V-Power Vs Tesco Juice

[Hurdy]

Theoretically there shouldn't be much between the performance you get from Tesco 99 or Shell V-Power as both have the same RON rating.

And whilst the theory is correct, reality actually proves very different. 

The difference will come over a longer period of time.

Huh, please explain! 

Running on Shell V-Power -  The reports I've heard are that the RON rating is much more stable and that the fuel has more additives in it to keep the engine healthier.

You got that the wrong way round.  It is the Tesco 99 which has been repeatedly proven to be more stable.  Thorney Motorsports have systematically proven this, as have Revo.  V-Power is much less stable than Tesco 99 - the only time it is on a par with Tesco is when it gets delivered by the bulk tanker.

Tesco runs a larger element of bio-fuel in it's make-up and so could be an issue for the FSI engines over the longer term in terms of keeping the engine clean and longer term maintenance of the power outputs due to build up of deposits.

That is wrong too.  By law, ALL UK and EU unleadeds, weather poverty spec 95 RON or BPs 102 Ultimate - all have to have 5% bio fuels.  But being as GreenErgy, who make the Tesco 99 brew have been using bio fuel base-stocks for years - they have far more 'bio ethanol' experience than the traditional 'crude oil' based oil companies.  And Tesco 99 uses an advanced additives package, which is on par with any other UK fuel, super unleaded or otherwise.

V-power has more additives in than Tesco to help keep the deposits off the valves etc.....or at least that is what they purport!

I thought that V-Power was the more stable of the two?!?

Are you telling me Tesco 99 doesn't have more bio-fuel in it's make up?

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Theoretically there shouldn't be much between the performance you get from Tesco 99 or Shell V-Power as both have the same RON rating.

And whilst the theory is correct, reality actually proves very different. 

The difference will come over a longer period of time.

Huh, please explain! 

Running on Shell V-Power -  The reports I've heard are that the RON rating is much more stable and that the fuel has more additives in it to keep the engine healthier.

You got that the wrong way round.  It is the Tesco 99 which has been repeatedly proven to be more stable.  Thorney Motorsports have systematically proven this, as have Revo.  V-Power is much less stable than Tesco 99 - the only time it is on a par with Tesco is when it gets delivered by the bulk tanker.

Tesco runs a larger element of bio-fuel in it's make-up and so could be an issue for the FSI engines over the longer term in terms of keeping the engine clean and longer term maintenance of the power outputs due to build up of deposits.

That is wrong too.  By law, ALL UK and EU unleadeds, weather poverty spec 95 RON or BPs 102 Ultimate - all have to have 5% bio fuels.  But being as GreenErgy, who make the Tesco 99 brew have been using bio fuel base-stocks for years - they have far more 'bio ethanol' experience than the traditional 'crude oil' based oil companies.  And Tesco 99 uses an advanced additives package, which is on par with any other UK fuel, super unleaded or otherwise.

V-power has more additives in than Tesco to help keep the deposits off the valves etc.....or at least that is what they purport!

Then Shell are feeding you mushrooms - Tesco 99 has an highly advanced additives package, easily equal to what the 'major' oil companies claim.  What's more, log onto www.GreenErgy.co.uk, click on the contact us button, ask them what additives they use, and they will e-mail you back with their full additives package.  Shell, BP, and the others certainly don't do this - they are more than happy to spout about what they claim, yet completely fail to back up their 'claims'! 

Seriously, Tesco 99 is categorically the best 'pump fuel' available in the UK.  OK, there is the BP Ultimate 102, and when it is fresh, it is superb.  But at just 10 stations around the country, it is hardly gonna be 'local', and it suffers from horrendous degredation - for £2.50 per litre!!! 

I thought that V-Power was the more stable of the two?!?

Nope, other way round.  Ask Revo, and ask Thorney.

Are you telling me Tesco 99 doesn't have more bio-fuel in it's make up?

Tesco 99 has EXACTLY the same bio fuel content as V-Power, as well as every other 'petroleum-based' unleaded.  But GreenErgy supplied Tesco fuels had been using bio-fuels for many years before the likes of Shell added them, and so have a massive 'head start.  And don't forget, GreenErgy are the UKs third largest petrol retailer - so they ain't no 'cottage industry' oil company!

HTH

[Wurzel]

I dont shop at Tesco as I hate their business tactics and their stores are really bland, prices are not that good and they are generally really dull.

[Wurzel]

Tesco 99 has EXACTLY the same bio fuel content as V-Power, as well as every other 'petroleum-based' unleaded.  But GreenErgy supplied Tesco fuels had been using bio-fuels for many years before the likes of Shell added them, and so have a massive 'head start.  And don't forget, GreenErgy are the UKs third largest petrol retailer - so they ain't no 'cottage industry' oil company!

HTH

Massive head start? Hardly. Do you work for or have shares in Tesco?

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I dont shop at Tesco as I hate their business tactics and their stores are really bland, prices are not that good and they are generally really dull.

And you really think that the 'business ethics' of Shell or whoever else are any better? 

As far as I'm concerned, I couldn't give two figs on their 'ethics'.  The simple FACTs are that two completely different companies have PROVEN that Tesco 99 is the best fuel on the UK forcourts - better than V-Power, better than BP Ultimate.  And it is soley that which helps me decide what fuel to use.  An the last time I checked, I didn't think that unleaded petrol could be made in some Chinese child sweat-shop - unlike Tescos, or even M&S t-shirts . . . 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Tesco 99 has EXACTLY the same bio fuel content as V-Power, as well as every other 'petroleum-based' unleaded.  But GreenErgy supplied Tesco fuels had been using bio-fuels for many years before the likes of Shell added them, and so have a massive 'head start.  And don't forget, GreenErgy are the UKs third largest petrol retailer - so they ain't no 'cottage industry' oil company!

HTH

Massive head start? Hardly. Do you work for or have shares in Tesco?

Erm, GreenErgy were using bio-fuels for a good five to six years before Shell - so in the corporate/commercial world - that IS a massive head start. 

And I neither work for, nor have shares in either Tesco or GreenErgy.  I am just happy to recommend a good product. 

[Wurzel]

In what way has Tesco 99 been "proven" to be better?

[Teutonic_Tamer]

In what way has Tesco 99 been "proven" to be better?

Use the search function old chap!  And use some keywords like Thorney Motorsport, fuel tests, etc.  You will then soon realise that we arn't just talking tosh!

[JonnyG]

I use mainly Tesco 99 and occasionally V-Power. 

My old ED 30 used to run great on Tesco 99, even the exhaust note seemed to sound that little bit "raspier".  It does take a while for the ECU to adapt to the different fuel though,  and I thinks it's best to fill up at least a few times with the same petrol before making a judgement.

Another tip I read is to fill up when it's cold, apparently the petrol is more dense when cold, so you get more in your litre ?   

The Thorney Motorsport Fuel Test summary was :-

QUOTE :

In simple terms, Shells V Power is near identical to the Optimax product that it replaced, in power and ‘feel’ terms it continued to out perform all 95 octane fuels and we’d still recommend owners of all performance cars use the highest quality fuel they can find. However the performance offered by the fuel was sometimes inconsistent.

The Tesco 99 fuel again outperformed V Power in all the tests but the differences between the two fuels were marginal and we doubt most people would tell the difference in their cars on a day to day basis. However the Tesco fuel was the most consistent. ...

........Bottom line? Use the Tesco 99 fuel where you can find it, it offers the best, most consistent performance of the fuels available and it’s cheaper than V Power. If you can’t find a Tescos that sells it then go for Shell’s V Power. :

[Wurzel]

Yes it's best to fill up at night or in the morning as the petrol will be colder and denser. Jeremy Clarkson mentioned this once.