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 (Research Octane Rating) 98; however this varies by market.

In the United Kingdom and Denmark (where Super Unleaded must be a minimum of 97 RON), V-Power has a rating of 99 RON, while in the Republic of Ireland, it is rated at 95 RON. In Australia, 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 and Australia is 95 RON, whilst in the USA, it is AKI/RdON/PON 91-93 (RON 96-98). The higher the Octane rating, the more the fuel resists premature ignition (see petrol 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 and Coles 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 engines, 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)]