It IS an interesting debate, if you think it works for you and you are happy with it, then it's great.
As I said earlier, I have doubts about wether the results you achieved are sustainable. I'd be interested to see how it performs in the long term, if you've miscalculated the amount of fuel in a tankful, recalculating it over several tankfuls will confirm it.
I fill up all over the place and I've driven diesels since 1984, I can'y say I've noticed any difference in one make/supplier to another at all. However I do think that the fuel in France seems to make the car go better - or is this just because the engine has had a good long run? I will say that the 'premium' stuff I occasionially use in France does produce more mpg. I have made like for like comparisons and always check my mileage by brimming the tank and then taking measuements to calculate - I don't just rely on the vehicle computer, though I have to say that it is very accurate
Quote: Originally posted by vikki4996 on 09/6/2009
I am replying to this thread on behalf of my OH he is a petrol tanker driver for a leading supermarket chain who loads out of the same terminals as Shell and other retailers, the fuel comes out of the same storage tanks for everybody. Shell do not have there own terminal it will either be Conoco terminal or LOR Total at Immingham. Hope this clarifys it.
Maybe so - fuel is fuel is fuel. But what is added to the basic fuel can make a difference, both to performance and to price.
From the Shell website:
Our differentiated fuels, which are sold under the Shell V-Power, Shell Pura and Shell Defenda brands, contain special formulations designed to enhance performance. Our research indicates that Shell now sells more differentiated fuels than anyone else.
We have also recently launched Shell Fuel Economy formula, available in our standard fuel in 19 countries.
We are developing new fuel components that can be blended with petrol and diesel for today’s cars. Shell fuels containing gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuel and biofuel blends are already on sale in many countries around the world. These fuels can offer environmental and performance benefits and can be used in existing modern engines.
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"Tests showed that super fuels do not save the drivers money, don’t improve car performance and are of no help to the environment, the consumer magazine said."
Shell V power was one of those tested. It's not clear if we are even talking of these differentiated fuels or just normal fuels.
If i have offended anyone by my posing this tread i am sincerly appologetic, this was simply an exrcise to see if any one else had had the same problems.Nothing more or less
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Topic: VAUXHALL DIESEL supermarket or what?
