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From: Fort Knox, KY
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I've only filled up with Shell V-Power a couple of times (since the nearest station is more than 15 miles from my house) but my LT1 really seemed to like it.
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From: San Antonio Texas
I thought Shell was using the Techron (like Chevron) in their gas too! I don't think they are adding any Alcohol to the premium Shell here in Texas, but I don't know about their lower grades. I use Chevron in everything I drive now and they all run better than with the Exxon / Mobil that I had been using for years.
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Shell gas A-OK
I starting using Shell 93 V power last year because the station is close and the cost is usually a few cents less than the off brands (go figure?). I was putting in any hi-test for awhile then switched over to Shell exclusively. My 88 coupe runs better than before, so I'm sold on it.
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From: Westerville oh
I don’t know if it’s coincidence but I recently changed to Shell in my 96 LT4 and got a check engine light. When I checked the code at Advance auto parts it was a 1418 (I think) and the fellow said that was a dealer only code. He suggested I disconnect the battery to reset the computer and see if it comes back. It hasn’t yet but I haven’t added gas yet either. I haven’t noticed any other differences.
I switched form Sunoco only because the Shell station is closer.
I switched form Sunoco only because the Shell station is closer.
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From: Sonora CA
Old habits die hard. I avoid Shell Stations like the plague. However, if they've changed their additives, I'll reconsider. However, if the gas is still sulfery, I'm not sure what you could put in it to make it better
For me, Chevron (or Texaco, same stuff) is what I try to use exclusively.
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For regular it says it contains ethanol.
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From: Sandhills of North Carolina
I have to confess here........ I avoided them also years ago but curiosity got the best of me so I have run through three tanks now in my vette and GF has run through four (reg) in her Sebring. She says the car is running the best it has since she bought it over a year ago it's an '06. My Vette, well........ I can't really tell any difference other than it's not running like crap. Maybe there is something to this new blend they are using who knows.
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From: D / FW
Here goes , I try to use Shell in both my Vettes as much as possible !
Even the 450 HP beast LT 4.
Shell does put it's additives in it's gas and you are more likely to be buying actual Shell refined Gas instead of whatever's available.
You see gasoline is mandated to conform to strict Government standards unless local standards [ like California ] supersede them.
Currently there are 133 different blends of gasoline mostly designer blends for different areas.
American Shell bought back the US refineries a few years ago from Royal Dutch Shell.
American Shell owned production and retail outlets only for about 15 years till they bought the refineries back.
They sold them to RDS in the 80's during one of the oil busts.
I've had several tanks of gas go bad before switching to Shell in just a few months with gas stabilizer likely saving a lot of expense.
Haven't had and problems since switching to Shell but I try to buy where the Premium gas sells [ By the University where the BMW's and Volvo's fill up a lot ].
Even the 450 HP beast LT 4.
Shell does put it's additives in it's gas and you are more likely to be buying actual Shell refined Gas instead of whatever's available.
You see gasoline is mandated to conform to strict Government standards unless local standards [ like California ] supersede them.
Currently there are 133 different blends of gasoline mostly designer blends for different areas.
American Shell bought back the US refineries a few years ago from Royal Dutch Shell.
American Shell owned production and retail outlets only for about 15 years till they bought the refineries back.
They sold them to RDS in the 80's during one of the oil busts.
I've had several tanks of gas go bad before switching to Shell in just a few months with gas stabilizer likely saving a lot of expense.
Haven't had and problems since switching to Shell but I try to buy where the Premium gas sells [ By the University where the BMW's and Volvo's fill up a lot ].
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From: Gainesville FL
Back when I towed my trailers with gas burning, carburated, 454 Chevy powered duallies, Shell gasoline was the absolute worst gas I could put in it. If you wanted to demonstrate the sound of detonation or "pinging", just fill it up with Shell. Go to any other station, even the cheapest Costco or Wal-Mart style stations and it was fine.
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From: Communist Colorado
Heres why I wont use Shell. Shell is the largest purchaser of Saudi crude in this country. Conoco purchases the least amount of export crude of any other company. Thats the gas I fill up with. In fact, I'll go out of my way to pass a Shell station in order to get to a Conoco. Conoco premium is excellent in my 11:1 compression ZR-1 and my 2002 Z06.
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From: Ponte Vedra
in Orlando they all have 10% ethanol
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don't worry about gunk if you DRIVE your Vette. Clean the system by stepping on it at least twice a week. That will keep the valves and pistons clean.
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Cleans intake valves, injectors, and won't harm your 02 sensors, either. Old Jedi mechanics trick. I've never had a dirty fuel-related problem in any of my vehicles.