IS PREMIUM GAS A SCAM? $$$$ (SHELL V-POWER NITRO +) - 8 Month Experiment

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TOOL TECHNICAL

TOOL TECHNICAL

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@adrianpadilla2155
@adrianpadilla2155 3 ай бұрын
In my experience… everything I put Shell VPower in quiets down and peps up as long as it’s a newer car with knock sensors and variable valve timing. It’s worth the additional 20 cents per gallon it costs compared to regular Shell in my state and I get 10 cents off per gallon using their free rewards program. So for $1-2 more per tank (I usually fill up 10 gallons), it’s a no brainer. When I lived in Florida and it was like 80 cents more per gallon I definitely thought about it more 😅 but in CA it’s a no brainer.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 3 ай бұрын
@adrianpadilla2155 damn! If you really are getting nitro v at 10 cents more go for it! Premium fuel in most places are several dollars more per gallon. Given how CA is right now I wouldn't live there if food, utilities, housing, a car and gas were free lol
@tssci6774
@tssci6774 4 ай бұрын
If you want speed up the process, need to perform Italian Tune Ups on a regular basis. At lower combustion temps, short trips, more carbon will develop. Drive the vehicle at 4k rpm for 15 min at highway speeds to get the engine, valves, pistons hot. Then drive at wide open throttle till it shifts, then do a full deceleration to 1500 rpm, repeat 4-5 times. You will see marked difference in carbon removal after only one run. I have done same testing, borescope imaging, engine data logging, and fuel efficiency on my GM 2.4L Ecotec, GDI. Substantial reduction in engine knock, more advance timing, and better mpgs. Being a rental, and previous owned, you wont remove all the carbon, as it is normal aspect of burning hydrocarbons. The cleaner the engine, the longer it will last. Also need to use a premium 100% synthetic oil.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 4 ай бұрын
Man I haven't heard of the "italian tune up" since a scotty kilmer video a while back. Yeah cheap oil kills cars especially with some people thinking oil lasts forever lol. Most people are doing short trips and not caring about regular maintenance !
@tssci6774
@tssci6774 4 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Scephqd8iMm9ksi=leleysyRCUnVlPVB
@aluisious
@aluisious 2 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL The Italian tune up seemed to improve the MPG of a new Camry hybrid I bought (drove to LA and back, MPG went up after at home) and reduced the oil consumption and increased the MPG of a Ducati I own with 37k miles on it (rode it over the Sierras and back, lots of heavy throttle at higher RPMs on emptyish mountain roads).
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
@@aluisious sounds like fun! Be safe on bikes, too many dumb unsafe drivers out there both cars and bikers that get others killed. A relaxing drive can become a wreck scene in moments
@atlantaacman4750
@atlantaacman4750 Ай бұрын
You say $70 each time like it was an additional expense. It would actually be the difference from what gas was used before the shell and shell price! What's that come to 20 bucks a fill up? So $160
@powar7746
@powar7746 Ай бұрын
i'm actually surprised by the results. I didn't think anything would happen. thank you for putting this together!
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL Ай бұрын
my pleasure powar! I really wanted to see if this fuel could solve the owner's blow by leading to oil on their spark plugs. 2 other things that could've been the culprit are worn out spark plug well seals in the valve cover OR the PCV valve going bad. Checked for those first so the final boss was attacking that carbon!
@timk3939
@timk3939 2 ай бұрын
Oil in a spark plug well will be a valve cover seal issue, not piston ring, imho. The crankcase ventilation will regulate pressure in the valve cover area, even with blowby. Older BMWs are notorious for the valve cover leaks from experience, as they used poor quality rubber.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, the pcv was replaced as I showed for better ventilation. As far as the valve cover and gasket and spark well gaskets, I did let her know that they would need eventual replacing but not my car not my call ya know? Luckily there's no more oil showing, and her truck is doing relatively well apart from what I would recommend being 4 new brake calipers and brackets and a flush with new brake fluid ~ Work smart
@raymondfellers9430
@raymondfellers9430 9 ай бұрын
The questions I have are 1) Is Shell premium better for cleaning than Shell regular? and 2) does Shell premium clean better than cheaper Top Tier premium gasolines? Shell is the most expensive in the SF Bay Area, with Shell premium about $1/gal more than Costco, which is also a Top Tier gasoline.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 9 ай бұрын
Great questions! I can't speak on Costco's behalf however what I can answer is: 1. Yes, shell premium is better than it's regular. Typically every station gets gas made in that area anyways the only difference are the additive formula each company adds to boost the performance within their specs. 2. From what I've seen I believe it performs better than GULF'S PREMIUM. SHELL NITRO has 6x the cleaning agents of regular gas but each fuel company has their premium formula. At the end of the day, unless your manual/car: - asks for premium (higher octane) - has misfires from excess carbon deposits - is pre igniting during the combustion cycle You can stick to regular and use a fuel additive to boost octane level if needed. If you're trying to clean your engine the cleaning additives matter more than the octane rating Hope that helps :)
@davidthompson7817
@davidthompson7817 Ай бұрын
It’s the only thing I run in my turbo charge GDI engine. I used to think Chevron supreme with Techron was the best but then I started using shell and I noticed a difference. I won’t put anything else in there because it works. Thank you very little!
@frasergriswolds7553
@frasergriswolds7553 Ай бұрын
I decided to try the high octane Shell. Car ran wow so good and fast for 2 days. After that it idle funny almost stalling and it runs like crap the first few miles Never again just get the regular gas now and no problems.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL Ай бұрын
@frasergriswolds7553 sounds like you had an underlying problem or carbon buildup may have gotten loose making an issue reveal itself
@AKasabyan
@AKasabyan 9 күн бұрын
Good video, this is what I was looking for, I wanted to see results with normal, mostly city driving in the long run. Having in mind that it's about 10-20 cents more expensive, I think it's totally worth it. It would be cool to check how the V-power Diesel performs in the same way and how much deposits it cleans from EGR etc.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 9 күн бұрын
@@AKasabyan thanks for sharing. If the difference in price is only 10-20 cents for you, enjoy! Hopefully as the economy improves, lower gas prices near me 😅
@EristiCat
@EristiCat Ай бұрын
There really is a difference between gas meeting the minimum detergent requirements and those that are "top tier". This car undoubtedly spent most of its life on a diet of whatever was handy and most likely whatever was cheapest... so odds are it did not have a steady diet of top tier detergent levels. Lots of research has shown not only the benefits of detergents in fuel but that the effect is dose dependent. Putting it on a steady diet of Shell V-power should have cleaned it up some but you can only do so much with what is still a low dose. Years ago, I saw detailed research report showing how well Chevron's techroline worked. It worked well and it was dose dependent; it didn't take 6 to 12 months to show improvements if you used a decent dose in a couple tanks.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL Ай бұрын
@EristiCat definitely this truck gets the regular stuff. But when $ is tight and prices get higher, I totally get priorities being food or utilities over fuel additives in gas. I looked into techron unfortunately it isn't available near me
@TwoPair72
@TwoPair72 2 ай бұрын
All I know is, I have a 2020 Ranger 2.3 EB. Says you can run 87 and I drove a good bit to get the miles to E to reset some. I gained a 100 miles to the tank on the Shell. I'm avg. 24 to 25 mpg and still gaining a mile or two. It's leveling out after about two tank fills. I put 89 in the CX-50 and beating the sticker mpg by two. It's worth it to me to pay extra at the pump. If I did the math right, only spending five extra bucks from the mpg gain.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
@TwoPair72 with prices rising, 100 miles over any fill up is very welcome. Glad it worked for you. People seem to think I'm selling this fuel option on commission from my pocket lol. Thanks for sharing!
@zeppkfw
@zeppkfw 5 ай бұрын
Seems like it cleaned it a bit. I would say that a fueld additive detergent that comes in bottles would be more useful and then the Shell is just there to maintain and to prevent carbon build up.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 5 ай бұрын
I've tried the lucas fuel additive for cleaning injectors and seen little if any changes in performance. The shell fuel was certainly effective, the concern is the commitment to pricing and patience. Shell says that this fuel doesn't just clean but prevents build-up so I'd recommend people not let it get bad.
@zeppkfw
@zeppkfw 5 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL I watched chris fix video on a one time use of techron and nothing really changed. I think the results you've gotten despite taking several months is already great. Thanks for the video and amazing commitment.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 5 ай бұрын
@@zeppkfw Appreciate the kind words zepp, knowledge is power
@johnnyboy3687
@johnnyboy3687 5 ай бұрын
Would love to see a similar video showing the cleaning ability of Chevron premium fuel. My car requires premium and my owners manual recommends Chevron brand. Would be interesting to see if it cleans as well as Shell premium.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 5 ай бұрын
I would say as far as processing and refining shell and chevron have separate processes, However because shell refining has more shall we say quality control they are able to justify higher pricing. There are no chevron fuel stations near me. I would say as long as you have the recommended octane level (premium for different people can be 91, 93 etc.) your fuel should be fine as long as you're not filling at some cheap sketchy place where you have to jiggle the handle and spin around 3 times for it work lol
@aluisious
@aluisious 2 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL There is no difference in refining in California. All the gas comes from the same refinery.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
@@aluisious perhaps I should've been more specific in saying the additives package. the heating, distillation etc. of the fuel is the same as far as a base fuel but Shell certainly has it's work cut out for worn, high build-up vehicles. still prefer multi port injection over GDIs which are a nightmare if not regularly cleaned (valves get plugged and super gunked up)
@davidthompson7817
@davidthompson7817 Ай бұрын
As I commented earlier, I used to always use stuff from premium. Most of my cars have been small turbo charged and lately TDI engines to boot but when I switch to Shell, I can tell a difference so I ain’t going back. I will not put anything else in my car if I can help it sometimes I put a couple gallons in if I’m in between Places and feel nervous about running on reserve. It says I only have 20 miles left to go before I’m out of gas. You know what I mean! Boy get away from Chevron, but that might be my number to go to. If I didn’t have Shell gasoline the power nitro (whatever the hell it is).
@meaculpamishegas
@meaculpamishegas 21 күн бұрын
Instead, buy a catalytic converter cleaner like STP 1 Tank Tune Up which cleans and protects the catalytic converter, fuel system, intake valves, and oxygen sensors. They’re less than $15 which is around the cost difference between a full tank of regular and premium
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 21 күн бұрын
thanks for sharing! Wonder how fast people would see results.
@pv4083
@pv4083 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this analysis. Seriously I use Nitro + only on my sports cars and when I’m going to the track. 🤷 they don’t see much action aside from the occasional weekend and track use. I would recommend using Amsoil direct injection cleaner with every oil change.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
@pv4083 I hear good things about amsoil, haven't personally used any of their products. Thanks for sharing :)
@donstein475
@donstein475 8 күн бұрын
Start using it when your car is new and keep it clean to start with.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 8 күн бұрын
it does claim to be able to coat the area to resist build up occurring yes. I'm sure most people are more interested in what it can undo once their car starts acting funny. Too many drivers put whatever fuel they pass on the way home or to work, in their engine for years. Sometimes a fuel additive can yield comparable results but some formulas are money pits that don't work.
@Meditationrelaxinghealing
@Meditationrelaxinghealing 3 ай бұрын
The thing is it doesn't build new deposits. Its even removes old deposits. It means it worth it.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 3 ай бұрын
@Meditationrelaxinghealing correct it does advertise to prevent buildup from occurring however without committing to a 100% cleaning timeline followed by a 1 - 3 year following up to see common commuting with a solid mix of city miles and highway miles while the vehicle is untouched by extra additives such as fuel injector cleaner
@user-ew6jy9mo4r
@user-ew6jy9mo4r 4 ай бұрын
I hate to be “that guy”, but premium vs regular unleaded isn’t about cleaning additives. Octane selection is almost exclusive to the engines compression ratio and ignition timing. Isn’t it more efficient (cheaper) to use the same, or similar, detergent package in all octane ratings sharing the same branding?
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 4 ай бұрын
I didn't introduce this fuel to the owner for the sake of performance (although it was certainly a byproduct during the experiment). The additives in Nitro V claim to remove carbon buildup which as you heard was able to remove buildup of carbon deposits on her oil rings thus to date she hasn't had any oil blow by to the piston head or the spark plugs. 100% agree cost-wise an additive to recommended standard octane fuel is preferred when attempting to achieve the same result while saving money. In this case, it did its job (roughly). The financial commitment may lead many to go for fuel injector cleaning additives and fuel stabilizers/detergent additives. Thank you for sharing and don't worry you're not that guy, I AM 😎
@user-ew6jy9mo4r
@user-ew6jy9mo4r 4 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL I see now. Shell is marketing this additive package in their premium fuel only. Thanks for the methodical test!
@generalzod7959
@generalzod7959 9 ай бұрын
i suspect for most cars, probably not. however, i have a 2018 regal with a 2.0 turbo and it says premium recommended. it isn't _necessary_ or you'll damage the engine, it just really means if you wanna unlock more of the engines performance potential. i have run it for hundreds of miles on regular 87 octane and it runs just fine. it just has less pep. i don't push my car often so, i usually use reg 87 and just go from there. however, it can be fun to warm up the engine and then go do a bit of spirited driving from time to time and i can notice the extra power when using premium.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 9 ай бұрын
There are fuel additives that boost the octane levels of base fuels so if there are hot spots or pre ignitions causing misfires that is a cheaper route to fix that with more worn engines. For porshes and other cars that are REQUIRE premium additives are much cheaper than the inflation we pay for gas. While driving this vehicle I honestly don't see a major difference given it calls for 87 regular. Thank you for Sharing :)
@mishalchotai4721
@mishalchotai4721 3 ай бұрын
I have always and will always run my car on Vpower. I know she runs clean, and the exhaust tips have no carbon build-up. Pulls like a train. Along with the fuel, I service the car 2k miles earlier. With gear box oil changed 30k to 40k miles. Rear diff changed 60k. In terms of turbo: I turn the car on, wait 30 to 40sec to let oil go round the engine and all the computers to speak to one another. At the end I let it tick over after a run. 30sec to 1min. Gets some oil round the turbo fins. The car, Jaguar XE 2.0 T R sport.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 3 ай бұрын
Take care of it! I've seen jaguars even older ones cost owners close to 1000$ for a damn water pump replacement. Always good to take care of your investments.
@mishalchotai4721
@mishalchotai4721 3 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL prevention is better than cure
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 3 ай бұрын
@@mishalchotai4721 for sure. Prepare and prevent don't repair and repent
@Pearlio
@Pearlio 6 ай бұрын
Bro why didn’t you use some fuel additive instead to save some cash? Have you tried adding some to each fill up?
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 6 ай бұрын
The point of the experiment was testing the effects of the quality from the additives in the fuel. Using other additives is like saying why did you run that race when you could drive to the finish line lol. This was meant to see if people are paying for a brand name like Shell or if they will genuinely benefit from mechanical/performance improvement. Thanks for sharing
@Pearlio
@Pearlio 6 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL I hear ya, for sure. But have you thought about doing a fuel additive video? There aren’t enough fuel additive review videos on KZbin
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 6 ай бұрын
@@Pearlio Great suggestion. Currently I'm working on more rookie / DIY friendly content while also trying to grow. Almost at 300 subs and still have plenty to learn!
@RJ-vb7gh
@RJ-vb7gh 23 күн бұрын
Scientific tests show that pretty much and "top tier" gasoline will clean your engine over about 5000 miles. It doesn't have to be premium gas or even Shell gas. For the most part I can buy top tier gas for a few cents per gallon more than no name gas. Maybe Shell V Power has more detergents in it than other top tier gas, and maybe it works better than the others... I can't say. I only recall, that in the old days, my carbureted cars always ran less well on Shell gas, but there was actually a noticeable improvement in fuel economy with Shell. So yes, Shell might be different.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 23 күн бұрын
old school guys say take it to the highway and floor it to 100 for a mile or 2 for the "italian tune-up" everybody has what works for them or what's in their budget. I know older cars were very inefficient and bad for the environment but man they built them so sturdy you could actually pass them down AND afford them to begin with lol
@RJ-vb7gh
@RJ-vb7gh 23 күн бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL To be honest... old school cars wouldn't be around if we were still using old school oil. They were built for really crappy oil, and they only last forever because oil improved so much. In my 1966 Olds owners manual it says to change the oil ever 2000 miles or 30 days... And back in the 1970's I dug tons of sludge out of old school V8s from burnt up oil that wasn't changed on time. Once you switched an old school engine to modern synthetic oil... they literally stopped aging. And no, they didn't get better... they just stopped getting worse. As to bad for the environment, I'm still not sold on catalytic converters that spew out acids being much better. The rain in my area is pretty acid these days and all of the salamanders in my local lakes are deformed or gone.... But yes, there's less lead in the air now... So I suppose it's a trade off. And also smaller, lighter cars pollute less.in as much as they burn less fuel. But back in the days, I had a 1973 Buick with a 1976 455 4 bbl (low compression). As it was in a 1973 it didn't need the catalytic converter or the AIR pump, so they were deleted legally. (It still had EGR) and it easily passed emissions for a 1991 even without the anti-smog stuff. We also managed to get a 1966 high compression 425 4 bbl to pass for a 1976, but it was literally undrivable. So, yes the high compression high performance engines were worse for smog. As to fuel consumption, the 425 got around 9 to 11 MPG highway and the 455 got 17. My 2003 4.6 L Ford gets around 15. But if your car gets 30 MPG, you are likely polluting less than most old cars did. To toss one more monkey wrench into the discussion, I have an 1981 Hemi K wagon, with the 2.6 Mitsubishi MCA jet engine (Mitsubishi Clean Air). It gets both 30+ MPG with insanely low emissions, but it's a slug and does 0 to 60 eventually pulling a heavy wagon. So, even back in the day, cars could have had better emissions and fuel economy if anyone really wanted them. Don't let people BS you... there's nothing new in internal combustion. Everything we know now, we knew back then and could do without 10,000 worth of high tech per car. Lubricants and fuels however, have improved and car makers are taking advantage of that to make engines that wouldn't have lasted 10,000 miles back in the days of asphalt or paraffin based oils and basic non detergent fuels.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 22 күн бұрын
@@RJ-vb7gh I know safety is why cars crinkle to absorb the shock that would otherwise instantly kill drivers going 60-90 on a highway but I feel like back in the day you'd crash, take the bumper to a shop and weld it back, alittle touch of paint and it would be like it never happened. meanwhile today one hit and both cars are pronounced totaled by insurance companies right on the scene lol. Thanks for sharing
@RJ-vb7gh
@RJ-vb7gh 22 күн бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL Yes and No. Look closely and you will find that Big cars had full box frames and multiple piece stamped bumpers that were very heavy and thick; not to mention a thousand pound engine in front of you. Small cars like the Maverick, Pinto Vega etc had no frames and very thin bumpers. Moreover the Pinto actually had the gas tank as the trunk floor and extended into the rear bumper with no firewall... So yes large cars were safe, mostly because they crushed little cars in accidents. That's why some folks remember the great street panzers of yore while other people say cars are safer now. It all depends on what they were driving back in the day. We didn't just wake up to safety, back in the day some people opted for fuel economy and inexpensive cars over safety. The Ford Maverick sold for under two grand, and there wasn't a paper clip worth of metal on that car that didn't hold something necessary on to the car.
@shettlock
@shettlock 8 ай бұрын
Seems like it’s worth it to do it periodically if a car is bought new or a few years old and the carbon isn’t built up too bad
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 8 ай бұрын
Because it claims to also have preventative build up properties new cars may benefit from not allowing the accumulation in the first place. For it to be affective in really bad build-up, expect to be using it for a WHILE
@flyntmyrick6291
@flyntmyrick6291 3 ай бұрын
Would you happen to know if the Shell gasoline cleaned the Nissan's fuel injectors? Thanks for the informative video on Shell V-Power gasoline!
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 3 ай бұрын
I would assume it did however I would not like to deceive anyone. There was a fuel additive the owner added specifically to clean injectors before I could check them so I'd hate to tell you it was the gas if it was the additive that worked instead. The Nitro + formula does claim to "target and destroy deposits and future build up of fuel injectors"
@tonybernheim8365
@tonybernheim8365 4 ай бұрын
Ok..Nissan Rogue/185 HP/ Designed for 87 octane fuel..Just use a great fuel treatment..My choice is Star Tron Fuel Enzyme Treatment..Rogue is known for great torque/Bottom end HP..Gas mileage is always questionable..Use 0w20-30 Syn Oil/ Class 4 spec every 5000 miles...
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 4 ай бұрын
personally 3k to 5k is ideal so I'm with you on the 5000 mi change interval or the time interval (ex. 12 months or 75000 miles) and for sure additives are cheaper than gas (especially nowadays) and I only use Full synthetic oil but definitely stick to whatever your manufacturer recommends. We must be responsible with the info we share. It's a short jump from using a different oil viscosity to can I use cooking or tanning oil? to ill just use water. If it asks for 5W-30 then that's what it gets. I've done a 0 degree freeze test with Full synthetic mobile 1 vs Castrol synthetic blend both 5W-30 did well which proved that even sitting overnight in ice, the right oil in your car doesn't need to be thinner unless you live in a frozen tundra lol or thicker unless you're driving through a volcano :) ~ Work Smart
@jedi-mic
@jedi-mic 4 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL who makes 100% synthetic does valvoline and what is it called? What's about Castrol oil or shell? amsoil does but I can't get it here easily.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 4 ай бұрын
@jedi-mic bummer. Excluding amsoil you can look into mobile 1, valvoline, royal purple, Castrol (gtx is okay but their Edge line seems to have superior additives). The main thing are the additives. If you're looking for anti foaming, anti sludge build up, film protection (oil leaves a small film over metal components upon contact which is important when starting your vehicle because of the time it take the engine circulate oil). I did a small oil freeze test comparing full synthetic to synthetic blend and they both handled cold fine but the full synthetic definitely is better for both extremes of temperature (lowest it gets to 10 -14 degrees F here). Find the additives you feel your car needs most and if all else fails....learn to ride a bike 🤣
@derricksearles610
@derricksearles610 Ай бұрын
The lab analysis is legit.
@mhk67091
@mhk67091 Ай бұрын
I run shell V Power 93 in my Corolla GR which requires 91 or higher octane.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL Ай бұрын
notice any changes in performance or fuel economy between the octanes?
@mhk67091
@mhk67091 Ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL Here in Florida we only have 93 not 91 octane. This car is a high performance turbo car and requires premium and I only run 93 octane. I now only run Shell V Power 93 but when I run WalMart 93 I see more knock and timing being pulled then the shell 93 octane Vpower. When I go to the track I mix 3 gallons of 100 octane unleaded race gas. I can see it on the data logs. Fuel economy regular driving shell v power is slightly better than non top tier 93 octane.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL Ай бұрын
@@mhk67091 not sure which jumped out more at me there. Florida not having 91 or the fact that walmart offers gas??? I know some walmarts do tires but like a gas station? that's cool
@Funkydood
@Funkydood 2 ай бұрын
Another big hype, just like Amsoil!!!
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
think so? Have you tried amsoil and been disappointed?
@konstantinostselios1129
@konstantinostselios1129 9 ай бұрын
That’s a great video my opinion is if it’s working even slowly improving yeah it’s worth and just because of your awesome video I will switch to shell thank you and have a great day
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 9 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed I'd like to know more of what people would like to see. Gas is important but regular maintenance will keep you going for years :)
@konstantinostselios1129
@konstantinostselios1129 9 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL sounds good brother if you can do any videos about motor oil’s intervals mobil1 and others comparing thank you and have a great day
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 9 ай бұрын
@@konstantinostselios1129 thanks for the suggestion
@JonnyD-gl7cn
@JonnyD-gl7cn 2 ай бұрын
Not a scam. But difference is only noticeable if religiously used without mixing with other gasoline.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
True. Worst case scenario, get some good sneakers and start walking
@gj91471
@gj91471 Ай бұрын
Tighten down extra ? Thats just being silly.
@atlantaacman4750
@atlantaacman4750 Ай бұрын
That's the wrong car to test with anyways, 8 months, wow! I can fill up 8 times in 3 weeks.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL Ай бұрын
I went by amount of miles it took to achieve what would be correct time allotment by shell. if you fill your vehicle 8 times in 3 weeks, you probably need something more fuel efficient.
@atlantaacman4750
@atlantaacman4750 Ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICAL i have a 2016 escalade thats used for work, i have to driive to each job, half the time i pull a 10x6 enclosed trailer. Put over 100k on it 2.5 years. Comfort is king! Service vans fully loaded with tools, ladders, and parts get the same mileage. You sure are full of opinions. You definitely need to be more open minded
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL Ай бұрын
@@atlantaacman4750 My impressions are formed by analyzing data as it is presented and are open to change as more data becomes available. A daily driver is what is assumed until you now shared that it is a work vehicle which makes more sense for jobs and not simply 8 fill-ups of daily commuting. You also have opinions such as "That's the wrong car to test with anyways". That said, I hope the video was straight forward as I improve to share tool videos and repairs. Nothing personal here atlanta, the world is a rough enough place. :)
@dunndewayne518
@dunndewayne518 21 күн бұрын
Right that's basically not even driving the car
@jedi-mic
@jedi-mic 4 ай бұрын
Your octane of premium is lower in the US than the UK, the premium is 99 octane what is it there? Do you know what the additive package is in the fuel? I think you're better off just using injector cleaner I put diesel injector cleaner in my petrol/gasoline and that seem to work really well. I've heard about people using isopropanol not tried it myself and don't know how well it works also 105 lacquer thinner supposed to be good not tried it. Anybody hands let me know!!
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 4 ай бұрын
@jedi-mic for shell highest I've seen is 93. Essentially it's how resistant to explosions/pre igniting is. Fuel injector cleaner only goes so far with efficiency and my main goal was the additives that cleaned the carbon deposits. 99 octane is nice. Not a crazy fan of paint thinner or other chemicals randomly used to clean but hey if it works it works!
@Viking88Power
@Viking88Power 9 ай бұрын
Chooch it
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 9 ай бұрын
lol back in the day my old friends and I would call each other that
@Viking88Power
@Viking88Power 9 ай бұрын
Yeahhh budday@@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@Freddy_Confetti
@Freddy_Confetti 2 ай бұрын
$5 a gallon is the biggest shocker
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
@@Freddy_Confetti no kidding! I love being home getting the most out of my rent. Going outside in this economy is like leaving open windows with an air conditioner or heater running
@Freddy_Confetti
@Freddy_Confetti 2 ай бұрын
@@TOOL_TECHNICALCalifornia?
@jdjonesiii
@jdjonesiii 3 ай бұрын
It is hard to look at you with the ring in your nose.
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 3 ай бұрын
I don't need you to watch me, just the video
@vector150
@vector150 2 ай бұрын
top tier fuel is all i run
@TOOL_TECHNICAL
@TOOL_TECHNICAL 2 ай бұрын
@vector150 that's good! if you can afford it and not damage the planet too much it's a win win 👍🏼
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