Shell V-Power

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Shell V-Power is the brand name given to Shell's enhanced high specification fuels for road vehicles.

Initially used for Super Unleaded petrol/gasoline, (formerly known as Optimax in some regions), it is now additionally used for high specification diesel.

1 V-Power petrol
2 V-Power Diesel
3 References
4 External links

[edit] V-Power petrol

"Super Unleaded" usually has a higher octane rating than standard unleaded petrol, at around RON (Research Octane Rating) 98; however this varies by market.

In the United Kingdom (where Super Unleaded must be a minimum of 97 RON), V-Power has a rating of 99 RON, while in the Republic of Ireland, it is rated at 95 RON. In Australia, V-Power Racing, the ultra-high performance variant has a rating of 100 RON. In Denmark, V-Power has a rating of 97 RON. In The Netherlands, it has a RON 95 rating, although officials from Shell stated it is effective RON 97, but classes are limited to RON 92, 95, 98 and 100.^[1]

"Normal" premium unleaded in the UK, Europe and Australia is 95 RON, whilst in the USA, it is AKI/RdON/PON 90 (RON 95). The higher the Octane rating, the more the fuel resists premature ignition (see petrol for more detail). V-Power also contains higher concentrations of detergents and other additives to clean the engine and smooth its operation. In Australia, the higher grade V-Power Racing contains 5% ethanol to boost V-Power's octane rating to 100 while reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.

At around 2004, all American Shell gas "Premium" was rebranded as "V-Power"

From October 2006, Shell and Coles Express re-branded Optimax to V-Power in Australia. Optimax will become V-Power (RON 98), and Optimax Extreme will become V-Power Racing (RON 100).

[edit] V-Power Diesel

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V-Power Diesel is an enhanced diesel fuel, designed for modern diesel engines, to offer enhanced performance along with increased engine protection, for more consistent operation and engine longevity.^[2]