Went to fill up my daughter's DS5 tonight and the pump had a choice of Shell diesel or Shell V power diesel. Only ever seen "diesel". Anyone know much about the difference ?
Diesel is remarkably stable stuff. The other day I started a diesel tractor that had been outside unused for maybe 10 years. It fired right up.
Roger
Yes I do. The V power has special chemical additives that are very effective at their intended purpose. What these additives achieve is to remove more cents per litre from your pocket into theirs. Its another fantastic triumph of marketing over knowledge. No need to concern yourself over cetane number, just fill up with Premium and you will feel better in the knowledge of whatever image the marketer has conjured up in your mind.Went to fill up my daughter's DS5 tonight and the pump had a choice of Shell diesel or Shell V power diesel. Only ever seen "diesel". Anyone know much about the difference ?
There are only four refineries left in Australia and Viva is talking of closing the ex Shell refinery in Geelong. That leaves Mobil Altona, BP in WA and Caltex in Brisbane.
Now the Government has adopted a new policy on fuel security given the changed international situation in North Asia we are to hold at least a months supply on the mainland. This may result in pressure/incentive to keep our refineries open.
The standard for the fuel component of premium is identical to normal. Both are covered by it by law, and both fuel types have identical combustion characteristics. The standard applies to all brands.
Premium additives are the magic secret ingredients of the individual oil companies, but we know that they include detergents, anti-foaming agents and corrosion inhibitors. None will improve firing.
I normally fill at Shell and Liberty. I prefer the latter because of price. The car performs exactly the same on these. The purpose of marketing is to encourage you to feel a difference.