Does Anyone Use VPower Diesel? - Page 4

ChrisE · Oct 16th, 2011, 16:40

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Originally Posted by SonyVaio

.......Shell V-Power was the best.........
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Now that is a real pity as I can get BP 2mls away but V Power Diesel is like rocking horse droppings around here. The nearest supplier is 20mls away & I live in Norfolk - not the Outer Hebrides .

SonyVaio · Oct 16th, 2011, 19:20

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Originally Posted by ChrisE

Now that is a real pity as I can get BP 2mls away but V Power Diesel is like rocking horse droppings around here. The nearest supplier is 20mls away & I live in Norfolk - not the Outer Hebrides .

Well you just ahve to get the best you can and if you had to travel 20 miles to get Shell V then it would negate any savings you would have got anyway, so in your case I'd just stick with BP Ult.

harvey07 · Oct 16th, 2011, 19:42

Reading with interest...

Are these reported savings/improvements on long distance stuff only? I am only getting circa 26mpg - mostly around town, quick commute, with the odd 20 - 30 mile round trip (it's all relative as I don't do a huge mileage).

Just wonder if I'd see any benefit. I used to fill with petrol Vpower occasionally in the VRS - thought I saw performance benefits (or was it just my head) & maybe the odd mpg or so.

Interesting to see the comments re 3 consecutive fills before any benefit is seen.

I'll confess I am (currently) a price chaser, with no loyalty...this week it will be Sainsbury's after a big shop last week produced a 10ppl voucher ! It's usually either Tesco (if voucher), Sainsburys (voucher or just for Nectar points), Asda if desperate - cos it is local ! & a major brand as a last resort.

oldmanbm · Oct 16th, 2011, 20:30

Well put some in over the summer and put some in by mistake. Seems to do about 30 miles more on the tank but here in NI not available locally.

GJB · Oct 16th, 2011, 22:22

Try Millers diesel addative I am sure it will give you the same effect

The Hooded Claw · Oct 17th, 2011, 00:03

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Originally Posted by ChrisE

Now that is a real pity as I can get BP 2mls away but V Power Diesel is like rocking horse droppings around here. The nearest supplier is 20mls away & I live in Norfolk - not the Outer Hebrides .

Now then Chris, funny you should mention that ^^^^ As yous all know my lad works Nationwide fer Brit Gas & drives a 10 Plate Vivaro he AWAYS fills up with V Power Diesel..... Last week he was away down in Colchester & coming home on Friday the Office asked him to call in at a job in Norfolk (YEAH I KNOW Colchester to Fleetwood VIA NORFOLK!!!!! taint exactly a STRAIGHT LINE!!!!)

Anyways he could NOT find any V Power in the vicinity of this ere job in Norfolk so had to fill up with BP Ultimate .... HIS VERDICT on returning home ..... the Van ran like a BAG OF SPANNERS In a Tin tool box ...

Power Down, Fuel Consumption UP, Pick up was "Abysmal" & top Speed dropped to high 60's (his van is Limited to 70 MPH) but if you "Push it" (with V power) you can get 75 to 78 Ish ect ...

HIS CONCLUSION .... BP Ultimate is RUBBISH!!!!!

Keith

dew1911 · Oct 21st, 2011, 19:30

Just seen this thread, some interesting results. Thinking of trying V-Power or equivalent in my D5, I didn't see I'd get a big gain in a 115bhp 1.8 Focus, but the 2.4 I reckon could make a go!

craigv60 · Oct 30th, 2011, 19:44

V-Power has a % of gas-to-liquid (GTL) diesel (about 20% if I remember right) which is very clean-burning, produces almost zero soot and has a very high cetane index. V-Power is the only diesel that has a GTL component.

This should mean less soot build-up in the DPF and a reduced need for regenerations.

ChrisE · Oct 31st, 2011, 05:49

One of the reasons that a diesel engine always lasted such a long time was that the fuel itself was a lubricant and kept the pump etc in good condition.

I have read that modern diesel is not as good a lubricant as the older stuff. How does these premium diesels compare to the ordinary stuff?

JimG · Oct 31st, 2011, 08:34

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Originally Posted by craigv60

V-Power has a % of gas-to-liquid (GTL) diesel (about 20% if I remember right) which is very clean-burning, produces almost zero soot and has a very high cetane index. V-Power is the only diesel that has a GTL component.

This should mean less soot build-up in the DPF and a reduced need for regenerations.

Interesting. It's not just psychological then!! I must say the more I use V-Power the better my engine sounds. Less boomy and generally much smoother.

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Originally Posted by ChrisE

One of the reasons that a diesel engine always lasted such a long time was that the fuel itself was a lubricant and kept the pump etc in good condition.

I have read that modern diesel is not as good a lubricant as the older stuff. How does these premium diesels compare to the ordinary stuff?

Good question, does anyone know the answer?

Oct 16th, 2011, 19:42	#33
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Reading with interest... Are these reported savings/improvements on long distance stuff only? I am only getting circa 26mpg - mostly around town, quick commute, with the odd 20 - 30 mile round trip (it's all relative as I don't do a huge mileage). Just wonder if I'd see any benefit. I used to fill with petrol Vpower occasionally in the VRS - thought I saw performance benefits (or was it just my head) & maybe the odd mpg or so. Interesting to see the comments re 3 consecutive fills before any benefit is seen. I'll confess I am (currently) a price chaser, with no loyalty...this week it will be Sainsbury's after a big shop last week produced a 10ppl voucher ! It's usually either Tesco (if voucher), Sainsburys (voucher or just for Nectar points), Asda if desperate - cos it is local ! & a major brand as a last resort.

Oct 16th, 2011, 20:30	#34
oldmanbm Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2020 21:15 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fermanagh	Well put some in over the summer and put some in by mistake. Seems to do about 30 miles more on the tank but here in NI not available locally.

Oct 16th, 2011, 22:22	#35
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Try Millers diesel addative I am sure it will give you the same effect

Oct 21st, 2011, 19:30	#37
dew1911 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2012 12:11 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holme	Just seen this thread, some interesting results. Thinking of trying V-Power or equivalent in my D5, I didn't see I'd get a big gain in a 115bhp 1.8 Focus, but the 2.4 I reckon could make a go!

Oct 30th, 2011, 19:44	#38
craigv60 Master Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 17:28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macclesfield	V-Power has a % of gas-to-liquid (GTL) diesel (about 20% if I remember right) which is very clean-burning, produces almost zero soot and has a very high cetane index. V-Power is the only diesel that has a GTL component. This should mean less soot build-up in the DPF and a reduced need for regenerations.

Oct 31st, 2011, 05:49	#39
ChrisE Volvo Owner Since 1990 Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Norwich	One of the reasons that a diesel engine always lasted such a long time was that the fuel itself was a lubricant and kept the pump etc in good condition. I have read that modern diesel is not as good a lubricant as the older stuff. How does these premium diesels compare to the ordinary stuff?

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