V-power Vs Ultimate

[javsta]

this maybe a long shot but what is the general consensus on v-power diesel, is it worth the money ?

[Spartacus]

this maybe a long shot but what is the general consensus on v-power diesel, is it worth the money ?

Personally I always use V Power Diesel in my ML420

My previous ML270 was always more economical on Shell than anything else so just carried on the same.

[mac7]

this maybe a long shot but what is the general consensus on v-power diesel, is it worth the money ?

V power diesel is a strange thing - it's just got additives for cleaning the fuel system. This is how it supposedly brings improved performance and economy, by keeping your injectors clean. Any half decent fuel should do this though... personally I think it's just marketing using the V power name to create a 'premium' product. When I had a diesel I tried it but didn't see any benefits. But if you find improvements in economy which offset the additional cost, go for it.

Because diesel is compression ignition, you don't want it to have a high octane rating like petrol (which provides resistance to detonation). If I recall, diesel is generally only 15-20 RON. It is more usually rated by cetane content, which affects the delay and rate of ignition.

[Agreeable Slick]

Because diesel is compression ignition, you don't want it to have a high octane rating like petrol (which provides resistance to detonation). If I recall, diesel is generally only 15-20 RON. It is more usually rated by cetane content, which affects the delay and rate of ignition.

30-50 Cetane. Octane is a petrol thing

[mac7]

Because diesel is compression ignition, you don't want it to have a high octane rating like petrol (which provides resistance to detonation). If I recall, diesel is generally only 15-20 RON. It is more usually rated by cetane content, which affects the delay and rate of ignition.

30-50 Cetane. Octane is a petrol thing

Yeah, I sort of didn't explain that well enough

[Khare]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQghB4asSnI

and also, for future reference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jbcCr2ll3c

[R32UK]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQghB4asSnI

and also, for future reference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jbcCr2ll3c

as said before higher octane fuels will give you more power if the engine has knock control.. many older cars dont but people still continue to use the more expensive fuels. A job well done by the marketing men I would say 

[The Danno]

You boys wanna try some of this jungle juice!

[KennyGTI]

Ohhhhh I want to try some of that! Never seen it before up here!

Will your car run ok if mapped to say 97 ron?

[R32UK]

where? how much?