Is the Shell V-Power difference more noticeable in petrol engines rather than diesel engines?
Petrol and diesel engines work on different operating principles and present different challenges to the fuels scientist, so it’s tricky to make a fair comparison in this case. In order to develop a good fuel, an intimate understanding of the operation of the engine and the interaction between the engine and the fuel is a pre-requisite. This understanding has been one of many key factors in the development of Shell V-Power and Shell V-Power Diesel, and with both fuels the core aim is to develop a fuel that helps any engine to deliver its performance potential. Has Shell specifically designed Shell V-Power to operate in a certain performance range? It feels like BP Ultimate is more aggressive in lower gears, but Shell V-Power is smoother in all gears. Can fuels be compared in that way, and how much do you look at competitors’ products? It is quite difficult to compare fuels in that way, and at Shell, our clear focus is on the quality and performance of our own products, making sure that
