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Aug 30, 2005 | 08:24 PM

*LS1*

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Shell V-Power

Anybody have any experience using Shell V-Power? I recently puchased my first Corvette and I've been using it with good results. So far, so good...

Aug 30, 2005 | 08:28 PM

QKSLVR Z

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From: Long Island NY

so far so good here

.. every now and again, a bottle of techron!

Aug 30, 2005 | 08:31 PM

rkerr1234

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From: Mt.Washington Kentucky

I think if you stay with the top producers you will be in good shape, I have used octane boost and I can feel the difference. Congrats on the vette, us boys and girls and our toys, is'nt the USA great!!!!

Aug 30, 2005 | 08:32 PM

BobbyO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by *LS1*

Anybody have any experience using Shell V-Power? I recently puchased my first Corvette and I've been using it with good results. So far, so good...:

In Southeastern Michigan, Shell V-Power is A-OK. Switched to it last year when Amoco Ultimate submarined my gas gauge. Gas gauge has been working fine ever since!

Aug 30, 2005 | 08:46 PM

TJ Singh

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I've used the V-Shell, i had no problems. But i heard that shell had alot of sulfer. so please do ask around. cheers.

PS I use cheveron or Mobile

LATE TJ

Aug 30, 2005 | 10:23 PM

rws.1

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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ

I have used Shell V-Power almost exclusively since it was introduced in all my cars including my '88Vert and my '01 Vert. No problems of any sort in the cars. My '01 gas gauge has never had a problems and i don't used extra additives except for Valvoline Synpower Fuel system cleaner in the spring and Stabil for winter storage.

Aug 30, 2005 | 10:41 PM

javamon

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I've only had my '02 vert since May, but I've used V-Power exclusively and it runs fine.

Aug 30, 2005 | 10:53 PM

FixedRoof

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I used it today, since the BP was out of gas...

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Aug 30, 2005 | 11:05 PM

MY1STPEWTER

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Since I got mine in December and 6000 miles later mine has had no problems running Shell V Power. That's all thats been in it.

Aug 30, 2005 | 11:31 PM

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screw991le

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12

My Trailblazer hates it, so I use Mobil in both my rides

Aug 30, 2005 | 11:57 PM

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b98

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From: somwhere Texas

ok in mine

Aug 30, 2005 | 11:58 PM

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Ikester

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Been using it for about a year now. Car runs alot better on it than BP

Aug 31, 2005 | 02:36 AM

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vizette

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From: Sterling Virginia

two thumbs up

V-Power "fixed" my fuel gauge issue when nothing else would

-Rich

Aug 31, 2005 | 07:30 AM

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vettecop1125

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From: Noblesville Indiana

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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05

I use either Shell or BP.

Aug 31, 2005 | 07:37 AM

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YO-EL

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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL

I believe Shell & Texaco may be now using Techron in their fuels..

Aug 31, 2005 | 07:45 AM

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FLACHUSNRET

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From: Saraland Alabama

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I use only Chevron Supreme in my '02 when it is available. Otherwise I use the Shell V-power. No problems here.

Aug 31, 2005 | 07:51 AM

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VetteDawg

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From: Seekonk MA / RI border

I've used it virtually exclusively since day one. No problems. Gas gauge always correct (thank God my desk is wood).

Aug 31, 2005 | 08:06 AM

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WEF's 95

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From: Southern Maryland

BJ's cheap gas killed my fuel gauge sender. Since the replacement sender and re-programming the car only gets V-Power and all is good. I would alternate with Chevron if it were available around here.

Aug 31, 2005 | 08:38 AM

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Tom/99

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From: Houston,Texas USA

I've been using Shell gas in all me vehicles for about 15 years. I've never had any problems.

Aug 31, 2005 | 09:19 AM

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Silver98

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From: PA

I have been using Sunoco 93 and tried a couple of tanks of V-1. Around here the V-1 is about $0.18/gal more, and since I didn't notice if my 98 had a preferred taste, I went back to Sunoco.

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