Shell V-Power Nitro+

[Thaiyotakamli]

i dont even want to touch Shell

 

 

 

 

 

 

until my Esso petrol vouchers use finish

[Voodooman]

Nowadays still need to floor accelerator to get more power? What underpowered car is that?

 

I feel some of you damn low self esteem. Whatever you want to pump is your choice, no need to come here to justify how much you pay for it.

For me I do not always pump V-power, it's just an occasional thing. What I will find is compromise that will suit my driving needs. You want to pump RON95 or 97 up north nobody really gives a rat's ass. I'm just here to share my experience, not to say worth it or waste money or what fxxk. You are entitled to your own experience and opinion what the fuel does to your car. I won't argue with that coz we do not drive the same car. But there's no need to suan siao others on what fuel they would want to use. Geez. Some ppl can be so immature.

 

 

My post must have rubbed you the wrong way? Well, I am sharing my experience and opinion too and it is your money and you can pump what you want, a rat's ass if you so desire.

 

Heng you are not a mod, otherwise MCF would be a lot less fun but politically more correct, killing this forum even faster.

 

Ok back to topic. My experience is there is very marginal difference between 95 and 98 and the extra moolah spent is not worth it. By right, paying a 30-cent premium should allow you to immediately feel a boost. And to be politically correct, there is no right or wrong to it since it is your money. If any of the petrol companies can proof it scientifically, they would have marketed it in a loud and clear manner (ie. dyno proven, track confirmed, century sprint dropped from x.x second to y.y second, etc). I don't see that. I however did feel 98 gave my ex Honda a marginally smoother (less vibration) ride and psychologically, one may feel the car is more willing to rev but it is largely a mirage given there is little scientific data out there to back up my butt feel.

 

Now that I am driving a 2.0 Turbo, the differential is even more marginal in terms of power delivery as there is sufficient power on tap, so I save $600 a year to spend on more frequent servicing and maybe a spoiler or wing (comfirm chop and proven to make the car faster, muayahaha....)

 

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/0627/Myth-busters-Consumer-Reports-takes-on-alleged-gas-saving-tips

[Watwheels]

FYI

 

Shell celebrates Ferrari Singapore GP win with one-day fuel treat

 

In celebration of the big win and successes on and off the track, Shell will be running a one-day only islandwide promotion for Shell V-Power Nitro+ at the price of Shell FuelSave 98 this Sunday, 27^th September, from 10:00am to 10:00pm.

 

 

 

But in the official Shell webpage the promo can't be found.

Edited September 24, 2015 by Watwheels

[Watwheels]

My post must have rubbed you the wrong way? Well, I am sharing my experience and opinion too and it is your money and you can pump what you want, a rat's ass if you so desire.

 

Heng you are not a mod, otherwise MCF would be a lot less fun but politically more correct, killing this forum even faster.

 

Ok back to topic. My experience is there is very marginal difference between 95 and 98 and the extra moolah spent is not worth it. By right, paying a 30-cent premium should allow you to immediately feel a boost. And to be politically correct, there is no right or wrong to it since it is your money. If any of the petrol companies can proof it scientifically, they would have marketed it in a loud and clear manner (ie. dyno proven, track confirmed, century sprint dropped from x.x second to y.y second, etc). I don't see that. I however did feel 98 gave my ex Honda a marginally smoother (less vibration) ride and psychologically, one may feel the car is more willing to rev but it is largely a mirage given there is little scientific data out there to back up my butt feel.

 

Now that I am driving a 2.0 Turbo, the differential is even more marginal in terms of power delivery as there is sufficient power on tap, so I save $600 a year to spend on more frequent servicing and maybe a spoiler or wing (comfirm chop and proven to make the car faster, muayahaha....)

 

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/0627/Myth-busters-Consumer-Reports-takes-on-alleged-gas-saving-tips

 

I didn't mention names or reply your quotes, so if you have the urge to feel that it's you that I'm talking about....so be it.

[flashbang]

Let everyone spend their money whatever way they want to :) If you feel 98 gives you more power/performance, continue with 98. If you think not much difference, stick to 95 or even 92 if you car manual allows.

[azaouogh]

Tried it on my NA engine. Seriously no different to 95. In fact it feels heavy for initial pick up. Maybe it's just psychologically or I am expecting too much. Heehee.

[mycarjunkie]

Tried it on my NA engine. Seriously no different to 95. In fact it feels heavy for initial pick up. Maybe it's just psychologically or I am expecting too much. Heehee.

 

Honestly, for NA cars, putting V-Power or 98 is just throwing money away.

 

inperceptible difference, why bother

Edited September 25, 2015 by mycarjunkie

[ER-3682]

 

Honestly, for NA cars, putting V-Power or 98 is just throwing money away.

 

inperceptible difference, why bother

NA cars also depends on the compression ratio,those with higher ones like Mazda SkyActiv 13 &14:1 ratio will benefit from higher octane.

[Naimed]

 

Honestly, for NA cars, putting V-Power or 98 is just throwing money away.

 

inperceptible difference, why bother

Stock NA? Probably so. But there are also highly "enhanced" NA cars out there that are tuned for Ron98 and above.

[1fast1]

 

 

Now that I am driving a 2.0 Turbo, the differential is even more marginal in terms of power delivery as there is sufficient power on tap, so I save $600 a year to spend on more frequent servicing and maybe a spoiler or wing (comfirm chop and proven to make the car faster, muayahaha....)

 

Turbocharged cars are the ones where you have to be especially careful about the RON that you pump. What's your recommended RON as per the manual? Note: this is not *minimum* RON, but *recommended* RON.

But even if you pumped a lower grade of petrol (as long as it's not *too* low), your car's health will be fine. You will have some knock, the sensor will pick it up and retard timing and pull boost until your car is not knocking any more. Your engine won't be damaged.

But your car will definitely not perform as well until you pump in a fuel of optimal RON and let the ECU adjust (generally takes at least half a tank).

Mind if I ask the make/model you're driving?

Edited September 25, 2015 by Turboflat4

[Fastfive1]

If V power Nitro is supposed to clean the engine like it proudly advertises, sticking a camera into the spark plug holes should be able to reveal this.

[shuttlecock]

FYI

 

Shell celebrates Ferrari Singapore GP win with one-day fuel treat

 

 

 

But in the official Shell webpage the promo can't be found.

Announcement could be found at all Shell's Station.

[Voodooman]

 

Turbocharged cars are the ones where you have to be especially careful about the RON that you pump. What's your recommended RON as per the manual? Note: this is not *minimum* RON, but *recommended* RON.

 

But even if you pumped a lower grade of petrol (as long as it's not *too* low), your car's health will be fine. You will have some knock, the sensor will pick it up and retard timing and pull boost until your car is not knocking any more. Your engine won't be damaged.

 

But your car will definitely not perform as well until you pump in a fuel of optimal RON and let the ECU adjust (generally takes at least half a tank).

 

Mind if I ask the make/model you're driving?

Recommended is 95 and above, minimum is 91, according to the manual. Driving a E250.

[Ntrj]

I intent to try this tomorrow. Wonder if the queue will be long...

[Nissan833]

I want try also cannot.. Company fleet card is for ESSO Mobil.

 

Anyway for my 1.8L turbocharged, I tried 2 tanks of ESSO95 vs my usual ESSO98.. cannot feel any significant differences.

 

But still revert back to ESSO98

[ER-3682]

I intent to try this tomorrow. Wonder if the queue will be long...

No lah,not really that cheap...& the fuel won't really make your car fly.

Recommended is 95 and above, minimum is 91, according to the manual. Driving a E250.

All these German Saloon are LPT,[Light pressure Turbo],not those hard core,high performance turbo..the aim of these LPT is to make less emission,produce max torque in low revs,in smaller engine size.

[Ntrj]

No lah,not really that cheap...& the fuel won't really make your car fly..

Wahahaha, true..but I'm on 98 anyway, so will give it a shot since no economical impact.

[Watwheels]

Only for those who are keen. Pump v-power today for the price of RON98 @ $2.40/litre, 10am to 10pm.