Shell V-Power

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Shell V-Power is the brand name given to Shell's enhanced high specification fuels for road vehicles.

Initially used for Super Unleaded petrol/gasoline, (formerly known as Optimax in some regions), it is now additionally used for high specification diesel.

Contents 1 V-Power Petrol 2 V-Power Diesel 3 References 4 External links

[edit] V-Power Petrol

"Super Unleaded" usually has a higher octane rating than standard unleaded petrol, at around RON (Research Octane Rating) 98; however this varies by market.

In the United Kingdom and Denmark (where Super Unleaded must be a minimum of 97 RON), V-Power has a rating of 99 RON, while in the Republic of Ireland, it is rated at 95 RON. In Australia, V-Power Racing, the ultra-high performance variant has a rating of 100 RON although as of July this is being phased out, instead recommending V Power. In The Netherlands, it has a RON 95 rating, although officials from Shell stated it is effective RON 97, but classes are limited to RON 92, 95, 98 and 100.^[1]

"Normal" premium unleaded in the UK, Europe and Australia is 95 RON, whilst in the USA, it is AKI/RdON/PON 91-93 (RON 96-98). The higher the Octane rating, the more the fuel resists premature ignition (see petrol for more detail). V-Power also contains higher concentrations of detergents and other additives to clean the engine and smooth its operation. In Australia, the previously obtainable higher grade V-Power Racing which contained 5% ethanol to boost V-Power's octane rating to 100 RON has now been phased out by Shell due to a "changing market".

At around 2004, all United States Shell gas "Premium" was rebranded as "V-Power".

From October 2006 in Australia, Shell and Coles Express re-branded Optimax to V-Power (RON 98), and Optimax Extreme to V-Power Racing (RON 100).

V-Power sold in Hong Kong reach RON 107, it is the highest native RON in consumer grade commerical petrol across worldwide.

From 2007 Shell New Zealand rebranded 95 Premium Unleaded as V Power. It is rated at 95 RON in New Zealand.

[edit] V-Power Diesel

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V-Power Diesel is an enhanced diesel fuel, designed for modern diesel engines, to offer enhanced performance along with increased engine protection, for more consistent operation and engine longevity.^{[2][opinion needs balancing]}

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Shell.com
• Shell V-Power - Products and Services
• Shell V-Power Official Website
• Shell V-Power (in USA)
• Shell V-Power (in AUS)
• Shell V-Power Racing (in AUS)