optimax replacment shell v-power 99 RON

[custarddog]

just tryed the Shell v-power fuel, runs great and it must have priced wrong at the pump 99.9p a liter-- the chim seemed to run better on it

the shell garage is just off junction 7 M6

[FlipFlopGriff]

any address?
FFG

[munky]

Tried 100 octane v-power in Germany and to be honest didn't notice that much difference, MPG wasn't any better either (although I did get from Frankfurt to the chunnel in 4h 45)

[v8 racing]

This is one of those things thats all in the mind! if your engine doesnt pink/detonate it wont make any difference to the power at all, however if your engine is running with detonation or on the edge of then yes you will get more power, you could also advance the dizzy slightly and get a few bhp more too but we are talking a few unless you have a motor built to run on 100 octane fuel

[custarddog]

in hindsite i did have some of tescos finest in the tank - bit of an emergency stop before hand!

[ttrigg]

Excuse the ignorance but I have just been throwing in any old super unleaded be it Tescos sainsburys or shell, is this not a good idea, cant say I have noticed a difference.
go easy on me guys I am a relative newbie

[Chauch]

I actually find the Tesco Super 99 pretty good unless you leave your car sitting around for long periods when it seemed to cause problems.

[tvrbob]

ttrigg said:

Excuse the ignorance

Shell Optimax / V Power (same stuff really) is better for V8 TVR's. The issue of stepper motor carbon build up is all but eliminated if you stick to Shell. Tesco and BP super fuels do not eliminate this problem.

Edited to add 'in my opinion'

Edited by tvrbob on Sunday 27th August 16:52

[225]

I found Optimax is the best and I try to use it when possible, Tesco 99 ron is great fun, noticably perkier and makes lots of pops and bangs. Any other super unleaded feels like I put 7up in the tank!

Edited by 225 on Monday 28th August 08:15

[TVRTimH]

Optimax all the time, apparently guaranteed to be at least 98 RON, my car seems to run smoother (and louder) rather than the usual 97 RON Super stuff elsewhere.

[Rum Runner]

Funny my 4.0hc coughs at 1800rpm on anything other than Esso super ,but not tried the new shell 99 RON

[the gazman]

custarddog said:

just tryed the Shell v-power fuel, runs great and it must have priced wrong at the pump 99.9p a liter-- the chim seemed to run better on it

the shell garage is just off junction 7 M6

I just paid 98.9p at St Albans, new launch price methinks

[stu 9thgate]

Shell Optimax for me too, im not sure what the difference would be if i put other fuel in but my car has lived on this stuff for all its life so i aint changing it now..

[Derek Smith]

It's not just the increase in octane ratings for Ultimate and Optimax. It's the additives, or rather the additional additives, that are in the fuel that make for much cleaner running. Any car that's got a few miles under the sump will generally benefit from the cleaning properties of UltiOpti if they are used regularly.

I've ran my 50,000 Chim on Optimax for months, with a noticeable improvement, and have since alternated with 'normal' super unleaded and there's been no noticable deterioration.

I did a bit of research for an article and independant tests, whatever independant means, showed a decrease in petrol consumption. The extra cost of the fuels does not quite wipe out the advantages evidently so you save a little money. Mind you, the improvement in running is worth the extra. You get what you pay for.

I've noted a difference in sound as well. I thought first of all that I was imagining it but my son commented on it. Who would have thought that you could improve on the sound of an RV8?

[unrepentant]

I now have a Shell V-Power club card.



So I shan't be talking to the likes of you lot anymore.




They only recently sent me my shiny new Optimax card. What a waste of plastic. I see I have enough points for an ipod nano. Worth having?

[caduceus]

Not tried the V Power yet, as I find the Tesco 99 stuff fine.

Did have to put some BP Ultimate in the other day, and it felt like the car was running on catpi$$. The pop 'n' bang factor went right down. Won't be using that again.

[puffsorted2]

unrepentant said:

I now have a Shell V-Power club card.



So I shan't be talking to the likes of you lot anymore.




They only recently sent me my shiny new Optimax card. What a waste of plastic. I see I have enough points for an ipod nano. Worth having?

Yeap V-Power card has just arrived with new annoying curved edge - I thought the V-Power card was a bonus above the Plus Points card? 300 litres a quarter needed to qualify etc, or am I wrong (can't be arsed to read the bumpf supplied)

[thegreengoblet]

Went from Optimax to Tesco 99 RON and haven't looked back.
Get yourself a Tesco Credit Card and see the club card points roll in.
You'll earn more than enough to pay for that vital RAC membership!

[allyt]

Good article today:

www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=14919

I have used two tanks of the Vpower in the T350.... not noticed much faster but sounds better and more bangs. End of the day same price as Optimax and if it looks after your engine better and gives you a little bit more power for the same price.... i'm

[unrepentant]

puffsorted2 said:

unrepentant said:

I now have a Shell V-Power club card.

Yeap V-Power card has just arrived with new annoying curved edge

Sounds like they're doling them out to just anybody. I shall return mine forthwith.