32:01 am
V power all the way,car does`nt know anything else.
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: driver rider on December 25, 2011, 08:07:03 am
I notice zero difference when I use Shell V Power or Shell ordinary, however the computer shows a minor change in MPG (minor being 0.2-0.3mpg)
............take note of the sticker of on the inside of the fuel filler cap next time you open it. :happy2:

what stickers inside the fuel cap?
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 25, 2011, 08:22:57 am

Telling you what grade of fuel to use  :wink:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Mk5 GTian on December 25, 2011, 05:22:37 pm

Decembers 4th petrol thread?  :laugh:  :tree:

Sorry Mike didn't see that one!  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Wolf Burger on December 25, 2011, 06:52:46 pm
I work for Shell and have done since 1997

Slightly higher rating yes

Other than that its for people to think they are going to go faster and further!

Muppet fuel
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: driver rider on December 25, 2011, 07:41:57 pm

Telling you what grade of fuel to use  :wink:

 :ashamed: Oh I see.  I'm assuming 99RON didn't pick my car but thats another story.
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: driver rider on December 25, 2011, 08:26:58 pm
I work for Shell and have done since 1997

Slightly higher rating yes

Other than that its for people to think they are going to go faster and further!

Muppet fuel

May I ask what makes you say this?
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: edd666999 on December 26, 2011, 02:43:08 am
I work for Shell and have done since 1997

Slightly higher rating yes

Other than that its for people to think they are going to go faster and further!

Muppet fuel

Interesting view, anything science backing your opinion or just your view?
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: sundance on December 26, 2011, 09:36:00 am

Interesting view, anything science backing your opinion or just your view?

+1

So are you disputing the results of a number of rolling road tests which show a clear power increase when using fuels like V-Power?

Here for example:  http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/Fuel_Test_Results_Update.shtml

Or even the much maligned Fifth Gear tests?

Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: sundance on December 26, 2011, 09:42:24 am
PS: If you can actually prove to me you work for Shell I will change my name by Deed Poll to 'Macho Man Randy Savage'  :indifferent:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: driver rider on December 26, 2011, 03:53:09 pm
@Wolf Burger...... we are all still waiting for your answer.... :party: :party:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Upperoilcan on December 26, 2011, 05:52:25 pm
I was advised by the guys who remapped my car last year to run Shell VPower and have done so ever since.

I have heard some peeps dropping HP when they have changed to a lesser fuel although i cant confirm this.
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Post by: vRS Carl on December 26, 2011, 05:56:16 pm
PS: If you can actually prove to me you work for Shell I will change my name by Deed Poll to 'Macho Man Randy Savage'  :indifferent:

He might be a cleaner for them  :laugh:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Upperoilcan on December 27, 2011, 09:56:08 am
This morning Vpower petrol cheaper than than Shells normal Diesel. 137 Per Litre :laugh:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: maxload on December 27, 2011, 11:59:46 am
I work for Shell and have done since 1997

Slightly higher rating yes

Other than that its for people to think they are going to go faster and further!

Muppet fuel

So you have worked for shell since 1997 as a cleaner or till assistant , as you clearly have no idea what you are talking about. Please provide some more info to prove us wrong. Do you suggest I run my car on 95ron instead?  :grin:
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Wolf Burger on December 27, 2011, 09:45:40 pm
I must appologise fellas the joke about me working for Shell and the muppet fuel joke was for the benefit of a good friend on here!
He left me out to dry and contacted me today with regard to its response!

Needless to say I owe him one!!! :booty:

Great Forum and some great posters with masses of knowledge! I'm loving the information.

Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: driver rider on December 27, 2011, 10:05:54 pm
I must appologise fellas the joke about me working for Shell and the muppet fuel joke was for the benefit of a good friend on here!
He left me out to dry and contacted me today with regard to its response!

Needless to say I owe him one!!! :booty:

Great Forum and some great posters with masses of knowledge! I'm loving the information.



lol!  You've made a grand entrance don't think you'll be forgotten in a hurry.  :wink:  I actually laughed when I read your latest post!  Good stuff.  I love it on here as well.  Hoping there will be some meets in the spring/summer time as the guys on here seem to be top drawer!
Title: Re: Shell V Power. Like!
Post by: Wolf Burger on December 27, 2011, 11:43:08 pm
I might get to the Shark performance day mate if it comes off! On V power of course  :P