BP Ultimate & Shell V-Power Diesel

tawia · 05-19-2008, 04:43 PM

Filled the car wit BPU diesel. So far not impressed! The car 'moans' something serious now when stopped but still in 'D' i have to shift it into 'N' for it to stop! Too early to say about mpg as i've only been 'in town' driving so far, also, does not feel as smooth as with standard diesel?

Does the car need to get used to the fuel?

Another thing i was thinking was that i live in small town, far from city size. Gets me thinking how long that BPU has been lying in the filling station tank for as with todays fuel prices i cant imagine many people using it! I may as next time im in how much they use compared to standard.

Going to try different BP station for next fill to see if its any better.

I'll be back to report more..

dxb335d · 05-20-2008, 01:20 PM

I find mine feels flat with regular juice.

I will only use BP and my local shell garage is run by criminals!

CD · 05-20-2008, 02:30 PM

i was a bit sceptical of higher priced diesels to be honest , but then i filled up last night with some shell Vpower Diesel and today it has felt quite alot smoother acceleration ???! im sure it has made a difference. Worth the extra , i dont know

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

my local shell garage is run by criminals!

in what way carlos ?

prices

dxb335d · 05-21-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CD

i was a bit sceptical of higher priced diesels to be honest , but then i filled up last night with some shell Vpower Diesel and today it has felt quite alot smoother acceleration ???! im sure it has made a difference. Worth the extra , i dont know

in what way carlos ?

prices

No mate, an actual criminal who tried to rip me off once, so i do not use them anymore

beemerbird · 05-21-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

No mate, an actual criminal who tried to rip me off once, so i do not use them anymore

You do right Carlos - perhaps you should 'spread the word'. Or satisfy yourself that ONE day, the t... WILL get his 'just desserts'. Always do.

vivekk · 05-22-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

No mate, an actual criminal who tried to rip me off once, so i do not use them anymore

For anyone who missed this thread originally, have a look here.

Nice work on starting that thread, Carl- some good memories & it was responsible for the birth of 'Sergei'.

Viv

sb1171 · 08-10-2008, 02:32 AM

I have not tried Vpower derv in my BMW, but tried it a couple of times in my previous car (Octavia 1.9 TDI). Everytime I fill up I make a note of milage and the computer read outs before resetting it. This data allows the "true" rather than computer MPG to be determined. I have a year and a halfs data and can say that for that car:

Shell Fuel (normal stuff) gave 1 or 2 mpg more than tesco fuel
VPower gave no more than the normal shell stuff
I didn't notice any performance difference
The computer underestimated its fuel consumption by an average of 10.4% regardless of fuel.

My BMW is too new for any meaningful comparisons, only on third tank of fuel, but appears to underestimate fuel consumption by 6%.

I will try Vpower at some point and see if this car likes it.

dxb335d · 08-10-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vivekk

For anyone who missed this thread originally, have a look here.

Nice work on starting that thread, Carl- some good memories & it was responsible for the birth of 'Sergei'.

Viv

Cool, it was funny, and its good to know I played a part in the forming sergei LOL.

Aint heard from him in a while, he coming back soon?

vivekk · 08-10-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Cool, it was funny, and its good to know I played a part in the forming sergei LOL.

Aint heard from him in a while, he coming back soon?

He's around- worry not, Carl.

Viv

05-19-2008, 04:43 PM	#23
tawia Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 237 Posts Drives: F21 125d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 320d SE [9.00]	Filled the car wit BPU diesel. So far not impressed! The car 'moans' something serious now when stopped but still in 'D' i have to shift it into 'N' for it to stop! Too early to say about mpg as i've only been 'in town' driving so far, also, does not feel as smooth as with standard diesel? Does the car need to get used to the fuel? Another thing i was thinking was that i live in small town, far from city size. Gets me thinking how long that BPU has been lying in the filling station tank for as with todays fuel prices i cant imagine many people using it! I may as next time im in how much they use compared to standard. Going to try different BP station for next fill to see if its any better. I'll be back to report more..
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05-20-2008, 01:20 PM	#24
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 949 Rep 29,345 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	I find mine feels flat with regular juice. I will only use BP and my local shell garage is run by criminals! __________________ 997.2 GT3
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08-10-2008, 02:32 AM	#29
sb1171 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 318d SE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have not tried Vpower derv in my BMW, but tried it a couple of times in my previous car (Octavia 1.9 TDI). Everytime I fill up I make a note of milage and the computer read outs before resetting it. This data allows the "true" rather than computer MPG to be determined. I have a year and a halfs data and can say that for that car: Shell Fuel (normal stuff) gave 1 or 2 mpg more than tesco fuel VPower gave no more than the normal shell stuff I didn't notice any performance difference The computer underestimated its fuel consumption by an average of 10.4% regardless of fuel. My BMW is too new for any meaningful comparisons, only on third tank of fuel, but appears to underestimate fuel consumption by 6%. I will try Vpower at some point and see if this car likes it.
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