Shell 100 Oct in Germany

roundle · 10-15-2011, 12:42 PM

We decided to drive from The Hague to Berlin for the weekend. When it was time to fill up in Germany, I dropped by the Shell station. Just like Holland, there were two types of fuel: Shell Fuel Save and Shell V-Power. However, unlike Holland, the V-Power in Germany is 100 Oct (it's 95 in Holland). As it was just a few extra cents per liter more, I went for the 100 Oct. Maybe it's just placebo effect, but wow, what a difference; the car feels like it has all sorts of new mid-range power!

Think there's a difference with the 100 OCT or is it just a bit of "I'm on the Autobahn and I'm awesome" placebo?

ceb · 10-15-2011, 01:46 PM

You do know that octane is measured differently in Europe from the US, correct?

That 95 in the Netherlands is about 90 -91 in the US and that 100 octane in Germany is about 94 or 95.

Enjoy the Autobahn.

roundle · 10-15-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ceb

You do know that octane is measured differently in Europe from the US, correct?

That 95 in the Netherlands is about 90 -91 in the US and that 100 octane in Germany is about 94 or 95.

Enjoy the Autobahn.

Yeah, I know that it's "RON" in Euro-land.

Thanks for being a buzz-kill. Douche.

ceb · 10-15-2011, 01:57 PM

You feeble attempts at insults aside, a good run on the Autobahn running gas with a bit more octane is a good thing. I just wanted to people to know that octane is measured differently.

roundle · 10-15-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ceb

You feeble attempts at insults aside, a good run on the Autobahn running gas with a bit more octane is a good thing. I just wanted to people to know that octane is measured differently.

Relax. When "douche" concludes with a smiley, it's a term of endearment.

By the way, the V-Power in Germany has the sub-heading of "racing" on the pump handle. It felt awesome to fill up with "racing" gas.

ceb · 10-15-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by roundle

Relax. When "douche" concludes with a smiley, it's a term of endearment.

By the way, the V-Power in Germany has the sub-heading of "racing" on the pump handle. It felt awesome to fill up with "racing" gas.

Whoopsie. I was posting from my Playbook bridged to my phone and had images turned off so I didn't get the

I apologize - but - do racing and Autobahn go together?

335 oClock · 10-15-2011, 05:46 PM

you guys are weird

SomeRandomer123 · 10-15-2011, 05:46 PM

For a sneaky drag race or elasticity race, yes - "racing" fuel and the Autobahn mix well!

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