Shell V-Power vs Chevron

Apoc370z · 02-17-2012, 11:01 PM

So my gas was low this morning and i didnt have the time to go to the local Chevron (10 min drive but opposite direction from work) so i decided to pump $20 on Shell's V-Power gas.

Is it me or V-Power is just slightly better than Chevron (91 Octane)? because i can feel a slight increase of power and response time on the throttle. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me

Drodriguez06 · 02-17-2012, 11:35 PM

Hmm I might have to try it out too never put shell only chevron
Interesting lol

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-17-2012, 11:54 PM

I use Vpower in the Z because the engine feels more responsive than with chevron and the other brands. If I can't find a shell? Then I use Quik Trip then VAlero is my last resort. Great engine response or a budget gas. There is a marginal difference in performance with the different brands.

canes7 · 02-18-2012, 09:25 AM

When I get a new car I always test them out with different grades & brands of fuels. The only major brand I don't bother with is BP. I've taken apart many carbs that have had their fuel bowls gunked up with a model glue like substance from BP gas. Consistantly Shell has always had the best results. It's good to hear that others have had good success with Chevron as that brings a bit of confidnce to a backup source.

SS66 · 02-18-2012, 10:40 AM

You Cali guys will never find 93 oct fuel in your state. That is just not right with the tree huggers and most regulated state in the union. Many of truth said in a jest.

Apoc370z · 02-18-2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS66

You Cali guys will never find 93 oct fuel in your state. That is just not right with the tree huggers and most regulated state in the union. Many of truth said in a jest.

from what i heard, we have 100 octane "race fuel" here at selected 76s

onzedge · 02-18-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

from what i heard, we have 100 octane "race fuel" here at selected 76s

There is a 76 in a town nearby that has 100 octane.

SS66 · 02-18-2012, 10:35 AM

Hey I am not calling myself out on age or anything but back in the DAYYYYY. Shell gas was one of the top shelve fuels to run in a street muscle car etc. I would always run Super Shell in my old SS car. Great stuff and made a difference on engine running performance. Maybe Shell V Power same as old Super Shell brand?

srbrubak · 02-18-2012, 11:46 AM

I would like to use Shell's V-power, but here in Cedar Rapids, all the Shell's gas is 10% ethanol, even their V-power. We have no Chevron stations. I do try and use what they call a top tier gas.

theDreamer · 02-18-2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srbrubak

I would like to use Shell's V-power, but here in Cedar Rapids, all the Shell's gas is 10% ethanol, even their V-power. We have no Chevron stations. I do try and use what they call a top tier gas.

There really is no such thing as 'top tier' gas. The difference is the additives they put into the gas, some companies have developed better additives than others.
Most gas is all pumped from the same plant and when dumped at a gas station they add the specific additives for that brand and mix in the tank. Now there are companies who control the whole line from plant to gas station but most have gotten away from this because it is cheaper the other way.

gurneyeagle · 02-18-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

There really is no such thing as 'top tier' gas. The difference is the additives they put into the gas, some companies have developed better additives than others.
Most gas is all pumped from the same plant and when dumped at a gas station they add the specific additives for that brand and mix in the tank. Now there are companies who control the whole line from plant to gas station but most have gotten away from this because it is cheaper the other way.

Exactly right. Additives are splash blended as the transport trucks are filled. Used to work for an independent refiner and we "made" gas for several of the majors.

vividracing · 02-20-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

Shell V power is 93 octane

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

oh is it? that explains EVERYTHING

Not in California. You might be able to get 93 V Power in Arkansas, but in CA it's only 91.

Waiz · 02-18-2012, 05:13 PM

But dyno needs a reset, there is no difference!

Speedy · 02-18-2012, 06:07 PM

"Top Tier" fuels have to under go testing and certification to maintain that distinction. Now, I'm not saying they can't play with the mix and provide a beefed up fuel for the test, but testing is a requirement.

Where I live we get 87, 89, and 93 octane fuels. For my supercharged cars I use only Shell V-Power 93. My buddy works for an oil company and has told me that it is in fact all the same fuel with just different additive packages added at the time of shipping, and that's fine, but I like knowing at least Shell is tested to keep that Top Tier distinction.

In my Z, I just use the cheapest 93 octane I find. It's not a supercharged car so it's not as critical. Runs fine so far and I'm getting 23 MPG with a 70/30 mix of city/hwy driving.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-20-2012, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

"Top Tier" fuels have to under go testing and certification to maintain that distinction. Now, I'm not saying they can't play with the mix and provide a beefed up fuel for the test, but testing is a requirement.

Where I live we get 87, 89, and 93 octane fuels. For my supercharged cars I use only Shell V-Power 93. My buddy works for an oil company and has told me that it is in fact all the same fuel with just different additive packages added at the time of shipping, and that's fine, but I like knowing at least Shell is tested to keep that Top Tier distinction.

In my Z, I just use the cheapest 93 octane I find. It's not a supercharged car so it's not as critical. Runs fine so far and I'm getting 23 MPG with a 70/30 mix of city/hwy driving.

Ur doing great. I get 17.1 and I do 65% highway with the auto that's supposed to get better fuel econ. Lol.

02-17-2012, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Shell V-Power vs Chevron So my gas was low this morning and i didnt have the time to go to the local Chevron (10 min drive but opposite direction from work) so i decided to pump $20 on Shell's V-Power gas. Is it me or V-Power is just slightly better than Chevron (91 Octane)? because i can feel a slight increase of power and response time on the throttle. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
E10 94 octane vs. Shell V-Power 91 octane ethanol-free	semtex	Engine & Drivetrain	15	09-16-2011 10:19 PM
Love my new Z, Chevron or Shell?	tnortonZ	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	29	12-24-2010 11:48 PM
New Shell Ad - Invisible 370z	Mr370z	Australia/New Zealand	4	04-26-2010 09:12 PM
Which fuel is better Shell or BP?	ricky bobby	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	18	12-04-2009 05:02 PM
350z shell	protoZ	Wanted	0	10-23-2009 10:50 PM

02-17-2012, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drodriguez06 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 370z / S14kouki Rep Power: 14	Hmm I might have to try it out too never put shell only chevron Interesting lol

02-17-2012, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I use Vpower in the Z because the engine feels more responsive than with chevron and the other brands. If I can't find a shell? Then I use Quik Trip then VAlero is my last resort. Great engine response or a budget gas. There is a marginal difference in performance with the different brands.

02-18-2012, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
canes7 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NC Posts: 129 Drives: '11 BC/Tour/Spt/7at Rep Power: 14	When I get a new car I always test them out with different grades & brands of fuels. The only major brand I don't bother with is BP. I've taken apart many carbs that have had their fuel bowls gunked up with a model glue like substance from BP gas. Consistantly Shell has always had the best results. It's good to hear that others have had good success with Chevron as that brings a bit of confidnce to a backup source.

02-18-2012, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
SS66 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 165 Drives: 2011 370Z SP m6 Rep Power: 15	You Cali guys will never find 93 oct fuel in your state. That is just not right with the tree huggers and most regulated state in the union. Many of truth said in a jest.

02-18-2012, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
SS66 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 165 Drives: 2011 370Z SP m6 Rep Power: 15	Hey I am not calling myself out on age or anything but back in the DAYYYYY. Shell gas was one of the top shelve fuels to run in a street muscle car etc. I would always run Super Shell in my old SS car. Great stuff and made a difference on engine running performance. Maybe Shell V Power same as old Super Shell brand?

02-18-2012, 11:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	I would like to use Shell's V-power, but here in Cedar Rapids, all the Shell's gas is 10% ethanol, even their V-power. We have no Chevron stations. I do try and use what they call a top tier gas.

02-18-2012, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	But dyno needs a reset, there is no difference!

02-18-2012, 06:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 14	"Top Tier" fuels have to under go testing and certification to maintain that distinction. Now, I'm not saying they can't play with the mix and provide a beefed up fuel for the test, but testing is a requirement. Where I live we get 87, 89, and 93 octane fuels. For my supercharged cars I use only Shell V-Power 93. My buddy works for an oil company and has told me that it is in fact all the same fuel with just different additive packages added at the time of shipping, and that's fine, but I like knowing at least Shell is tested to keep that Top Tier distinction. In my Z, I just use the cheapest 93 octane I find. It's not a supercharged car so it's not as critical. Runs fine so far and I'm getting 23 MPG with a 70/30 mix of city/hwy driving.