Liam's Z Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 wonna bet??? come 2 the next meet then Which one? u going 2 more than 1 Quote
Sarnie Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 wonna bet??? come 2 the next meet then Which one? u going 2 more than 1 I dunno, don't pay much attention to the Meet threads Quote
H5 Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Just for peoples info - its not quite a fiver for free (as nothing ever is), the nominated person will have to do the following: (from the pluspoints site): All they have to do once they've signed-up is swipe their card when they fill up their car with at least 35 litres of Shell fuel at least three times within their first month of membership and you'll both receive 750 free pluspoints - that's 750 for you and 750 for them. Note, according to the above blurb it doesnt have to be V-power - it could be standard unleaded - or even diesel! That shouldn't be a problem at all!! Kev, you have PM! I've filled up twice with the new V-Power and something has happened to my fuel consumption...... Computer was reset 2000 miles ago and was running at 25.3 MPG and an average speed of 32 mph. In the last week, it's now 25.5 and rising. No different driving, same trip to work and back and occasional A / B road play. Coincidence?? Quote
kennyc Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 When I filled up the other day they had all the V-Power advertising blurb (with new fat arsed Alfa Brera), but the pump still showed Optimax so I don't know whether it was the old 98 RON stuff or the new all power busting 99 RON.... Quote
Kev946 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Posted August 31, 2006 Just for peoples info - its not quite a fiver for free (as nothing ever is), the nominated person will have to do the following: (from the pluspoints site): All they have to do once they've signed-up is swipe their card when they fill up their car with at least 35 litres of Shell fuel at least three times within their first month of membership and you'll both receive 750 free pluspoints - that's 750 for you and 750 for them. Note, according to the above blurb it doesnt have to be V-power - it could be standard unleaded - or even diesel! That shouldn't be a problem at all!! Kev, you have PM! I've filled up twice with the new V-Power and something has happened to my fuel consumption...... Computer was reset 2000 miles ago and was running at 25.3 MPG and an average speed of 32 mph. In the last week, it's now 25.5 and rising. No different driving, same trip to work and back and occasional A / B road play. Coincidence?? Done. Mike didn't get an email so I've entered him again. I'm assuming everyone else has? Quote
Jacko Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Mike didn't get an email so I've entered him again. I'm assuming everyone else has? No Kev, I didn't get mine either! Quote
Kev946 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Posted August 31, 2006 Mike didn't get an email so I've entered him again. I'm assuming everyone else has? No Kev, I didn't get mine either! I suggest we leave it a couple of days then contact Shell. Quote
steve_b Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Kev, you can put my details forward if you wish. Steve Quote
Kev946 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Posted August 31, 2006 Kev, you can put my details forward if you wish. Steve Sure send me a PM with first & last name & email address Quote
Liam's Z Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 got mine today ditto not as many sharp corners Quote
max Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 still not heard anything from shell has anybody got their card yet. max. Quote
GC350z Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Can someone explain this to me. Quote from www.shell.co.uk "The improved formulation features higher octane (99 RON)" Quote from www.shell.ie "Shell V-Power has an octane rating of 95 - the same as regular unleaded petrol" Am I missing something here? Guy Quote
Kev946 Posted September 4, 2006 Author Posted September 4, 2006 I've emailed the Shell Pluspoints Member helpline asking what's going off. Will keep you posted. Quote
GC350z Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 It certainly is interesting. It's not like a typo on the Irish site. It's on the FAQ page under V-Power. "What's the octane rating of Shell V-Power? Shell V-Power has an octane rating of 95 - the same as regular unleaded petrol." I never liked Optimax in my Celica. It didn't state what RON it had on the pump where as other suppliers did. It also made no noticable difference to the car but others did. In the Z V-Power seems to run more smoothly but haven't noticed a power difference to the stock unleaded. Guy Quote
leebar Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 It certainly is interesting. It's not like a typo on the Irish site. It's on the FAQ page under V-Power. "What's the octane rating of Shell V-Power? Shell V-Power has an octane rating of 95 - the same as regular unleaded petrol." I never liked Optimax in my Celica. It didn't state what RON it had on the pump where as other suppliers did. It also made no noticable difference to the car but others did. In the Z V-Power seems to run more smoothly but haven't noticed a power difference to the stock unleaded. Guy I'm sure I've read in other posts that both V Power and Optimax in Ireland were 95 RON. Wasn't Optimax called V Power in the rest of Europe and had different RON depending on which country you bought it in? Quote
GC350z Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Couldn't tell you if it was called V-Power here. I can tell you that if it was always called V-Power then they have justed launched it in Ireland for the second time. www.shellireland.com It's at the bottom of the page. Have found two references to 95 octane on the site now. Quote
Jacko Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 Quote taken from this website:- http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=uk-en&FC2=/uk-en/tailored/shell_for_motorists/fuels/vpower_p/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/uk-en/tailored/shell_for_motorists/fuels/vpower_p/vpower_p_about_ga_1602.html In developing Shell V-Power we have built on the highly successful performance platform achieved with Shell Optimax. Shell V-Power is designed to provide even higher levels of performance and bring drivers further enhancements in responsiveness. The improved formulation features higher octane (99 RON), higher detergency and use of Shell's unique Friction Modification Technology, as used by the Ferrari Formula One team in its 2006 Race fuels. So unless they have a different marketing name in Ireland? And V-Power FAQs http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=uk-en&FC2=/uk-en/tailored/shell_for_motorists/fuels/vpower_p/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/uk-en/tailored/shell_for_motorists/fuels/vpower_p/vpower_p_faqs_ga_1602.html Quote
leebar Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 From a quick flick over a number of Shell sites, it looks like the octane rating does vary by market. Italy quotes 100, Singapore 98, Ireland 95, Turkey 95 and UK 99. Looks like it's just a brand name and not a guarantee that it is the same stuff in the tank!! Quote
Removed Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 depending on countries, the product are actually refined differently... Quote
Liam's Z Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 depending on countries, the product are actually refined differently... Due to Government Legislation Quote
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