shell 100 octane

[ang3lsholocaust]

As my partner works at a shell site which sells V-power racing we have started to use it both in our Beetle and our commodore. I know foul language around here.
To be honest it has given my 2.0 manual beetle far better performance then the v-power 98 and we seem to be actually getting better K's out of it too.
My partner seems to notice it more in the V6 commodore. He says although it doesn't seem as responsive straight off the bat like the 98 if you give the pedal a nice easy push of the pedal you do notice the car getting up to top speed alot quicker then with the 98.
We both are happy with it and will be continuing to use it unless we start seeing changes

[vinderliker]

I had no choice the other day, as I was low on fuel and the Shell had no Premium or other stuff except for 100. I reckon the the Little Beastie went well on it both performance and economy, burns better and probably has less C02, it also turned out to be the same price the next day as premium. I am currently doing a log book comparison to see if it how it works for bang for bucks. Adding octane boost from a bottle is expensive as most only give 1 to 2 more points and the good stuff from Nulon is $25 a bottle. Yes I know could run 91 but have been advised and noticed myself that 98 is better (performance and economy burns better and probably has less C02). If I pay a bit more and is better all round, I'll do it!!

[SoVeReIgN]

Ive been using it for a couple of months now - It's expensive, and out of my way but I believe it gives me a noticeable increase in performance!
(But mines a fairly tuned turbo car - Unless you're engine is capable of making use of the fuel don't bother)

[ranton-inc]

stop complaining we are paying a 1.98 per litre for 98 here!!

so about 1.70 aussie per litre for 98

lol!

why im leaving NZ

[JustCruisn]

I used to fill up on Shell Optimax extreme which is now called V-Power Racing.
I does deliver more power, but nothing special, nothing like the difference from 95-98. and can get about 50 more kays from a tank. But the extra $$ is just not worth it at all. Maybe if someone else made 100RON fuel the price might come down.
I would use BP 98 instead of Shell if it were not 5-8c/litre dearer.

[JustCruisn]

Both Shell and BP produce the 100oct fuel. Unless caltex produces the100 then the price will stay fixed i guess.

What name do BP market their 100RON fuel. I've never seen it at the pump.
You can get BP 100 in a 20L drum but it is illegal to use in a road car due to the lead content.

[IBN]

100 octane?
Lookes like United is coming to the party.

http://www.unitedpetroleum.com.au/index.asp?pgID=65

If their pricing will be like for their 98 octane product, it should put the wind up Shell.
Pity about the limited availability though
Cheers

[leasaunce]

so since Shell phase out their V Racing, where can we can 100oct fuel??? (in sydney)

[jayjay]

i think they've stopped stocking it in sydney. or at shell.. i cant seem to find it anywhere..

i tried e10 the other day. it's not bad. and it's frikken cheap too. similar power to 95 - 98. bit more fuel consumption. but smooth and responsive.

[DaveMack]

i think they've stopped stocking it in sydney. or at shell.. i cant seem to find it anywhere..

i tried e10 the other day. it's not bad. and it's frikken cheap too. similar power to 95 - 98. bit more fuel consumption. but smooth and responsive.

You're running your VAG vehicle on E10? I've heard that's ... um ... a bit bad for your lump.

Dave

[Joe Chu]

Shell V power 100 octane

Guy's, I use this in my car whenever I can get it, at one stage there was no 98 available from shell for about a 2 months in Sydney. I noticed a differance not only in my car but we were filling Bentley's with this fuel and both performed great. Milage increased slightly better than 98.

[leasaunce]

^you cant get it anymore from shell since last year... 100oct with 5% ethanol? hmmm

[hokenmk3]

BP Ultimate and Mobil Synergy 8000 are true high octane fuels. All other fuels marketed as high octane fuel are regular fuel with an octane booster... this octane booster only has a 2 week shelf life which has already started before the fuel has even been delivered to the petrol station. By the time you fill with it it has already been mixed for 10 days and has only 4 days of shelf life left. After shelf life has expired, it loses its octane rating and burns dirty damaging your catalytic converter.

Cummins sell avgas

[Mind's Eye]

Just to add to the thread, some advantages and disadvantages of using ethanol as a fuel:

+ Burns more cleanly and efficiently than petrol
+ Ethanol has a lower ignition temperature than petrol so ignites more readily
+ Can dissolve gunk built up, cleaning the engine
+ Increases octane rating
+ No engine modifications needed for 10-24% ethanol/petrol blends

- Produces less energy per gram than petrol (:. less power)
- Higher flash point of ethanol means its harder to combust in colder temperatures
- When ethanol is >25% by volume, a higher compression ratio is required to prevent greater engine wear

[hokenmk3]

my cousin is a retired chemical engineer that used to work for Mobil and she said the only cars that can handle alcohol in fuel are Toyotas and Fords built since 1976. The metal used in the valves in all other cars is not suitable for use with fuel that has that much alcohol in it.

Because it burns for longer, it is in contact with the exhaust valve stem for longer while it is still burning and will wear out non-Toyota and non-Ford valves VERY VERY quickly. This does not mean Toyota and Ford valves are better quality; it just means that the valves in all other makes of car are not suitable for fuel with higher alcohol content.

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