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Thanks for recommending Shell V Power fuel.

This is a letter of genuine thanks for continuing to push Shell V Power. I had ignored your advice for what seems like years, but finally gave in on the mention of Nitro (I just loved the film ‘Ronin’). My Volvo S90 (last of the real Swedish built 3-litre straight sixes) was always a smooth runner, but now, on Shell V-Power it is even smoother and accelerates at a cracking pace without needing to use kick down. It also returns a better mpg. I have also put my wife's Honda CR-V on it. She recognises the improvement and is blown away by the new mpg. So, thank you for your advice and I wholeheartedly admit I was an idiot not to follow it sooner. Keep up your good work.

Asked on 2 November 2013 by RC, Suffolk.

Answered by Honest John
I'm very pleased for you. Spread the word. And continue surprising all those sports cars with your 205PS S90 (developing all of its 205PS rather than 180PS or so on 95 Ron petrol).
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