- Shell V-Power
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 .V-Power petrol
"Super Unleaded" usually has a higher
octane rating than standard unleaded petrol, at around RON (ResearchOctane Rating ) 98; however this varies by market.In the
United Kingdom andDenmark (where Super Unleaded must be a minimum of 97 RON), V-Power has a rating of 99 RON, while in theRepublic of Ireland , it is rated at 95 RON. InAustralia , 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. [ [http://z3.viaisn.org/Shell_V-Power Dutch discussion with Shell about RON rating] , accessed May 2008]"Normal" premium unleaded in the UK,
Europe andAustralia is 95 RON, whilst in theUSA , it is AKI/RdON/PON 91-93 (RON 96-98). The higher the Octane rating, the more the fuel resists premature ignition (seepetrol 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 andColes Express re-branded Optimax to V-Power (RON 98), and Optimax Extreme to V-Power Racing (RON 100).V-Power Diesel
V-Power Diesel is an enhanced diesel fuel, designed for modern
diesel engine s, to offer enhanced performance along with increased engine protection, for more consistent operation and engine longevity. [Shell.com - [http://www.shell.com/home/content/products_services/on_the_road/fuels/shell_vpower_diesel/shell_vpower_diesel.html Shell V-Power Diesel] ]References
External links
* [http://www.shell.com/ Shell.com]
* [http://www.shell.com/home/content/products_services/on_the_road/fuels/shell_vpower_shell_vpower_racing/ Shell V-Power - Products and Services]
* [http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=au-en&FC2=/au-en/html/iwgen/shell_for_motorists/fuels/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/au-en/tailored/shell_for_motorists/fuels/v_power_pkg/introduction.html Shell V-Power (in AUS)]
* [http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=au-en&FC2=/au-en/html/iwgen/shell_for_motorists/fuels/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/au-en/tailored/shell_for_motorists/fuels/vpower_r/introduction.html Shell V-Power Racing (in AUS)]
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