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I always go for Shell V Power in my Morgan The reason being, a good friend of mine is an architect that specialises in Petrol forecourts and he told me a few years ago that Shell were the only company at the time to replace all their filling station tanks to be absolutely moisture free to eliminate any water that can get into the fuel when being stored
This coupled with the additional lubricants means it’s the choice for me
The only issue is it can be on some forecourts be stupidly expensive so I make sure I know a few Shell garages on my regular runs where it’s at a sensible price
Any extra performance is a side issue and I probably wouldn’t notice it much the way I drive anyway
It’s only about protecting my engine with the hope it will help extend its life
2008 XXVII Platform, Bugatti Blue Roadster 4 Seater
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Bruce, I have shell providing power & main gas to my house , because they were the best deal. I get 3% off 60 litres (15.8 US gallons). So V power is a fuel of choice early in the months at least. 60 l is roughly 350-400 miles of grins. Spotted your comment about 3% and enrolled in the shell +. As usual it isnt very clear how it all works so could you fill me in. By PM if you wish.
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As for the fuel, my gut feel is that it makes sod all difference and thats certainly what the various motoring program trials of fuels have shown. But if it gives you peace of mind and the extra costs doent matter to you, then why not buy whatever magic juice you fancy.
Personally I stick the cheapest fuel I can find in the Fezza -. At 15 mpg on a good day, its vital! Press the accelerator and it sounds like a flushing toilet.
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Learner Plates Off!
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Learner Plates Off!
Joined: Aug 2017
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I have a 1997 +8 and have been filling up with Shell V-Power 92 octane premium fuel but I'm thinking that the V8 is so unstressed that it probably runs just as well on regular fuel and will save me money. What do other +8 owners use to fill up please? I used to use standard supermarket petrol in my '94 +8 but I have switched to Shell V power. There is a long straight road into our village with a good incline. Put the pedal to the metal and it would 'pink' like mad. With V power it just keeps pulling till you run out of road! Need I say more? 
1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red. 2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red. How do you open the boot?
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