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V-power petrol still exists?

  • 28-01-2009 10:27am
    #1
    Ferritt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi, Does anyone know if "V-power" (or equivalent) petrol still exists? It used to be available at Shell garages and is supposed to help clean out the engine but since Topaz took over I don't think it is still available???


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  • #2
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,980 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Nope not for sale anymore - Topaz removed it when they took over as it wasn't selling too well.
    They say their standard petrol cleans the engine though...


  • #3
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,084 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Texaco have a cleaning additive called 'Techron' in their petrol, if that floats your boat.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #4
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,233 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    The V-Power that was on sale here was only 95 RON (albiet with special additives). The fuel now supplied by Topaz is 99RON IIRC.


  • #5
    Stephen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    ^^ Is it the same as Maxol's E5 stuff?


  • #6
    bikki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 317 ✭✭bikki


    kbannon wrote: »
    The V-Power that was on sale here was only 95 RON (albiet with special additives). The fuel now supplied by Topaz is 99RON IIRC.


    One of the lads over on isdc.ie got onto Topaz asking them if it was 99ron, he got a offical email back saying it was only 95ron.


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  • #7
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,233 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Sorry you are possibly right. I was thinking of Maxol's fuel!
    However, I still have a feeling I was told that they were to bump the ULG95 to 98 - I'll try to find out tomorrow.


  • #8
    bikki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 317 ✭✭bikki


    U could be right mate, apparently by law they are aloud to dilute up to 5% of bio ethinol into there petrol and not have to tell the customer.


  • #9
    S.I.R
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭S.I.R


    pi$$ in the tank...


    genuinely every truck driver i know does it and their trucks get to 500+ k miles in under 4-5 years... :rolleyes:


    well... did... when they had a job...


  • #10
    BeardyGit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,946 ✭✭✭BeardyGit


    S.I.R wrote: »
    pi$$ in the tank...


    genuinely every truck driver i know does it and their trucks get to 500+ k miles in under 4-5 years...


    well... did... when they had a job...

    How many truck drivers do you know, and exactly how many of them tell you these interesting little anecdotes when you're on your knees? ;)

    On topic, why not just run a bottle of fuel system conditioner through your tank every 3 months or so?


  • #11
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,233 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    S.I.R wrote: »
    pi$$ in the tank...


    genuinely every truck driver i know does it and their trucks get to 500+ k miles in under 4-5 years... :rolleyes:


    well... did... when they had a job...
    :rolleyes:

    Would you please keep your silly thoughts to yourself. If you have nothing good to say then say nothing at all!

    Oh and I have a strong belief that these sentiments represent the vast majority on here!


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  • #12
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,537 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    S.I.R wrote: »
    pi$$ in the tank...

    never mind that piss/water is not compressable and will f*ck up the engine:rolleyes:

    Plus you'll get your mickey all dirty on the tank nozzel, ick:eek:

    :D


  • #13
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Cookie_Monster wrote: »
    Plus you'll get your mickey all dirty on the tank nozzel, ick:eek:

    :D

    Ferritt might be a girl.........


  • #14
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,537 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    Stekelly wrote: »
    Ferritt might be a girl.........

    I'd doubt most truckers are but.... Funnel FTW:pac:


  • #15
    notahappycamper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,141 ✭✭✭notahappycamper


    kbannon wrote: »
    Sorry you are possibly right. I was thinking of Maxol's fuel!
    However, I still have a feeling I was told that they were to bump the ULG95 to 98 - I'll try to find out tomorrow.

    Any luck finding out about this?


  • #16
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,233 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Not yet - I was up to my tonsils today


  • #17
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    kbannon wrote: »
    Sorry you are possibly right. I was thinking of Maxol's fuel!
    However, I still have a feeling I was told that they were to bump the ULG95 to 98 - I'll try to find out tomorrow.


    I dont think they are doing that, they wouldnt be paying BASF for the additive to their 95octane if they were. I know Hammertime said all fuel is coming from the same place, but I just think its a case that he is being offered E5 only (I dont know what marque he sells under), Topaz are a bit bigger on the corporate scale.


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