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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.... -
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... -
Should I use Shell V-Power for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg R Line. Is there any benefit in using Shell V-Power diesel with this car? Also, at the end of each journey will... -
Does Shell V-Power give better diesel fuel economy than BP Ultimate? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have usually used only BP Ultimate diesel in my Land Cruiser, but I have recently tried the Shell V-Power diesel. I am not totally sure but I appear... -
Is it worth using Shell V-Power? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We decided to take your advice and use Shell V-Power in place of supermarket fuel. When we started the trial, a petrol station attendant enthusiastically... -
Fuelling a new car 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a new Tiguan 1.4 petrol. I know you are a passionate advocate of Shell V Power so I asked the dealer their views on using... -
New BMW X1 fixed service contract and first oil change 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting a new BMX X1 xDrive 20i. My mileage is 8,000 a year, minimum journey 10 miles from cold. Is the BMW service inclusive worthwhile and should... -
Fuels unto themselves 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
In your column on Saturday, October 8th you made mention of supermarket petrol. What is wrong with it? And is diesel affected as well? -
Running-in a new car - what fuel should I use? 28 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Assuming that BP Ultimate or Shell V-Power diesel is not readily available (I am going abroad), do you recommend the use of Millers Diesel Power Plus during... -
Why do some supermarket fuels give lower mpg? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed a considerable difference in mpg when using some supermarket fuels compared to Shell V-power. Is this due to supermarkets buying low grade... -
Can I use high octane fuel in my 2002 Ford Focus? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The handbook for my July 2002 Ford Focus states there is no point in using petrol of a higher octane than 95. Presumably fuel constituents have changed... -
Should I use V-Power diesel in my Volvo V70 to avoid DPF problems? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if I am less likely to have particulate filter problems this winter if I always use Shell V-Power diesel in my new Volvo V70 2 litre D3? -
Thanks for recommending Shell V Power fuel. 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Can premium fuel help improve my Toyota Verso's fuel consumption? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to our brief correspondence before Christmas concerning the increase in my Toyota's Verso D-4D’s diesel consumption, I'm pleased to report that... -
Petrol Honda CR-V on urban commute - worth using premium fuel? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2013 4WD Honda CR-V, with a 2.0 litre petrol engine (manual). My daily commute is 7 miles each way in urban / suburban traffic. I drive carefully... -
Is it harmful to use premium fuels? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My grandson is in the motor trade (a qualified technician) and is of the opinion that sole use of top grade fuel, eg Shell V-Power diesel, is damaging... -
Do you recommend using a higher grade petrol like Shell V-Power? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
Having read your columns for many years I notice how you advocate the regular use of higher grade petrol. I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI and inside... -
Use of high quality diesel in Volvo V60 D3? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a new Volvo V60 D3 (136bhp) Geartronic and having followed your advice and after two tanks full of BP Ultimate / Shell V-Power am... -
Have supermarket fuels improved? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I subscribe to 'What Car'. The latest (July) edition has an impressive ad by Tesco singing the praises of the quality of their fuels, and I do note that... -
High performance car, high performance fuel. 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing an Audi S4 2005 model - will the car run on standard unleaded or should/must I use super unleaded or V-Power? If I have an option...