shell diesel V-power

[Iceman007]

Ok I stop at a Shell. I'm New to diesel cars and I know only 50ppm is what I am suppose to use.

Now there are 2 types of 50ppm diesel to choose from. The one is nogal expensive the Vpower diesel. Is any one currently using it and do you see a differance in power or mileage?

What do you guys recon is the best diesel for BMW?

:fencelook:[/u]

 

[lambchop]

I use the Vpower stuff, 50ppm
they all much of muchness to be honest
I used to love Engen but no idea what happened to that stuff but my car felt like a chico 1.4 after a few tanks.. when it first launched it was amazing fuel.

 

[Jerez]

V Power diesel in my Civic seems to make a difference... And I'm a sceptic

 

[Midas335i]

I found Engen to be better than Shell for me :thumbs:

 

[ChefDJ]

I'll give Shell V-Power diesel a shot :thumbs:

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

Filled up at caltex today and I can feel a slight difference compared to the engen diesel I usually get.. It's luck of the draw really, I have run shell and sasol before and could not tell a difference..

 

[herr bmw]

will have to try shell,been using engen and cant get below 7,6l/100,no matter how i drive

 

[///Moose]

I use shell V Power Diesel been working well but I heard Engen advertising crazy this past week around an improved diesel that cleans injectors blah blah ...

 

[Avi123]

i usually avoid 500 ppm and thats my rule of thumb.
everybody has a different marketing ploy and to be honest i have found no significant difference other than maybe a few extra km's on a fillup.
i do notice that many shell stations have both the regular 500ppm which they market as diesel extra and the 50ppm v power and just a thought but maybe you missed a zero on the standard diesel/diesel extra sticker.

 

[phantom]

i usually avoid 500 ppm and thats my rule of thumb.
everybody has a different marketing ploy and to be honest i have found no significant difference other than maybe a few extra km's on a fillup.
i do notice that many shell stations have both the regular 500ppm which they market as diesel extra and the 50ppm v power and just a thought but maybe you missed a zero on the standard diesel/diesel extra sticker.

Have had the shell v power, the sasol and total tested in lab. Results very similar with cetane value 51 to 53. Overseas the diesel has a cetane rating of 55. On range covered and many tanks i have found the total to give the best consumption. I also like the fact that it does not foam so much.:thumbs:

 

[Dippies]

Been using SASOL 50ppm that gives me the best consumption and Shell V power the best power.

 

[tyronzn]

its preference really but i found sasol works best for me.

 

[Clownshoe]

All in the mind if you ask me. It all comes from the same refinery, in Cape Town at least. I would say environmental conditions have a bigger impact on how the car feels than fuel additives. How heavy my foot is one day to the next will wipe out any perceivable l/100km change. You would have to focus on one outlet for 100,000km before any noticeable changes in sooting / engine cleaning even by their own admission I bet.

Save fuel by going to the closet garage... 50ppm will extend oil life.

 

[Avi123]

i usually avoid 500 ppm and thats my rule of thumb.
everybody has a different marketing ploy and to be honest i have found no significant difference other than maybe a few extra km's on a fillup.
i do notice that many shell stations have both the regular 500ppm which they market as diesel extra and the 50ppm v power and just a thought but maybe you missed a zero on the standard diesel/diesel extra sticker.

Have had the shell v power, the sasol and total tested in lab. Results very similar with cetane value 51 to 53. Overseas the diesel has a cetane rating of 55. On range covered and many tanks i have found the total to give the best consumption. I also like the fact that it does not foam so much.:thumbs:

I Love learning on this forum, Thanks Phantom, never even knew how important the cetane value was, also reminded me that total does give quite the best mileage.raise:

 

[ChefDJ]

Save fuel by going to the closet garage... 50ppm will extend oil life.

Statement of the day.

Couldn't agree more :thumbs:

 

[Avi123]

I dont know about you guys, but I feel as diesel drivers we should know where to fill up at the best prices as well.
i know of the following in my area.( randburg/rosebank)
Total Malibongwe, cnr pres. fouche in sharonlea has diesel at cost on wednesdays and saturdays.
day to day caltex on hans schoeman cnr silverpine is currently R12.60/ltr.
and the sasol on Jan Smuts in Rosebank(mintys tyres) is @12.65/ltr everyday as well

 

[KarshS]

Driving a D for about 2 weeks now.

When i filled Engen 50ppm the car felt like it had a boost leak i thought i broke something. Car was eating Diesel. After i ran it out i tried Shell and it was abit better.

Filled up with Sasol on Saturday and i got all my power back. and my consumption dropped alot

Sasol FTW :joy:

 

[ChefDJ]

Total Malibongwe, cnr pres. fouche in sharonlea has diesel at cost on wednesdays and saturdays.

Serious? :fencelook:

 

[Avi123]

Total Malibongwe, cnr pres. fouche in sharonlea has diesel at cost on wednesdays and saturdays.

Serious? :fencelook:

YUUUUUP!!!!:thumbs:

well that what they say, anyway it is the cheapest diesel i have seen around. should be under R12.50/ltr, although, i must confess, not been there for a while.

 

[ChefDJ]

I'll have a look and report back :thumbs: