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We have been using Shell V Power in our vehicles for a very long time, indeed since it was called Shell Optimax. We don’t drive performance vehicles, I currently drive a Toyota RAV4 and my wife a Toyota...
I am confused. I am looking to change my nearly 10 year old petrol Kia Venga but am not too sure which route to take. With the current issues in the world fuel at my local petrol stations is out of stock...
I have an MG HS and since I purchased I have had a issue with the miles in tank reporting incorrectly. e.g. I can do a motorway journey with the car showing 300 miles in the tank travel 195.5 miles and...
In answer to another question it was suggested that a fuel stabiliser could be used if the petrol engine is not much used. Any suggestions as to which fuel stabiliser?
Am I right in suggesting that it's better to use a petrol engine rather than a diesel for short journeys on a regular basis for example only doing 20 miles a day and not really exceeding 50mph? I was thinking...
I own a six year old Kia Niro PHEV. I have recently downsized my housing and now live in a small bungalow. My car now mainly sits in my driveway and when I do use it the electric from the battery covers...
Petrol grades are changing this year. I’ve read that I should buy superior grades rather than basic, as the latter may damage the engine. Is this true?
Should I add E5 fuel to my 2022 Suzuki Vitara if I'm not going to use it for maybe a month or six weeks? I read somewhere that E5 is more stable but I read somewhere else that it attracts water and will...
On the introduction of E10 petrol back in Sept 1st 2021 the government at the time said E5 would be available for the next 5 years. So the cut-off point could be Sept 2026. I run my Golf on E5 and have...
All of the fillings stations I have used only sell E5 petrol with their branded additives such as Ultimate, Nitro+, V-Power, Momentum at a premium of 20-30p on E10 fuel. I guess this is to make more money...
 

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