Feedback on Shell FuelSave

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-chris- wrote: »

I was actually on the press day of the launch of their new fuels last week (hence me starting this thread to see what people think).

They had some good demonstrations about why it gives improved efficiency. Including showing the movement of a piston and how it moves a lot more easily with the new fuel, and also how dirt builds up on engine parts (and how with the new detergents this is avoided). I know most people are sceptical however on this occasion I believe that these new fuels are an improvement from Shell, ok it's small, but nonetheless it's still an improvement, and at no extra cost to us.

You either (a) have a vested interest, or (b) are extremely gullible.

Sounds like classic marketing hype to me.

A._Badger

-chris- wrote: »

They had some good demonstrations about why it gives improved efficiency. Including showing the movement of a piston and how it moves a lot more easily with the new fuel, and also how dirt builds up on engine parts (and how with the new detergents this is avoided). I know most people are sceptical however on this occasion I believe that these new fuels are an improvement from Shell, ok it's small, but nonetheless it's still an improvement, and at no extra cost to us.

If petrol is lubricating your engine's pistons, then you've got problems no magic potion is going to solve.

If you were at Shell's Press launch as a journalist, I feel sorry for your readers. Maybe you were handing round the drinks and flashing a big smile?

Shell may well have a new additive (and that's all it will be - as anyone who knows how fuel actually gets to fillng stations will understand). It may even make a measurable difference under test condtions. But as others have pointed out, Shell's claimed improvement is likely to be too small for everyday users to notice.

In passing, if Shell wants to do the motoring public a favour, it could stop shutting down its outlets - I saw one had bitten the dust, just the other week.

There's an increasing number of places where finding fuel can be quite a struggle these days.

Still, I suppose the application of marketing fairy dust is cheaper, isnt it?

Quentin

Inactive wrote: »

You either (a) have a vested interest, or (b) are extremely gullible.

Sounds like classic marketing hype to me.

Some basic detective work has turned up something!

It seems the OP runs a website concerned with promoting fuel saving products (where this one is featured heavily!! He uses phrases like "the no brainer"!!)

If you have a brain, and can see through the spin, his summary (which he put up on his website a week ago!) puts you straight:

In a nutshell; it costs the same as their old fuel, but means you use less of it = saving you money!

Disgruntled_Knome

Well, Shell has a money saving calculator on its website if anyone wants a giggle.

I put in my house to the nearest big city 5 times a week return (in reality I get all over so its varied).

and without knowing my engine, average MPG or any of that I can save 28 liters per year!!! :eek:

now guessing that is on a 1.4 (harzard a guess as an average engine size between makes and models between 1-2 liter engines)

The vagueness of it I find questionable.

no doubt an additional adative might help a little (probably by conning the emisions control on modern cars), but to be honest,,, just running a well maintained car saves a hell of a lot more.

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There is a very simple and straightforward way oil companies can save us all some real money, stop milking us with your obscene prices.;)

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Quentin wrote: »

Some basic detective work has turned up something!

Indeed, well spotted, it would appear that the OP is either highly gullible, or is in the pockets of Shell. ( or possibly both ).

Coveredinbees!!!!

Not quite on topic but I notice tesco has renamed it's fuel to momentum but it could be the super not the regular stuff. I try not to look to closely as the price bit scares me

Hammyman

sassy-one wrote: »

Are you saying a engine flush is pointless then?

Not only pointless but potentially damaging. It loosens off lumps of crud that can potentially block the very small oilways to the cam and crankshaft bearings.

pstuart

-chris- wrote: »

Hi all,

If you aren't aware Shell have changed their normal Unleaded and Diesel fuels, they are now called FuelSave.

In a nutshell; it costs the same as the old fuel, however it has detergents in it which keep some engine parts clean and it also reaches parts of your engine normal fuels can't. The end result is less energy is lost from the engine, and you get an improved consumption.

Just wondered if anyone had filled up with it yet and had any results? I'm going to fill up later today but I only do about 250 miles per month so takes me ages to get through a tank

Cheers! Chris.

Has anyone?
This afterall was the original question.

Glitzkiss

pstuart wrote: »

Has anyone?
This afterall was the original question.

I have but not because of the supposed change. In fact I didn't even notice the hype until I entered the shop

Anyway, I'm halfway through the tank and my mileage is roughly the same as usual. It's too early to call but if there is a difference I suspect it will be so small it will be almost negligible. It certainly won't make me drive out of my way to use Shell