Shell V-power Gasoline
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Originally Posted by Trvlr5
It looks like the V-power fuel is only available in Europe at the moment. Even so, I wonder which marketing genius dreamt up that claim about improving handling?
Beside the point in any case. All these addiatives could only dilute the true potential of the gasoline, specially if its just cleaning products. Looks like its really just a mask for crappy gasoline.
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Originally Posted by Trvlr5
It looks like the V-power fuel is only available in Europe at the moment. Even so, I wonder which marketing genius dreamt up that claim about improving handling?
By the way V-power is here in the U.S. Atleast it's all around Texas right now.
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I agree with RoadSpike. Anything in the gas that doesn't combust (such as detergents, etc.) is a waste of space that could be taken up by more gas. Very few cleaning agents, if any, could survive the heat of the combustion chamber and ignition spark long enough to actually work (can you imagine how hot the fuel injectors get?)
Originally Posted by Trvlr5
It looks like the V-power fuel is only available in Europe at the moment. Even so, I wonder which marketing genius dreamt up that claim about improving handling?
I have it in Indiana, and were usually the last to get things!
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Yes...
Imagine my suprise this morning when I go by the Shell station and see the big "Try the new V-Power Gas" balloon on top of the building...
Then again, Kansas City does seem to be a step or two behind the times on a regular basis.
Then again, Kansas City does seem to be a step or two behind the times on a regular basis.
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Hey I live in Indiana also, I bet that new Shell gas will improve you fuel mileage, add 30 more whp, get you more chicks, get you a raise at work all for the price of a gallon of gas. Hell I bet if you get 10 fill ups they(shell) will probably sponsor you for a weekend with the SCCA fellows. Just my $2.03 per gallon feelings!!!!!!!!!!
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i always like shell, mobile does good for me too, power wise shell is better for me i dunno why tho, plus i get better gas mileage out of it. My poli sci professor explained to us what a conspiracy gasoline compaines are, and that most companies do not process there crude oil as well *** shell does. how much this is ture i dont know, but i use shell.
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I just filled up with Shell V power yesterday, and I noticed big fat NOTHING!
EIonJess: we only get 91 here in Hawaii too at regular stations. We have 100 octane available but at $6-$7/ gal
EIonJess: we only get 91 here in Hawaii too at regular stations. We have 100 octane available but at $6-$7/ gal
Originally Posted by sykosis
I just filled up with Shell V power yesterday, and I noticed big fat NOTHING!
EIonJess: we only get 91 here in Hawaii too at regular stations. We have 100 octane available but at $6-$7/ gal
EIonJess: we only get 91 here in Hawaii too at regular stations. We have 100 octane available but at $6-$7/ gal