Shell V-Power unleaded price premium over standard
Discussion
Siy said:
Well - this has been an eye opener. I had no idea that Tesco sold 99 Ron petrol... and I certainly wouldn't have trusted it - but it seems everyone here holds it in similar regards as vPower
I only used VPower for my P&J. Am less picky with my daily, but even then, still tend to go vPower if I am nearby.
So - people actually think the Tesco M99 is on a par with (or almost) the Shell equivalent?
I think it's better, not the least because my two that slurp it cost me less to run if I fill them at Tesco and it's more widely available.I only used VPower for my P&J. Am less picky with my daily, but even then, still tend to go vPower if I am nearby.
So - people actually think the Tesco M99 is on a par with (or almost) the Shell equivalent?
Riley Blue said:
Siy said:
Well - this has been an eye opener. I had no idea that Tesco sold 99 Ron petrol... and I certainly wouldn't have trusted it - but it seems everyone here holds it in similar regards as vPower
I only used VPower for my P&J. Am less picky with my daily, but even then, still tend to go vPower if I am nearby.
So - people actually think the Tesco M99 is on a par with (or almost) the Shell equivalent?
I think it's better, not the least because my two that slurp it cost me less to run if I fill them at Tesco and it's more widely available.I only used VPower for my P&J. Am less picky with my daily, but even then, still tend to go vPower if I am nearby.
So - people actually think the Tesco M99 is on a par with (or almost) the Shell equivalent?
Sadly due to living in the middle of nowhere means my closest Tesco that does Momentum is 25 miles away. Thankfully my Astra Coupe daily and V8 Disco will happily run on the cheap stuff
cslwannabe said:
...My local Shell garage isn't that competitively priced these days IMHO - currently 123.9 for unleaded and 126.9 for diseasal, however their VPower unleaded is 'only' 9p a litre more expensive...
I would think that most on here would agree that diesel is a disease... 
QuickQuack said:
cslwannabe said:
...My local Shell garage isn't that competitively priced these days IMHO - currently 123.9 for unleaded and 126.9 for diseasal, however their VPower unleaded is 'only' 9p a litre more expensive...
I would think that most on here would agree that diesel is a disease... 
s off.Pica-Pica said:
QuickQuack said:
cslwannabe said:
...My local Shell garage isn't that competitively priced these days IMHO - currently 123.9 for unleaded and 126.9 for diseasal, however their VPower unleaded is 'only' 9p a litre more expensive...
I would think that most on here would agree that diesel is a disease... s off.mp3manager said:
Being Scottish I'm tighter than two coats of paint, doubly so since I'm on benefits but my FK2 Type R always runs on V-Power regardless of the cost.
A true petrolhead gives their P&J the best, IMO.
You have no idea if it's the best. Marketing ftw.A true petrolhead gives their P&J the best, IMO.
Edited by mp3manager on Monday 7th May 16:49
My Elise R got BP Ultimate last time but will normally get Momentum 99.
EazyDuz said:
No such thing as premium fuel, its just regular fuel with a different name and magical cleaning additives.
Well, the "fuel" element may well be the same indeed, but the overall liquid entering your tank IS different as it has different chemical properties courtesy of the additives changing its resistance to knocking (premature and uncontrolled self-ingition of the fuel). One could simply fill up with ordinary petrol and add their own additives to produce a similar fuel mixture but unless you know the precise recipe for the additives used by a particular firm, it will be a slightly hit and miss affair and would not be undergoing the same stringent quality control measures.QuickQuack said:
Well, the "fuel" element may well be the same indeed, but the overall liquid entering your tank IS different as it has different chemical properties courtesy of the additives changing its resistance to knocking (premature and uncontrolled self-ingition of the fuel). One could simply fill up with ordinary petrol and add their own additives to produce a similar fuel mixture but unless you know the precise recipe for the additives used by a particular firm, it will be a slightly hit and miss affair and would not be undergoing the same stringent quality control measures.
Since every engine is different, for peak performance every engine would need its own precise measurements of additives to make a difference. Since thats impossible from a pump, they add insignificant amounts to suit all road going vehicles, thus makes no difference.Its a bit like trying to create some alcohol which in 1 shot would get anyone black out drunk, but since everyone has different tolerances you end up just making a shot of vodka.
EazyDuz said:
Since every engine is different, for peak performance every engine would need its own precise measurements of additives to make a difference. Since thats impossible from a pump, they add insignificant amounts to suit all road going vehicles, thus makes no difference.
Its a bit like trying to create some alcohol which in 1 shot would get anyone black out drunk, but since everyone has different tolerances you end up just making a shot of vodka.
Indeed, very true about the fact that the fuel from the pump being designed to suit as many vehicles as possible. In fact, I suspct that the formula keeps evolving slowly to cater for newer engines with different performance requirements. The problem is, bland as a branded bottle of whatever drink you like might be, I wouldn't be confident that my home brew would be any better. Others undoubtedly will be more competent than me so while they can concoct their own booze/fuel additives, I'll stick to the bland versions. Its a bit like trying to create some alcohol which in 1 shot would get anyone black out drunk, but since everyone has different tolerances you end up just making a shot of vodka.
EazyDuz said:
Since every engine is different, for peak performance every engine would need its own precise measurements of additives to make a difference. Since thats impossible from a pump, they add insignificant amounts to suit all road going vehicles, thus makes no difference.
Its a bit like trying to create some alcohol which in 1 shot would get anyone black out drunk, but since everyone has different tolerances you end up just making a shot of vodka.
Crap attempt at an analogy.Its a bit like trying to create some alcohol which in 1 shot would get anyone black out drunk, but since everyone has different tolerances you end up just making a shot of vodka.
No one is suggesting that a single tank of premium fuel will solve all your woes.
Just like a single McDonalds meal doesn't make you obese.
But a single caffeine drink of 40mg caffeine can make a difference to your behaviour even if your drink 2 litres of water. And yet it's an insignificant amount by mass.
Chemistry is a wonderful thing.
mp3manager said:
Being Scottish I'm tighter than two coats of paint, doubly so since I'm on benefits but my FK2 Type R always runs on V-Power regardless of the cost.
A true petrolhead gives their P&J the best, IMO.
and people say benefits are too low A true petrolhead gives their P&J the best, IMO.
Edited by mp3manager on Monday 7th May 16:49
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