What fuel for my C-Class?

The handbook in my Mercedes-Benz C-Class advises to use premium type unleaded petrol. However two other owners with similar cars say they use standard petrol. What should I use?

Which premium diesel fuels are the best for which types of driving?

I have been reading with interest your advice on diesels having just taken delivery of my new company car a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI. Like all diesels, it gets really upset if all I do is drive 1.5 miles...

Shell V-Power

I recently saw A Fifth Gear test on super fuels like Shell V Power. The conclusion was that benefits were minimal. Some forums also claim that any improvements are due to a placebo effect. You paid more...

Can I run my 1991 Scirocco on super unleaded and fuel additives?

I have a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco GTll. At present I am filling my tank with Sainsbury's Super Unleaded and adding a Millers VSPe Power Plus fuel additive. I believe my car was converted before I bought...

Who’s fuelling who?

I always find V-Power fuel to be really good on engine of all the fuels that I have used over the years. Does this mean using supermarket fuels result in less mpg due to higher RPM, more carbon deposits,...

Do I need to use 98RON in my performance car?

I have a Mazda3 MPS 2009 and the fuel flap says use MIN 98RON but my supplying dealer - SG Petch - said 95 is fine. Forums suggest you'll lose some mpg & power with 95 but I am not too fussed about this,...

Can I clarify the situation with Texaco fuels and additives?

I read with interest your article headed "Shelling out on Fuel" and the comments regarding Texaco. Valero has maintained the Texaco brand and general infrastructure. Texaco supply Super Plus Unleaded (SPUL)...

Cheap fuel - is it causing me grief?

I bought cheap fuel from same garage twice now. The first time, the car wouldn't start until the next day - when it ran also fine. Yesterday, I bought fuel from same garage - and today the car has no power,...

Will V-Power benefit my car?

I have a 1999 Honda Civic 1.6-litre Aerodeck automatic. Can you please tell me if Shell V-Power works with automatics, and if so how long do you need to use it for it to take effect?

Shell V Power fuel with Ford Powershift

I read your explanation on how to benefit from Shell V-Power yesterday. Following your recommendation I've been using Shell diesel in my Ford Kuga 163ps with Powershift since new (now 18k miles) and a...