fuel additives do work. Shell says so.

Peter.

Just remember, Shell do optimax and their claim was more k's per tank with it and i guarantee that is true. My old car used to obtain 50km more to a tank on hwy cycle. Maybe similar with new ulp. Only time will tell.

Regards

Greg

I turned this up on a search:

Site Link

Sounds interesting.

I've tried Optimax in a number of vehicles, and found no improvement in economy or performance at all.

Clever marketing IMHO.

I put some of the new stuff in the othe day and it was 4c dearer than the ordinary unleaded. So much for the "at no extra cost".

Using it at the moment but too early to tell. Tried their Optimax (?) on a previous vehicle and did'nt notice any difference at all.

Peter

Have been using the better fuel economy Shell ULP for about 4 weeks. Definately seen in improvement in fuel economy of about 50 Kms per tank (not bad over a 55 litres tank) used to get approx 550 kms, but now get a smigde over 600 kms per tank (and slowly climbing).

Have only used Shell during this time as they are the closest servo (by 15kms), and get my 4c a litre off. Local Shell is also relatively cheap most of the time, so little point in shopping around.

Figures are based on pump figues for litres, and odometer figures for Kms travelled. Driving style hasn't changed to any noticeable degree, and this includes a mix of off road and on road. This resutl is in a 2.0 l Rav 4, so may change for the "bigger toys".

I am the first to admit that this is an unscientific test, but IMHO this stuff actually works. Give it try !!

Note: Not affiliated with Shell, or any of its products, just trying to save a few bucks at the bowser each fill up !

RD

"In the latest engines, the piston rings that separate the combustion chamber from the bottom of the engine where the oil sump is, have been tightened to prevent oil consumption, which is what the consumer wants," he said.
"In turn that has increased friction on the rings."

Anyone what to poke some holes in this statement?

I have been using shell for years and have see bugger all difference with the new formula and I am sure on my last tank I got below average consumption, I am sure they made some changers but I say marketing ploy more than anything.

A few weeks ago (when the Imbil gathering was one) I filled up the pajero, (3Lt) 80Lt on normal unleaded petrol and stuck 15Lt in the Jerry can, again normal unleaded. Emptyed the jerry can into the tank when I could, total fuel was 95Lt.
clicked the odometer straight after filling up,
95Lt of fuel, I got 925km out of it. that was driving to and from Imbil from southside of brisbane, all the 4wding, plus day to day driving.
I thought that was pretty darn good and that was just the normal unleaded, none of the 'supposed you beaut ones'.
Cheers
Jo

I know i'm off topic but if i use shell diesel I get better economy than the other brands & that is odd because if you check the specs all the diesel is roughly the same, the RON for shell is very marginally higher...

Either here or elsewhere the issue of which deisel brand gives best economy was a topic & Shell seemed to be a winner. Not sure why. Shell used to be the most expensive fuel in most locations but now seems to be competitive less the 4c voucher.

It couldn't be this simple could it..BUT, when I was filling up and contemplating the cost of fuel and the mystery of why we have hung on to our trusty petrol 80 series so long, I read the ad promoting the new fuel.
Blah, blah blah...and right down the bottom on the poster, lo and behold, it says straight up that it's a different brew to that which they used in the economy trial anyway!!
Gotta love those fuel companies.

No comment at this stage from Bill S . Strange! Does`nt usually let an opportunity like this pass by. Regards G.T.