Thoughts on Shell V-power

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-21-2012, 12:32 PM

So, while driving home last night, my fuel reserve light came on and I had to find a station fast. I got off the highway and found a shell.

Now, since day one with my 335, I have always used 93 octane. Call it being crazy, I just don't really feel comfortable using anything else. I was always under the impression the a forced induction car should run on the highest octane possible.

Back to the story. I filled up on V-power ( at $4.79!). I noticed that after I got home, my distance to the next fill up was 450 miles. I honestly don't think that I've seen those kind of numbers with any other gas. I usually use Sunoco 93. I feel that on a road trip, one could get closer to 500 miles on a tank.

Anyone else experience these kind of numbers?

LegendGary · 10-21-2012, 12:37 PM

I drove 1000 miles after the normal fill ups I would see 550 plus miles till E. but I also have N52 lol but depends on your driving style I guess.

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-21-2012, 12:42 PM

V-power or nothing.

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-21-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LegendGary

I drove 1000 miles after the normal fill ups I would see 550 plus miles till E. but I also have N52 lol but depends on your driving style I guess.

That's very impressive. I'd love to see what the new 328 could do.

roadkillrob · 10-21-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

V-power or nothing.

+1 only thing I use Shell V-Power and pretty much the only Teir 1 gas we can get in the North East.

Kernel Kurtz · 10-21-2012, 01:00 PM

I use V-Power exclusively and it works fine for me. It's one of the products recommended by BMW.

http://www.toptiergas.com/

We have higher octane available here, but they are ethanol blends, which I want nothing to do with.

ny325 · 10-21-2012, 01:01 PM

Five years of ownership, I've only filled up with shell v-power. Here in N.j, $3.95 a gallon.

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-21-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz

I use V-Power exclusively and it works fine for me. It's one of the products recommended by BMW.

http://www.toptiergas.com/

We have higher octane available here, but they are ethanol blends, which I want nothing to do with.

Good to know. I'll keep an eye out for it from now on. Here in the states (at least in NY), all of our octanes have 10% ethanol blended. Not sure about diesel.

Josh1a1h · 10-21-2012, 01:27 PM

Only she'll v power for me.... When it is cheap it works out at $9 a US Gallon.

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-21-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

Only she'll v power for me.... When it is cheap it works out at $9 a US Gallon.

mlifxs · 10-21-2012, 01:38 PM

My first year, I was putting in any premium. Car eventually needed a fuel injector cleaning. After that, top tier gas only, which means Shell for the most part here in Florida. Car runs strong ever since.

idrift4wd · 10-21-2012, 01:59 PM

V-power is the best!

even fifth gears fuel test showed it put more power down then other brand of fuels

liang · 10-21-2012, 02:17 PM

I only use Shell V-Power 91 because it contains no ethanol.

Josh1a1h · 10-21-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

Fuel this side of the pond makes me

MattMD · 10-21-2012, 02:43 PM

Only use V Power. N52 deserves the best gas I can put in it.

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-21-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Low Key OG

Only use V Power. N52 deserves the best gas I can put in it.

Seems like it is the best. Just took the car out for short ride around the neighborhood and the car felt noticeably smoother. Maybe there is more to this stuff than I originally thought......

BMW_Belgier · 10-21-2012, 04:00 PM

Always V-Power for me

Even had some detours to get it when i was going somewhere a bit further from home

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-21-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Always V-Power for me

Even had some detours to get it when i was going somewhere a bit further from home

I take it you still are in Switzerland, correct.

BMW_Belgier · 10-21-2012, 04:09 PM

Yeah

Why? I do live here you know!

GTstunna612 · 10-21-2012, 04:23 PM

V-Power or Chevron and of course 93 all the way. Even some 100 race gas lol

BLK_ATL335 · 10-21-2012, 04:36 PM

99% is quiktrip. Always saw commercials for shell but figured it was overrated. Didn't think it was worth it until today will fill up there next time!

roadkillrob · 10-21-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

Back to the story. I filled up on V-power ( at $4.79!).

Serious rip off on the cost though, V-Power usually isn't any more than 93 anywhere else - paying like low 4's here in Boston, like $4.25 maybe last I filled.

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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	Thoughts on Shell V-power So, while driving home last night, my fuel reserve light came on and I had to find a station fast. I got off the highway and found a shell. Now, since day one with my 335, I have always used 93 octane. Call it being crazy, I just don't really feel comfortable using anything else. I was always under the impression the a forced induction car should run on the highest octane possible. Back to the story. I filled up on V-power ( at $4.79!). I noticed that after I got home, my distance to the next fill up was 450 miles. I honestly don't think that I've seen those kind of numbers with any other gas. I usually use Sunoco 93. I feel that on a road trip, one could get closer to 500 miles on a tank. Anyone else experience these kind of numbers? __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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LegendGary Private 0 Rep 72 Posts Drives: Slow E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hillsboro, OR iTrader: (1)	I drove 1000 miles after the normal fill ups I would see 550 plus miles till E. but I also have N52 lol but depends on your driving style I guess. __________________ 06 E90 325i, Arctic Metallic, Matte Black kidney grills.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	V-power or nothing.
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Kernel Kurtz Major 345 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	I use V-Power exclusively and it works fine for me. It's one of the products recommended by BMW. http://www.toptiergas.com/ We have higher octane available here, but they are ethanol blends, which I want nothing to do with.
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ny325 Brigadier General 895 Rep 3,141 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Five years of ownership, I've only filled up with shell v-power. Here in N.j, $3.95 a gallon.
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	Only she'll v power for me.... When it is cheap it works out at $9 a US Gallon.
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	My first year, I was putting in any premium. Car eventually needed a fuel injector cleaning. After that, top tier gas only, which means Shell for the most part here in Florida. Car runs strong ever since.
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	V-power is the best! even fifth gears fuel test showed it put more power down then other brand of fuels
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liang Captain 23 Rep 717 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (6)	I only use Shell V-Power 91 because it contains no ethanol.
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MattMD E9X > Everything 60 Rep 742 Posts Drives: '22 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Only use V Power. N52 deserves the best gas I can put in it.
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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Always V-Power for me Even had some detours to get it when i was going somewhere a bit further from home __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Yeah Why? I do live here you know! __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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GTstunna612 Lieutenant 50 Rep 512 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 335i [0.00]	V-Power or Chevron and of course 93 all the way. Even some 100 race gas lol __________________ E90 335i Alpine White E90 328i Titanium Silver
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BLK_ATL335 Private 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: Black LCI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (1)	99% is quiktrip. Always saw commercials for shell but figured it was overrated. Didn't think it was worth it until today will fill up there next time! __________________ 2009 Black E90 /navi/L7/and much more/mods to come
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