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• Shell V-Power Diesel users 25 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I noticed my car puff out a bit of black smoke the other day which it never ever normally does. I'm wondering if this is the detergents and additives in V-Power diesel loosening and cleaning the injections etc Has anyone noticed this excess smoke happen; i know for some diesel cars this one could
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  I put unleaded into my diesel BMW by mistake - should I have it flushed? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a BMW 320d. As an ex-Shell employee I always look out for V-Power Diesel as I like its performance and cleanliness. For several months Shell have...
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  Would I get any benefit from switiching to Shell V-Power or similar? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I usually fill up with branded diesel rather than supermarket diesel but would I get any benefit from switiching to Shell V-Power or similar? My car has...
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  Will my Mercedes-Benz 220D benefit from Shell V-Power diesel? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been trying to decide whether my C-reg Mercedes-Benz 220D, extremely well looked after by a Mercedes specialist family in West Hampstead, would...
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  Does BP Ultimate diesel compare to Shell V-Power? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You confirmed last week that Shell V-Power diesel has advantages over ordinary diesel in terms of particulates and improved performance. I similarly use...
• MINI Cooper S - V - Power fuel 21 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Evening guys, I own a 64 plate Mini Cooper SD, I'm looking for your thoughts on V Power diesel? I've noticed it's around 8p per litre more, is it worth it? If it provides better performance & more MPG then it would be worth it, but it appears there is a bit of an ongoing debate about whether
• Shell V-Power NITRO+ premium 7 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  New Shell V-Power NiTRO+ premium gasoline now available nationwide and is Shell's most technically advanced premium fuel ever produced
• Any - Shell V Power Price Premium 12 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  I would be interested to hear what extra price people are paying for using V Power rather than regular fuel. When it was first introduced V Power (near me) was 3 or 4 pence a litre more than the standard Fuelsave but that seems to be getting bigger and bigger. For the last few months
• Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI - Shell V-Power/BP Ultimate Diesels 24 May 2016 (Forum)
  I just wanted to endorse HJ's recommendation of Shell V-Power Diesel.  Last week on a 400 mile run from Dijon using a mixture of Shell V-Power and BP Ultimate Diesels I pulled into our Hotel in Carcassonne showing an average of 49.6 mpg for the journey.  This was door to door, included
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  Will V-Power benefit my car? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  Why do you rate BP Ultimate diesel over Shell V-Power for diesels? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2006 Honda Accord 2.2 i-CTDi and have been using Shell V-Power diesel fuel exclusively. I was just wondering what your thoughts are and...
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  Shell V Power Nitro Plus alternatives 4 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I gather that you recommend Shell V Power Nitro Plus petrol, but as Shell garages are thin on the ground in my parts, are there any other suppliers' super...
• Honda CR-V 2.0lt Petrol 4WD Auto 65/2015 Plate - Engine power 18 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  This engine is very under-powered for an otherwise perfect car, un-responsive in Auto. I have to engage S and use the paddle change to drive up the steep hills were I live. Can this engine be tuned to give more power in Auto?
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  Premium fuels in a small engine 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a clio 1.2Tce, in this type of engine (with turbo and compression ratio 9.8:1) can i get better mileage and performance using RON 98?
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  Which diesel fuel for my Mercedes-Benz E220? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a new Mercedes E220 ‘Executive SE’ saloon. I have read varying reports on supermarket diesel fuel and I am reluctant to fill up...
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  Which fuel? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be picking up a brand new Skoda Fabia vRS. Is there any risk filling it up with Shell V-Power right from its near-empty state upon collection?...
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  Buying and Selling and Shell V-Power 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Focus Titanium to my exact spec through Drive the Deal, and sold the old car through Sure Sell. It worked out very well - thanks...
• Hyundai Veloster - v-power prices 16 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  so i've had my car for 5 years now and always used shell v-power.when i first started using it it was 7pence a litre more expensive than normal unleaded now 5 years on my 2 local stations are charging  10pence and 11pence more a litre.getting a bit expensive me thinks.
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  Best petrol for economy and performance? 7 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best petrol for economy and performance for my Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Quattro? Is it Shell, BP, Texaco or Esso? Should I buy a "super" petrol e.g....
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  My Honda CR-V is suffering immediate power loss - can I reject it? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On all three occasions I have driven my 2008 diesel Honda CR-V on motorways in the fast lane, and have experienced immediate power loss and have had to...