Shell V-Power on Vtec engines

[SimonsayZ]

Hi all,

Just wanna ask if you can feel any differences when using V-power fuel on your engines. Performance better or just the same? Is it true that V-power is better at higher rpm?

Please do share your experiences.:regular_smile: I tried it on my B16a but don't feel any differences. Maybe it's just ad gimmicks or I'm not sensitive enough to feel it? :Not_Impressed:

 

[sasuke]

V-Power is Ron98. Definately there is difference if compare to normal Ron97. The difference might not too visible in more powerful engine. If u use it on less power engine like auto or older car normally u can feel it. My fren tried it on his stock Saga, last time max speed is 170kmh like that after used V-power is 180+ already.

 

[woodykids]

Try ProJet, as powerful as the V power. The only difference is V Power have more mileage

 

[Stylites-x]

better pick-ups for myself n iam a regular v-power now for my vtec city.
definetely theres a difference.

 

[Daniel1688]

there's a slight difference in my vtec but hardly can notice it but as for a normal auto tranny car you can feel it more obvious.just like what sasuke said its Ron98 compare normal petrol Ron97.

 

[minivan]

V-power is same RON 97 laa.... refer to the FAQ's on Shell's website below... it just has better formula and stuff...

http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=my-en&FC2=/my-en/html/iwgen/shell_for_motorists/fuels/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/my-en/html/iwgen/shell_for_motorists/fuels/vpower_faqs_0220.html

 

[TODA]

when V-power was launched i learned from article that it can actually 'clean' or appropraitely, de-carbonize ur engine parts it comes contact with.....thus giving u better overall engine performance/mileage

whether its myth or not i dunno. But defintely feel the difference of power, low-end till the vtec crossover point

b16a stock std small v here, on a 4 dr EF with 1 passenger easily cruise up genting on 3rd gear

feels jz like u switch to lower viscosity engine oil (eg. 15w40 ->10w40)

 

[SimonsayZ]

The existing price for V-power is kinda pinchy... 2.15/litre. I thought the new Caltex techron also cleans the engine? Anyone tried that one?

 

[kecepuss]

Yup..now i'm consistantly using caltex techron after no more teppet sound from my car compare to Shell coz Shell is only very good in advertising..

 

[achor]

when i was driving eg with b16a also can feel difference. now driving dc2 with b18c also feel the difference. it feels a bit lighter when vtec is engaged. same as the older projet. the new regener8. nothing la.

 

[Spoonz]

some said that v-power is good for long distance travelling...
give u more mileage...for me I still use esso f1..

 

[murcielago]

i agree...shell only good in advertising...did they had any prove to claim they had better mileage????? they try to catch ppl need for more mileage by simply quote??? i tried it, no difference in mileage compare to other petrol....v-power also not much difference but price got a lot difference..so i dun bother to pump shell d....bonuslink points also very less...i support caltex n projet, their petrol can feel the car slightly more powerful without extra cost...

 

[nashrey]

it does marginally improve the pick-up on auto cars...but nothing much to harp about when considering the high selling price

 

[minivan]

yeah... i guess thats the question that should be asked...

Does the increase in power / performance justify the price your paying for it?

 

[SimonsayZ]

Saw the news that Petronas came out with a new petrol PRIMAX 3. They claim that it can clean your engine and give better performance. Sounds like V-power but price is only 1.92/litre. So anyone has tried it yet?