Maybe youve only just discovered shell fuels RyanJonS4 lol...stop using tesco and you might learn a few things
Or, another tip, buy ESSO and get Tesco points??
Maybe youve only just discovered shell fuels RyanJonS4 lol...stop using tesco and you might learn a few things
Maybe youve only just discovered shell fuels RyanJonS4 lol...stop using tesco and you might learn a few things
If only ....I've run my b6 s4 off optimax then vpower for the last 9 years and should probably have shares in shell the amount it's drunk in that time! I've now owned my b8.5 along side my b6 for 9 months. My b6 seems to like the tesco "****" better than shell and runs smoother. The top Audi tuner in the uk recommends momentum over vpower for the 3.0 supercharged engine so I've made an informed decision to run my b8.5 on it through recommendation, rather than uninformed internet hearsay.
Or, another tip, buy ESSO and get Tesco points??
I can't see how tesco fuel can be recommended for an S4??? I have tried both now and it's probably all I'm my head but my car seems to run like a dream on v power and there is something not quite the same with tesco, probably just all in my head like I said lol. Anyway let's just get down to this quick, just want to make a few pointers. Firstly what fuel do Audi use when they design the engines and test the cars??? I'm betting it's not tesco momentum!!! Haha I'll give you a quick hint, they've got a big shell on their logo!!!! HahahahahaIf they recommend that for the 3.0 then fair enough. I wouldn't have thought the Shell website itself is uninformed internet hearsay however either
I know MRC are good, but they are only looking at performance figures and not the overall general welfare of your engine. I would like to see the difference in the figures between shell and tesco on one of their S4 remaps. Do you think it's going to be that much difference? And who's engine is going to be running still over 100k with less problems and less carbon build up??? Anyway mate, each to their own but I'm more inclined to stick with the big time scientists that shell and Audi use when designing these engines with shell V-power fuel thanks for all your input mateIf only ....I've run my b6 s4 off optimax then vpower for the last 9 years and should probably have shares in shell the amount it's drunk in that time! I've now owned my b8.5 along side my b6 for 9 months. My b6 seems to like the tesco "****" better than shell and runs smoother. The top Audi tuner in the uk recommends momentum over vpower for the 3.0 supercharged engine so I've made an informed decision to run my b8.5 on it through recommendation, rather than uninformed internet hearsay.
Any comments of personal experience or evidence greatly appreciated
Yeah but when did i start that post??? You don't think I've been doing my research now and started coming to some conclusions??? Or should i stay dumb?Read: any comments of personal experience or evidence greatly dismissed
And also I thanked you for all your input? Yes or no?Read: any comments of personal experience or evidence greatly dismissed
Exactly why I generally only put V-Power Diesel or BP Ultimate Diesel in the Golf. Occasionally it's had normal Shell in it when I've stopped at a Shell garage which doesn't do V-Power Diesel, but it's never had fuel from anywhere else in the 2.5 years I've had it.I run vpower diesel just because i love my car and want it to run forever so pick the better stuff.
I'm after the whole package and it seems that shell is the one that can offer this out of the 2 and yes I know it's expensive but so is my car and so are mechanics and so is Carbon Cleaning!!!
fuel and added detergents are not hitting the back of the intake valves. By injecting the fuel directly into the cylinder instead of at the back of the valve, the gasoline and detergents can’t clean the valve and port
I'm still waiting for all the tesco crew to give me another reason than I've had no problems, get more power and have shell got proof.
Ive had no issues with my Tesco crap 99 fuel either
All I keep thinking is why do Audi work with shell and test their cars and design their engines with v-power in mind and not tesco momentum?
The S4 is designed to use 95RON so Vpower isnt the intended fuel
Why do formula one cars use shell V power and not tesco momentum?
I'm pretty sure Tesco don't go into such markets,although they did sponsor a touring car team iirc
Why do the aeroplane companies use shell and not tesco momentum? Please could someone answer me this? Maybe a tesco fan!
See answer above
Many thanks once again. Also tesco fans I don't understand why your getting all het up and upset?
LOL
Is it the guilt you are feeling from not looking after your engine properly?
My Tesco powered engine is in fine fettle
At last someone who is not taking this all to heart and good luck to you. You should be working for tesco or maybe shell, you seem more qualified than all of the scientists!!! At least tesco have never tried to claim that their petrol is actually any good for your car! But I think I'll still take my chance with Shell
Thanks mate and yes I do know what it needs as in 95 Ron and it's getting stage 1 at MRC soon too. So what your saying is that shell is crap and tesco is better? Lol. Tescos gets mixed in tanker, shell is mixed at refinery I think but dont quote me on thatDoesn't it both come from the same stock from the same refineries but with different additives? and i believe one of the main additives in momentum is ethanol which burns clean. I generally use whatever is closest to me, either momentum or V-power (out of habit after driving a mapped turbo car for the past 5 years. S4 in stock form only needs 95 ron)
Just a quick light hearted readNot saying shell is **** at all, i use both, just saying i don't think there's a massive difference between the 2. Definitely not enough difference to go stressing about it. Especially seeing as these are direct injection cars so you're not going to get the cleaning effects that V-power is renowned for anyways.
Well said but I'm just trying to put my point across now like everyone else, everyone sounds a little bit biased lolSeem's a bit of a biased article to me! but like i said, it's not something I'm ever going to stress about, shell petrol stations are very hard to come by where i live (20-30 min drive depending on traffic) but still see plenty of cars running high mileage so other fuels can't be all that bad.
You know what the really funny thing is? We are all in here debating this and all of these really important issues and in real life and the real world it probably doesn't even make that much difference, so I think we should all do what we think is best for ourselves and be friends and hold hands and skip to the park togetherNot saying shell is **** at all, i use both, just saying i don't think there's a massive difference between the 2. Definitely not enough difference to go stressing about it. Especially seeing as these are direct injection cars so you're not going to get the cleaning effects that V-power is renowned for anyways.
Thanks mate and yes I do know what it needs as in 95 Ron and it's getting stage 1 at MRC soon too. So what your saying is that shell is **** and tesco is better? Lol. Tescos gets mixed in tanker, shell is mixed at refinery I think but dont quote me on that
I haven't shot anyone down and only replied to people the same way they have responded to me but could have guessed you were a tesco girl! CYA!!!you asked for peoples opinions and experiences and you shoot them down,
when 2 weeks ago you where non the wiser yourself,
you have been arrogant, ignorant and ridiculously pedantic to people who have give there thoughts on the matter (which you specifically asked for), no one really has said one or the other is s**t you have just come to the conclusion of that as you have turned into a shell fan boy,
people want different results out of there fuel so they opt for a different brand/product,
at the end of the day we could all be conned, who's to say whats the best, shell are going to say there v power is the best, cleans and protects and makes your car go like Vettles Ferrari SF16 car
and tesco are going to say you get more bang for your buck, its all down to preference, opinion and marketing
you like using V-Power
I like using Momentum
it doesn't bother me that you prefer shell, its your choice, but don't criticise other peoples choices
You slated me, I'm guessing you read every comment and saw how I replied back? I'm glad you like using tesco and I'm sure it works for you I have been trying to get this back to something light hearted if you had been reading the messages from tonight and things get lost in translation. I am having a laugh and people are taking it the wrong way, I am honestly reall grateful for everyone's input and if you knew me you would see this. I'm not here to make enemies just to have a laugh and try and learn. Maybe I do have a twisted sense of humour and maybe you should read my other posts and you will see. Anyway when I have replied in anger it's only because it seems that people are not trying to advise but push something on me and are trying to disprove the likes of shell v power, like you said I asked for advice and not biased opinions. And yes after these last few weeks I have come to the conclusion that I want to stick with shell, make of that what you will and maybe yes I am a shell fan boy but at least I can admit that. I hope you are well and I haven't caused you any disrespect, that is not my intention.There you are with the arrogance again, petty remarks when someone has a disagreement with you
you asked for peoples opinions and experiences and you shoot them down,
when 2 weeks ago you where non the wiser yourself,
you have been arrogant, ignorant and ridiculously pedantic to people who have give there thoughts on the matter (which you specifically asked for), no one really has said one or the other is s**t you have just come to the conclusion of that as you have turned into a shell fan boy,
people want different results out of there fuel so they opt for a different brand/product,
at the end of the day we could all be conned, who's to say whats the best, shell are going to say there v power is the best, cleans and protects and makes your car go like Vettles Ferrari SF16 car
and tesco are going to say you get more bang for your buck, its all down to preference, opinion and marketing
you like using V-Power
I like using Momentum
it doesn't bother me that you prefer shell, its your choice, but don't criticise other peoples choices
I knew a guy a couple of years back who worked in the Shell fuel labs (something to do with verifying F1 fuel since it had to be from a regular pump... never knew that!) and he told me some interesting facts about "supermarket fuel"
Without going into the vastly complicated cracking process no all fuel is created equal. Obviously the fuel companies keep the top quality stuff for themselves, the supermarkets take the slightly lower stuff and apparently Morrisons always take the junk that no one else wants haha
The likes of BP Ultimate and VPower are mixed as part of the process, then loaded onto a tanker
Supermarket fuel - in particular Tesco 99 - is added after and by the tanker, so there's a chance of inconstancy there and it relies on the tanker sloshing about on the road to mix it.
When they tested samples of fuel some of Tesco 99 made well under that figure... so if you're running a high performance car it's really not worth the risk.
Also as an added bonus Shell VPower diesel has a freezing point about 8 degrees lower than regular Diesel, so during that -11 super freeze Scotland had a few years back my cars were both starting fine when the neighbors were spending upwards of 20 mins trying to get their Tesco powered cars started. The fuel wasn't frozen, but when diesel gets cold it gets thicker. Strange but handy to know!
Another thing that test didn;t take into account - the car will "learn" what fuel it is using, so should get better the more tanks you put through it
Anyway I feel I must inform people of my decisions and conclusions. I am not after extra power I am just after a smooth running car. To me my car was not cheap so I want to look after it. I started this post because I was forced to use tesco momentum just the once and can gladly say I will never be putting that cheap s*#t in my half decent car. I have done a lot of research not just on here but on the road and various other sources. These cars aren't cheap so why put cheap fuel in? Whoever uses tesco, good luck to you and all the best and thank you very much for your input it has been very helpful. I find the only argument you can come up with for it is that you get probably about 5 more bhp and that's amazing!!! But that's not what I'm after, I'm after the whole package and it seems that shell is the one that can offer this out of the 2 and yes I know it's expensive but so is my car and so are mechanics and so is Carbon Cleaning!!! I'm still waiting for all the tesco crew to give me another reason than I've had no problems, get more power and have shell got proof. All I keep thinking is why do Audi work with shell and test their cars and design their engines with v-power in mind and not tesco momentum? Why do formula one cars use shell V power and not tesco momentum? Why do the aeroplane companies use shell and not tesco momentum? Please could someone answer me this? Maybe a tesco fan! Many thanks once again. Also tesco fans I don't understand why your getting all het up and upset? Is it the guilt you are feeling from not looking after your engine properly? Let's hope you can have a laugh about this and not try and dismiss my findings again because I don't agree with you