So ... anyone used the new Shell V-Power diesel yet?

[craig-pd130]

Only available at about 30 forecourts in home counties, but anyone used it?

 

[Kris]

put some in my Mondy TDCI130...

Not sure I can tell the dif yet, but it is the first tank. The only thing I have noticed is that the engine seams a lot quiter!

 

[craig-pd130]

How much is it per litre, Kris?

 

[sssstew]

hmm yes i doubt the benefits over cost justify it.

 

[lukey]

the shell where i live its the same price as every other forecourts diesel, its the only fuel that been in my ibiza

 

[J500ANT]

the shell where i live its the same price as every other forecourts diesel, its the only fuel that been in my ibiza

There's a new one out, V Power diesel. It aint oop north yet. Do you mean Shell Diesel Extra?

 

[EdButler]

Isnt one of V-Power's marketing slogans "Developed with Ferrari"

Since when have Ferrari built a diesel engine!

Oh well, in the last 21000 miles ive only ever put in £20 worth of diesel that isnt Shell Diesel Extra so im willing to give it a try!

 

[J500ANT]

Oh well, in the last 21000 miles ive only ever put in £20 worth of diesel that isnt Shell Diesel Extra so im willing to give it a try!

I first read that and thought £20 for 21000 miles, thats economy! Its too early!

6p/litre more this V power stuff, im in London next week so hope to try a tankfull out.

 

[lukey]

ah, thought you were on about the diesel extra
definitely the best diesel out of all the common variaties

 

[Kris]

How much is it per litre, Kris?

£1 a litre (ish) can't remember exactly.

They say is was developed with the Diesel LaMans car (Audi I think)

 

[Goot]

*gets excited*

Do we know what cetane value this is? I'm assuming this to knock BP Ultimate Diesel off the top stop?

Shell Diesel Extra is good, but quite as good as BP Ultimate Diesel.

How does V-Power vs Diesel Extra vs BP Ultimate Diesel compare?

Hope this comes up North soon, we've had Diesel Extra for ages (which replaced standard diesel)

Goot

 

[Vicky M]

so on the ibiza its only gonna cost a couple of quid each tank over normal diesel.
what do you expext to get? a more responsive pullaway, or more mpg??

i'd want both !

 

[lukey]

well ,developed with ferrari youd expect itd kill your car, ferraris being all petrol etc

 

[Kam]

I put a tankful into my car a few days ago. The car is a lot quieter and the power delivery is smoother. Acceleration is better but again, long term, not sure the extra cost is worth it ... 6p per litre more over the normal stuff in my area, which works out to be over £3 more per tank.

I think it is better than a tank full of "normal" diesel wih Millers in terms of performance. Will have to see if it delivers better economy

 

[daveyonthemove]

I asked a similair question here:
http://www.dervhead.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=5935
The people who have tried it don't seem too impressed with it.

 

[Kam]

I put a tankful into my car a few days ago. The car is a lot quieter and the power delivery is smoother. Acceleration is better but again, long term, not sure the extra cost is worth it ... 6p per litre more over the normal stuff in my area, which works out to be over £3 more per tank.

I think it is better than a tank full of "normal" diesel wih Millers in terms of performance. Will have to see if it delivers better economy

.... Just over half of the tank used. The trip computer is reporting better MPG every drive. In reality, I think it will be minimal. What really amazed me was how much less smoke there was under hard acceleration! Usually, as the car nears 3,000rpm, there is a quite a bit of smoke. It is like a mist with the car headlights following behind. I accelerated up to almost the redline through 2nd, 3rd and 4th tonight and there was very little smoke, just whisps!