Who uses ‘V-Power Diesel’....

[GeeJayW]

All it takes is a couple of videos showing the inlet ports on an older diesel and it's enough to terrify me into using V-power diesel... AND throwing in some REDEX every now and again for good measure...

Fuel additives including Redex don’t really* get anywhere near the inlet ports of a diesel and so do nothing to help minimise or remove diesel inlet port deposits. The main area of interest is injector nozzle cleanliness.

*Some fuel inevitably makes its way into the sump. So in the limit, a very small amount of fuel additive chemistry ends up being carried into the intake system via the blow by gases, but these will have very little impact on deposits.

 

[TeddyRuxpin]

Yeah I know, but to my credit I didn't say I was being logical

 

[GeeJayW]

Yeah I know, but to my credit I didn't say I was being logical

No worries, just trying to advise…

 

[W1ghty]

With the current fuel prices this thread should be renamed “Who can afford to still use V power diesel “

 

[TeddyRuxpin]

I don't see them going down much tbh. This is how it ends. Make the petrol unsustainable, people will switch to electric.

They'll eventually do it to electricity prices too, one would imagine. I mean, they already are, but most people don't currently have an EV.

 

[GeeJayW]

I don't see them going down much tbh. This is how it ends. Make the petrol unsustainable, people will switch to electric.

They'll eventually do it to electricity prices too, one would imagine. I mean, they already are, but most people don't currently have an EV.

I’ve said this before; machines will still need lubricants for as long into the future as we continue to use them. Before the oil industry, whale oil was the principle source of machine lubricants. Without the economies of scale, mineral oil based lubricants are set to become very expensive.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I don't see them going down much tbh. This is how it ends. Make the petrol unsustainable, people will switch to electric.

They'll eventually do it to electricity prices too, one would imagine. I mean, they already are, but most people don't currently have an EV.

Who are they?

 

[markjay]

I’ve said this before; machines will still need lubricants for as long into the future as we continue to use them. Before the oil industry, whale oil was the principle source of machine lubricants. Without the economies of scale, mineral oil based lubricants are set to become very expensive.

As long as we don't burn it.... and we recycle it... there's shouldn't be a problem with lubricant made from oil.

 

[GeeJayW]

As long as we don't burn it.... and we recycle it... there's shouldn't be a problem with lubricant made from oil.

You’ve missed my point.

The problem will be about the costs associated with oil production, processing and downstream product manufacturing when there is much reduced demand. There are certain efficiencies and economies of scale that will be compromised.

 

[W1ghty]

Who are they?

Sssshhhh! “They “will hear you

 

[markjay]

You’ve missed my point.

The problem will be about the costs associated with oil production, processing and downstream product manufacturing when there is much reduced demand. There are certain efficiencies and economies of scale that will be compromised.

So prices will go up, then... we're used to the massively fluctuating price of a barrel of crude, yet another increase will likely be tolerated:

 

[Organist]

I use Esso Supreme while on the Island as there are no Shell garages here. I normally fill up with V-Power in Portsmouth if/when journeying up North to work.
Just to add, I’ve never actually noticed my 350 going through it’s regeneration process.

Esso Supreme is (quite a bit) cheaper and closer to where I live than the Shell equivalent, so I do use that every few tanks. Anyone have any experience of using the two brands' premium diesels and care to compare them?

 

[HB]

So here’s a laugh. I always use premium unleaded and diesel. Over the last couple of weeks my local Shell has had some pump issues I was told and no premium fuel was available. On Monday last week, I filled the E350 with normal diesel as it’s really no issue. Later that evening I took the Golf down and filled it up too with normal diesel again no issues using normal diesel.

Tuesday morning go out and start the E350 and the EML is on. Popped into my Indy on the way to the office and it says dpf something- he cleared it and it’s not come back. Friday morning I go and start the Golf and yes it’s EML light is on too. Not been to the Indy yet with it. Maybe some bad fuel or, my cars are spoilt buggers and threw the dummy out being forced to drink regular diesel

 

[geoffus]

So here’s a laugh. I always use premium unleaded and diesel. Over the last couple of weeks my local Shell has had some pump issues I was told and no premium fuel was available. On Monday last week, I filled the E350 with normal diesel as it’s really no issue. Later that evening I took the Golf down and filled it up too with normal diesel again no issues using normal diesel.

Tuesday morning go out and start the E350 and the EML is on. Popped into my Indy on the way to the office and it says dpf something- he cleared it and it’s not come back. Friday morning I go and start the Golf and yes it’s EML light is on too. Not been to the Indy yet with it. Maybe some bad fuel or, my cars are spoilt buggers and threw the dummy out being forced to drink regular diesel

Scary ! Sounds to me like the premium fuel didn't keep your DPF's very clean, a couple of days using "normal" fuel would not clog a DPF. Or would it ?

 

[DSM10000]

Scary ! Sounds to me like the premium fuel didn't keep your DPF's very clean, a couple of days using "normal" fuel would not clog a DPF. Or would it ?

No.

 

[HB]

Scary ! Sounds to me like the premium fuel didn't keep your DPF's very clean, a couple of days using "normal" fuel would not clog a DPF. Or would it ?

Well the soot content in the E350 was very minimal so, I really don’t know.

 

[GeeJayW]

Scary ! Sounds to me like the premium fuel didn't keep your DPF's very clean, a couple of days using "normal" fuel would not clog a DPF. Or would it ?

No reason why premium diesel would keep the DPF clean or why using normal regular diesel should clog it up in a few days. Something else in play IMHO.

 

[Basa96]

So I’ve always run standard diesel in my car (with absolutely no issues)... it’s a OM651 with a DPF.

The other day I needed to fill up and at that particular pump there was only V-Power diesel available... anyway, I thought I’d give it a go... @150.9p I may add

I’ve got to say... I’m not sure if it’s the placebo effect but the car does seem to run a bit smoother... but I’m not entirely convinced if it’s actually true or just a placebo.. the extra £ per tank is equivalent to putting in a bottle of fuel treatment + about £3-5 extra for the convenience so not too bad when you think of it that way.

opinions?

I use it quite often as it does make my car drive quicker, its w212 eclass 3,5 remamped to 300hp goes like a space rocket

 

[FLYPOGGER]

12 years ago I had a job interview with Honeywell enraf. They supplied the machinery that dispensed the additives into the tankers. As I recall the additives varied according to whom the fuel was being delivered.