SHELL optimax VS BP ultimate FUEL ! For DOHC VTEC

**Alpine** · 26-05-2007 08:26 PM

http://motoring.asiaone.com.sg/owners/20070428_001.html

Came across this article on the net today - interesting reading.

**aaronng** · 26-05-2007 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Alpine

http://motoring.asiaone.com.sg/owners/20070428_001.html

Came across this article on the net today - interesting reading.

Not really a good article though.

**didz** · 27-05-2007 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Not really a good article though.

I agree, the fact that no charts at all are shown just tells me "who cares what you guys think" it's also very vague and only mentions the performance of the 95 fuels, nothing of the 98 ones they used.

I need to find a vortex 98 store for my car to test that. The one in vermont south might be the one for me. i get 4 cents off as well so it might be the best choice overall!

**De_Cruelz** · 27-05-2007 06:44 PM

Some Caltex outlets offer a further 4 cents off if you purchase something worth $5 or more. That's a 8 cents off per litre!

**aaronng** · 27-05-2007 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by De_Cruelz

Some Caltex outlets offer a further 4 cents off if you purchase something worth $5 or more. That's a 8 cents off per litre!

The only nice one that is worth it for me is Shell's 2 cents off if you spend $2 in store. That is because they sell the Eclipse mints, 2 packs for $4, which is cheaper than what safeway/woolies and coles charge for ($2.30 per pack)

**drsilliez** · 27-05-2007 07:10 PM

well that extra 4c u get for buying something at least $5 in store isnt really worth it, if u werent planning to buy something. think abt it, if u bought something for $5 just to get that extra 4c, ull actually be paying more than if the original discount was 8c without the $5 in store purchase, (unless ur refuelling like 100+ L of fuel lol)

**De_Cruelz** · 28-05-2007 01:49 AM

^^^

True about that, but sometimes I do get drinks like the 2 Gatorade pack or something similar on offer

**didz** · 28-05-2007 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by drsilliez

well that extra 4c u get for buying something at least $5 in store isnt really worth it, if u werent planning to buy something. think abt it, if u bought something for $5 just to get that extra 4c, ull actually be paying more than if the original discount was 8c without the $5 in store purchase, (unless ur refuelling like 100+ L of fuel lol)

smokers take advantage of such schemes. smokes are like 10 bucks a pack so they = winners.

**Alpine** · 09-06-2007 09:58 PM

Have been using Caltex Vortex98 for the past half dozen tanks and was very impressed. Decided to give Shell V-Power a go as it was the only remaining fuel out of BP, Caltex and Shell I had not yet tried. Disappointing to say the least. Engine feels thin and has no feeling of torque compared to Vortex98 which noticably felt alot better than Ultimate and V-Power. Will be going back to Vortex98 once this tank of V-Power is used up and sticking with it.

**DNYALL** · 11-06-2007 04:12 PM

someone should just post up a poll on wat fuels people use, then we will know how many people use wat fuels.

I Used to use BP every time, but then one time i got cought out and had to use Shell V-Power. I got an extra 50k's out of the tank and didn't feel any difference with power. I have been using it ever since but will be going bak to ultimate next time to see if there is any change...