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Raybold7 Guest of the Club Total Posts : 14 Joined: 2021/04/10 20:53:49 Status: offline Raybold7 Guest of the Club 2023/01/19 20:01:12 (permalink) Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 Does anyone have a preferred choice between the two fuel choices or know of an alternative? I was planning on using V Power because I've always thought this was the cleanest. However now seeing a few people mention Esso so was wondering which was better? Really after technical improvements more so than getting a discount through the club. TIA #1 List Solutions Only 17 Replies
AndrewCS PCGB Member Total Posts : 4732 Joined: 2020/04/20 15:19:00 Status: offline AndrewCS PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/19 21:05:04 (permalink) Usage wise, I have not noticed any difference - nor did I expect to given how these fuels are developed and tested - by both the manufacturer and the car companies. If you experience an issue with either it will most likely be down to transportation and / or storage problems I use V Power given the excellent service provided by my nearest station, the closer Esso station is a `tip` ... Attached for info ... not a full technical breakdown but info. none-the-less Attachment(s) shell-v-power-data-sheet-(msds).pdf (104.51 KB) - downloaded 55 times MSDS Esso fuel-compressed.pdf (273.30 KB) - downloaded 46 times Aberdeenshire (R2) : Cayman 981 GT4 #2
Laurence71 PCGB Member Total Posts : 21 Joined: 2020/05/01 16:12:16 Status: offline Laurence71 PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/20 00:06:22 (permalink) I tend to use Esso Supreme mostly as I have the WEX petrol card so was getting 6p a litre off. Have also used Tesco Momentum on occasion and V-Power. All seem to work the same. #3
911MJA PCGB Member Total Posts : 12 Joined: 2022/05/03 16:28:39 Status: offline 911MJA PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/20 08:42:42 (permalink) I use both depending on where I am. I tend to use Shell V Power locally but my nearest petrol station is Esso so use that as well. Not noticed any difference in performance and/or economy. #4
Raybold7 Guest of the Club Total Posts : 14 Joined: 2021/04/10 20:53:49 Status: offline Raybold7 Guest of the Club Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/20 18:49:01 (permalink) Thanks chaps. So no real benefit for either. The local garage, 1 mile away, has always been Shell and 2 months ago changed to Esso! Imagine my frustration after only just having my car and planning on using V Power. At least now I'm safe in the knowledge that either is good so I can pick and choose rather than having to search for one or the other. #5
mikegibson PCGB Member Total Posts : 120 Joined: 2013/07/01 00:00:00 Location: Shenfield, Essex Status: offline mikegibson PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/25 12:58:33 (permalink) Use all of the above and Tesco Momentum too. Using a mix of all of them is the best of all worlds. 2019 992 C2S Cabrio, Night Blue 2009 997 Gen II C4S Cabrio, Meteor Grey 1999 996 Gen 1 C2, Zenith Blue #6
Dick Dastardly PCGB Member Total Posts : 217 Joined: 2016/11/10 14:16:32 Status: offline Dick Dastardly PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/25 20:11:45 (permalink) Used both and find no discernible difference. Esso fuel card discount can make a difference but depends on how individual stations choose to price the fuel sometimes V max can be cheaper or similar price. Present 992 C2S-Gentian Blue Previous 718 Cayman S - Graphite Blue 944 S2 Midnight Blue #7
Raybold7 Guest of the Club Total Posts : 14 Joined: 2021/04/10 20:53:49 Status: offline Raybold7 Guest of the Club Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/25 21:52:55 (permalink) I never considered the Tesco offering. I didn't realise it was that good? #8
mikegibson PCGB Member Total Posts : 120 Joined: 2013/07/01 00:00:00 Location: Shenfield, Essex Status: offline mikegibson PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/26 00:03:29 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Raybold7 2023/01/26 19:52:05 Debates rage about the virtues of different manufacturers fuels and this forum has plenty of discussion on the topic. I am sure that snobbery plays a part in these debates. All of these fuels meet the required standards and the base fuel may well come out of the same refinery. The additive packs are a key differentiator as is ethanol content. Esso, contains no ethanol in most cases, except in those locations where the "local" refinery does not supply ethanol free in which case it does. Shell and Tesco both have ethanol in. Ethanol is generally regarded as a bad thing as it absorbs water, meaning whether its in a petrol station tank or in your car, the longer it hangs about, the more water it absorbs. This is one reason many would regard Esso as better. I would group negative comments about Tesco fuel into one of 2 categories: 1) A perception that the additive pack is inferior to Shell/Esso. 2) A belief that the average Tesco forecourt sells less 99 fuel than the others so the fuel in the tanks has been hanging around and degrading. Given Tesco sell more fuel than Esso, Shell and BP put together, I find this hard to believe even if 99 is not their biggest seller. I've used Tesco in my Porsches ever since Tesco launched it and have seen no ill effects. 2019 992 C2S Cabrio, Night Blue 2009 997 Gen II C4S Cabrio, Meteor Grey 1999 996 Gen 1 C2, Zenith Blue #9
Andyg400 Guest of the Club Total Posts : 193 Joined: 2004/06/28 09:30:00 Status: offline Andyg400 Guest of the Club Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/01/28 14:58:50 (permalink) For the Tesco fans - Ethanol test. https://youtu.be/haCaEExGQUw As an aside, only Esso state their 99+ has zero Ethanol, the rest don't, Tesco,Shell,Texaco et all. https://www.esso.co.uk/en-gb/fuels [font="'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 22px"]What’s in our Synergy Supreme+ 99 premium petrol? Our Synergy Supreme+ 99 petrol has more cleaning power than our regular petrol – and includes molecules engineered to reduce friction in your engine and help moving parts work more efficiently.* Although our pumps have E5 labels on them, our Synergy Supreme+ 99 is ethanol-free (except, due to technical supply reasons, in Devon, Cornwall, North Wales, North England and Scotland). Legislation requires us to place E5 labels on pumps that dispense unleaded petrol with ‘up to 5% ethanol’, including those that contain no ethanol. There’s currently no requirement for renewable fuel, like ethanol, to be present in super unleaded petrol. However, if this changes in the future, we will comply with any new legislation. 2007 RS4 Avant - Sold 2001 996 C4 Tip - Sold #10
Schuey PCGB Member Total Posts : 303 Joined: 2020/11/30 19:10:46 Status: offline Schuey PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/10 12:45:28 (permalink) Interesting thread! Due to proximity, it's either Shell V-Power or Esso 99 Supreme for me. I am due to go on a road trip to Ireland next month, and my understanding is they only have 95 RON over there. Should I be thinking about Octane Booster or just let the car's ECU adapt to 95 RON while I'm over there? 2022 Porsche 911 (992) Carrera GTS =============================== 2020 BMW S1000RR Sport with Performance Pack =============================== 2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 =============================== #11
Motorhead PCGB Member Total Posts : 6669 Joined: 2011/04/01 11:33:04 Location: R10 & R24, North Bedfordshire Status: offline Motorhead PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/10 14:12:40 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Schuey 2023/03/10 14:45:39 There’s no need to be concerned about using regular fuel Jas. The engine will run perfectly happily on 95-octane fuel … the knock sensor(s) will take care of things automatically. Unless you’re really giving it the beans, I doubt that they’ll come into play anyway.😀 Enjoy your trip! Jeff 987.2 Cayman S North Beds (R10 & R24) #12
AndrewCS PCGB Member Total Posts : 4732 Joined: 2020/04/20 15:19:00 Status: offline AndrewCS PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/10 14:23:50 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Schuey 2023/03/10 14:45:43 ^ Agreed ... Butt dyno wise - the GT4 runs as well on 95, no noticeable difference in performance just slightly worse economy Aberdeenshire (R2) : Cayman 981 GT4 #13
Schuey PCGB Member Total Posts : 303 Joined: 2020/11/30 19:10:46 Status: offline Schuey PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/10 14:47:10 (permalink) Motorhead There’s no need to be concerned about using regular fuel Jas. The engine will run perfectly happily on 95-octane fuel … the knock sensor(s) will take care of things automatically. Unless you’re really giving it the beans, I doubt that they’ll come into play anyway.😀 Enjoy your trip! Jeff Thanks Jeff, I will not worry then 😊👍🏼 2022 Porsche 911 (992) Carrera GTS =============================== 2020 BMW S1000RR Sport with Performance Pack =============================== 2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 =============================== #14
Schuey PCGB Member Total Posts : 303 Joined: 2020/11/30 19:10:46 Status: offline Schuey PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/10 15:37:53 (permalink) AndrewCS ^ Agreed ... Butt dyno wise - the GT4 runs as well on 95, no noticeable difference in performance just slightly worse economy Thanks Andrew 👍🏼 2022 Porsche 911 (992) Carrera GTS =============================== 2020 BMW S1000RR Sport with Performance Pack =============================== 2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 =============================== #15
SV_WDC PCGB Member Total Posts : 51 Joined: 2017/02/01 16:38:35 Status: offline SV_WDC PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/21 20:49:40 (permalink) Perhaps slightly O/T but how what prices are people seeing for Esso Supreme (99) vs V-Power? #16
AndrewCS PCGB Member Total Posts : 4732 Joined: 2020/04/20 15:19:00 Status: offline AndrewCS PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/21 20:56:02 (permalink) Don`t use Esso but V-Power is 164p here ... V-Power has recently been `upgraded` re. it`s cleaning properties V-Power Unleaded Fuel \| 3x More Cleaning Molecules \| Shell UK \| Shell United Kingdom Shell DYNAFLEX Technology \| Shell United Kingdom Aberdeenshire (R2) : Cayman 981 GT4 #17
Brisel PCGB Member Total Posts : 21 Joined: 2021/06/15 14:23:52 Status: offline Brisel PCGB Member Re: Shell V Power v Esso Synergy Supreme+ 99 2023/03/21 22:16:56 (permalink) 20 pence/litre premium for V Power over Shell 95 E10 unleaded around here (Oxfordshire/Northants). My local Tesco is a 10 ppl premium for Momentum 99 over a much cheaper 95 RON base price. 997.1 Turbo Mercedes C63 AMG S204 for sale #18

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