hi all.
just wondering on your thoughts of v power vs ordinary supermaket unleaded. what are the benefits ect?
just wondering on your thoughts of v power vs ordinary supermaket unleaded. what are the benefits ect?
v power vs ordinary(supermarket) unleaded
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Been told by a few mechanics that the tesco stuff isn't all that's it made out to be. The first car on the remap they did was running on it and was ok. After that all other cars on it ran c**p. Was told that v power is the best.
Saying that I run mine on sainsburys super . Haven't had Amy problems. At £1.41 per litre v power went out the window.
Saying that I run mine on sainsburys super . Haven't had Amy problems. At £1.41 per litre v power went out the window.
V-Power when the damn fuel is availble round here, it's hit and miss half the time the Shell station is closed, or out of V-Power
I do notice the difference with V-Power, runs much better, might just be a placebo effect.
Used Tesco 99 too, tbh V-Power runs better on my car
I do notice the difference with V-Power, runs much better, might just be a placebo effect.
Used Tesco 99 too, tbh V-Power runs better on my car
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V-Power without fail. Its only 5p a litre more than normal supermarket unleaded near me. So on a typical 45 litre fill up its only £2.25 more.
Cheapo fuel for £58 or the best for £62.25. Easy decision.
Cheapo fuel for £58 or the best for £62.25. Easy decision.
There have been tests on different fuels, if you have a search google. I believe Tesco's actually came out as the best overall in a few tests. Worth a look anyway for proof...rather than I buy the most expensive one because it must be the best
Only major benefit is octane level, more octane means the fuel is more stable and less prone to detonation(knock) the more stable the fuel the more timing can be run or less timing will be pulled.(timing retard).
I ran mine on 95oct for ages, only difference was it did not make optimal power, now i inject water and methanol into the engine so i'm probably running 110+ octane.
I will not fill up with anything other than Shell and for years now i've only used V-Power. It makes so much difference (in the right car).
The thing people do wrong is run low on fuel then put loads of V-power in and say they can't tell the difference.
Firstly - It will take a few fill ups of V-power to get the results required (as it has cleaning agents) if the car has been run on standard supermarket crap
Secondly - The extra weight of the fuel (if you put loads in) will take away the feeling of extra power
Thirdly - The higher octane won't ignite as easily so reduces the risk of fatal knocking in a turbo'd motor.
The thing people do wrong is run low on fuel then put loads of V-power in and say they can't tell the difference.
Firstly - It will take a few fill ups of V-power to get the results required (as it has cleaning agents) if the car has been run on standard supermarket crap
Secondly - The extra weight of the fuel (if you put loads in) will take away the feeling of extra power
Thirdly - The higher octane won't ignite as easily so reduces the risk of fatal knocking in a turbo'd motor.
Same here (V-Power club member too), they gave me a £22 fuel voucher. I do all the 30litre fill up's and stuff too
Knocking isn't fatal until it reaches 10+ CF's, if you car is hitting 10+ you have bigger problems to worry about, a standard car will never hit this on tecso standard or V-power unless there is a serious problems.
Really, extra weight, give me a brake, thats like saying don't carry passangers.Rip the back seats or remove the spare tyre.
Clear the adaptations on your ECU if you are worried about not getting the benefits instantly.
I have seen cars practically instantly make more power on the dyno when octane boost is applied, by instantly i mean a few minutes, not a few tanks.
Standard super market isn't crap TBO, Are they the same cleaning agents that have had numerous reports of fcking cars up.
You might make 10bhp less on standard fuel, your car might feel slower depending on how much you weigh
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Knocking isn't fatal until it reaches 10+ CF's, if you car is hitting 10+ you have bigger problems to worry about, a standard car will never hit this on tecso standard or V-power unless there is a serious problems.
Really, extra weight, give me a brake, thats like saying don't carry passangers.Rip the back seats or remove the spare tyre.
Clear the adaptations on your ECU if you are worried about not getting the benefits instantly.
I have seen cars practically instantly make more power on the dyno when octane boost is applied, by instantly i mean a few minutes, not a few tanks.
Standard super market isn't crap TBO, Are they the same cleaning agents that have had numerous reports of fcking cars up.
You might make 10bhp less on standard fuel, your car might feel slower depending on how much you weigh
So you telling me you don't notice the weight of a full tank of fuel compared with a near empty tank or the weight of a passenger, i notice every bit!
The power to weight changes so the performance changes as does the handling. If you can't feel that ya not a natural driver.
I never said get rid of weight, i was making the point that to notice the difference of V-Power, don't fill up full after driving low as the weight will make it less noticeable. It's a fact! Yes you will make instant gains but you will see even more gains after running it for a few days and allowing it to do the whole job as Vpower cleans engine componants (injectors etc) and breaks down the crap in your tank so it can take a few runs on it to see the FULL benefit. Why would i be worried about not seeing instant results????
I've never had a uf'd engine from using Shell (inc V-power) and neither has my Grandad who's always had top end motors and used Shell. Also How many people using Shell had silicon in there fuel and how many had it from using Supermarket fuel a few years back, thousands.
I'm probably about average weight 12stone @ 6' tall but as your body weighs the same before you've filled up the car and after you've filled up that won't make any difference on feeling the extra power or not
So you telling me you don't notice the weight of a full tank of fuel compared with a near empty tank or the weight of a passenger, i notice every bit!
The power to weight changes so the performance changes as does the handling. If you can't feel that ya not a natural driver.
I never said get rid of weight, i was making the point that to notice the difference of V-Power, don't fill up full after driving low as the weight will make it less noticeable. It's a fact! Yes you will make instant gains but you will see even more gains after running it for a few days and allowing it to do the whole job as Vpower cleans engine componants (injectors etc) and breaks down the crap in your tank so it can take a few runs on it to see the FULL benefit. Why would i be worried about not seeing instant results????
I've never had a uf'd engine from using Shell (inc V-power) and neither has my Grandad who's always had top end motors and used Shell. Also How many people using Shell had silicon in there fuel and how many had it from using Supermarket fuel a few years back, thousands.
I'm probably about average weight 12stone @ 6' tall but as your body weighs the same before you've filled up the car and after you've filled up that won't make any difference on feeling the extra power or not
Where did i say i didn't notice the difference????! i had 4 Leon's now and know every inch of them, natural driver, LOL, your having a laugh.
Please back up your claims of cleaning your tank/injectors, or are you just repeating Shell's marketing rant from there website. I can post pics of injectors run on 95oct for 50k and there spotless
V-power is better, don't get me wrong, but it only marginally better and peeps are filled with a lot of internet myths and misinformation in addition to fuel snobbery, uhhh i only put the best in my car, but at the same time they probably drive the $hite out of the gear box.
And your claims of the car handling better on a half tank of fuel, LOL again, the wind moving across you car would make more difference as would the heat in your tyres
Marginal, your driving a Seat Leon not an F1 car. Run V-power if your wish, its certainly not bad for your car, but i do think its not as good as Shell would have your think, they all need an marketing angle, this is there's.oldskool
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I use v-power, 2 points per litre on thier club card. It's a noted fuel and that's good enough in my opinion.
If i'm really strapped for cash i'll use Tesco but i figure i bought the car so i might as well treat it well. If i spent that amount on a new motor i wouldn't want to put anything but the best in it. (by the best i mean recommended higher octane)
I found out last year that BP's 'Super' is actually only 97 octane too, and in general more expensive than Shell.... check out the pumps if you fill up there. Lol!
If i'm really strapped for cash i'll use Tesco but i figure i bought the car so i might as well treat it well. If i spent that amount on a new motor i wouldn't want to put anything but the best in it.
(by the best i mean recommended higher octane)I found out last year that BP's 'Super' is actually only 97 octane too, and in general more expensive than Shell.... check out the pumps if you fill up there. Lol!
V power for me. The price between regular petrol and V power is the price of about 2 or 3 decent bottles of ale or lager. Saying as I don't often drink and don't smoke, I don't begrudge giving my baby the good stuff, I'm spending money I've already saved elsewhere!
I use V Power or Neste 98 oct. gas when there is no Shell station near me. I don't notice any difference in my car between different gasolines but in my Fireblade there is very noticeable difference between low (95 oct.) and high (98-99 oct.) gasoline in low speed and rpm's. Bike did start to twitch when I did fill up it with low oct. gasoline. And it started also knockin in low rpm's when I accelerate from stand still.
There has been tests in car shows from different gasoline and octane boosters. Results: Little car with low performance motor (Reno Clio) dosn't care what you are feed for it. High performance car (Subaru Impreza STI, VW Golf GTI) performance will improves when you are using high octane gas. Octane boosters didn't work in this test what I saw. I don't anymore remember this octane booster test accurate.
There has been tests in car shows from different gasoline and octane boosters. Results: Little car with low performance motor (Reno Clio) dosn't care what you are feed for it. High performance car (Subaru Impreza STI, VW Golf GTI) performance will improves when you are using high octane gas. Octane boosters didn't work in this test what I saw. I don't anymore remember this octane booster test accurate.
I dont have a shell garage any where near me so i use tesco 99 and have been for the last 3 years.
Id also say that the cleaning agents in v power make a difference. When my head was off it was noted how clean and how little bore wear had taken place.
Its also kinda cool as theres a porker showroom down the road so if theres a queue its usually a 911.... you get the look "why you putting vpower in a shopping trolley"
very ture.. i never actually thought of that
doesnt seem so much difference as when you just see the 5p more... ive never actually used v power but i will give it a try when i need to fill upSimilar threads
