Shell V-Power NOT cool!
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Probably good that you not use it again. Stick with what you know works.
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From: Sparta NJ
Originally Posted by TOPGUN9
Wow, this is interesting! Anyone else have this problem with Shell in their C5? 
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From: Hoover Alabama
Originally Posted by TOPGUN9
Wow, this is interesting! Anyone else have this problem with Shell in their C5?
I use V Power in all four of my vehicles and have never had a problem.
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From: Hoover Alabama
Originally Posted by T's 99
I use Chevron with no problems, BP & Texaco from time to time along with Sams gas, again no problems, just lucky I guess.
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From: Wimauma FL
Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
the gauge problem has nothing to do with octane. I believe it's related to the sulfur content of the fuel.
Shell admitted to having high Sulfur content in the past, but I thought all that was fixed.
Shell admitted to having high Sulfur content in the past, but I thought all that was fixed.
I guess the sulfur content explained the problem I had with the gauge when I first bought the car back in DEC.
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Originally Posted by Joe Diver
Chevron all the way!
Normally I use Chevron 93, but was going on a Cruise and Shell was the only station handy to top off the tank. I couldn't believe the strong sulphur smell while filling up. 
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From: Si Vis Pacem Habeatis Filios Vestros, Ad Bellum Parare Modo
Originally Posted by TOPGUN9
Wow, this is interesting! Anyone else have this problem with Shell in their C5?
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Originally Posted by SLIK
What a guy.....one of his buddy's run a chain of Shell stations.
Yep, but you won't pump it for me, damn self service
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From: Eustis Florida
I have had off and on fuel guage problems since I bought it. Some with BP, some with Sunoco and some with Citgo. Dealer told me to not use any station that I have problems with. LOL. Mostly Mobil now but still have problems from time to time.
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I have used premium Amoco, well now it's BP, in my cars for more years than I can remember including my 02 C5 since day 1. I've never had a gauge problem.
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Shell, is all I have used in the past six or seven months; except when on trips. All the BPs around here closed, and never liked Exxon and the only Chevron is older than I am.
Knowing the problem that usually causes the gauge to go bad, I find it hard to believe that one tankful caused the problem. Unless, there was an enormous amount of sulfur in that tankful. I know this happened last year to Marathon up in the KY area, as well as Shell in the lower states. However, Shell and Marathon owned up and paid for new senders. In addition, the amount of sulfur that was in these instances trashed the sender, and another tankful of other fuel did not solve the problem; a new sender unit was required.
Knowing the problem that usually causes the gauge to go bad, I find it hard to believe that one tankful caused the problem. Unless, there was an enormous amount of sulfur in that tankful. I know this happened last year to Marathon up in the KY area, as well as Shell in the lower states. However, Shell and Marathon owned up and paid for new senders. In addition, the amount of sulfur that was in these instances trashed the sender, and another tankful of other fuel did not solve the problem; a new sender unit was required.
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From: Tallahassee FLorida
What is interesting about my guage's malfunction is that I filled up in South Georgia, at a new Shell station in Bainbridge. I have used Shell gas before and did not have a problem but for some reason the gas from that Shell station was the DEBIL! I will try it again around here in Florida sometime, maybe....
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From: Tallahassee FLorida
Originally Posted by SLIK
Sulfer content is not a problem in the South!! However the State of Florida does continue to have problems not only with sulfer but presidential elections. I use V Power in all four of my vehicles and have never had a problem.
I use V Power in all four of my vehicles and have never had a problem.
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From: Mint Hill NC
Happened to me too--- !!!
Originally Posted by jbowpsp
Filled up with Shell 93 V-Power, and caused my gas guage to go wacko. 
i do not suggest using that gas. Have never had any problems using the Chevron. Filled 'er up with Chevron and the guage works again. So much for wishfull thinking
i do not suggest using that gas. Have never had any problems using the Chevron. Filled 'er up with Chevron and the guage works again. So much for wishfull thinking
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From: Insane Diego Kalifonya Baby
Originally Posted by pattymelt1285
All gas companys get their gas from the same sources, some just add in additives. But most of it is all in the same.
That's like saying all whiskey is the same-except for the differences.
Yea just like that only different
All gas companys get their gas from the same sources, some just add in additives. But most of it is all in the same.
That's like saying all whiskey is the same-except for the differences.
Yea just like that only different
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From: Lake Worth Florida
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Originally Posted by jbowpsp
Filled up with Shell 93 V-Power, and caused my gas guage to go wacko. i do not suggest using that gas. Have never had any problems using the Chevron. Filled 'er up with Chevron and the guage works again. So much for wishfull thinking
i do not suggest using that gas. Have never had any problems using the Chevron. Filled 'er up with Chevron and the guage works again. So much for wishfull thinkingSince then I have heard nothing negative about Shell.
I follow the owner manual instructions and suggestions and I fill the tank with Shell 89 octane since January 2004. Touch wood because I never had a problem so far either with Shell or the octane number
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