UK: Shell Diesel Extra
12-17-2004, 01:56 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
My next tank will be Shell Diesel Extra. Supposed to be very good. Been available up north for a while. Only just become available in the South.
I hope there's a difference I can notice.
Shell Diesel Extra is a fuel with an exclusive formulation that is designed to clean the engine. This can lead to better engine performance and increased fuel economy as well as reduced emissions. Shell Diesel Extra contains a powerful detergent, which helps to clean away and reduce the build up of the harmful fuel system deposits that can collect in a diesel vehicle's fuel injection system, reducing performance and fuel economy.
Shell Diesel Extra is also higher in cetane than conventional diesel. Cetane is an indication of the fuel's readiness to ignite and a diesel fuel with a higher cetane number will aid combustion. This can lead to the engine running more smoothly with less noise and reduced emissions.
Shell Diesel Extra is also higher in cetane than conventional diesel. Cetane is an indication of the fuel's readiness to ignite and a diesel fuel with a higher cetane number will aid combustion. This can lead to the engine running more smoothly with less noise and reduced emissions.
12-17-2004, 02:13 PM
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I use Shell Diesel Extra all the time and like it. However, I can't remember what the car was like before it!! 
Certainly still feels sprightly enough...(330d 184bhp + tuning box) 
Certainly still feels sprightly enough...(330d 184bhp + tuning box)
12-17-2004, 10:42 PM
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My Ride: Oxford Green E60 530D with tuning box and all the toys!
I use SDE whenever I can - that plus Millers makes a huge difference in performance, but no change in MPG in my hands (or should that be feet!).
Interesting to see that Esso has joined in the premium diesel fuel game - anyone tried this product yet?
Interesting to see that Esso has joined in the premium diesel fuel game - anyone tried this product yet?
12-18-2004, 12:06 AM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
If the Shell diesel gets better MPG, then I'm happy.
Not tried the BP or Esso versions, as they cost lots more. Maybe with Shell being the same price, they will follow suit. Assuming they're about the same, that is.
Not tried the BP or Esso versions, as they cost lots more. Maybe with Shell being the same price, they will follow suit. Assuming they're about the same, that is.
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