Shell V-Power Nitro+ (Premium Gasoline Fuel Testing)

Shell has released its latest fuel, V-Power Nitro+, which is designed to minimize negative effects from gunk (carbon deposits), corrosion, and wear. They’ve tested their own fuel versus competitive premium gasolines, and have strong claims against the competition. Shell V-Power Nitro+ eliminates on average 60% of carbon deposits on intake valves with port injected vehicles within the first tank. It offers unbeatable protection against gunk and corrosion, and offers superior protection against wear.

Shell has hosted me at its labs in Houston and at pre-launch events for Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline.

NOTE: Engine valves shown are from direct injection engines. Carbon buildup will be more severe without fuel sprayed over the intake valves.

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[DrynisDramula]

i've never taken apart my engine but can confirm V-Power gas runs smooth vs others i use off and on

[milanmocik]

that guys wearing a white coat so it must be true.

[AimlessMoto]

Here's my problem with this claim. Gasoline Direct Injection. On 80% of cars out since 2012, most manufactures have run Direct Injection... this means the gasoline is introduced into the combustion chamber rather than through the intake and valve train. Carbon buildup on valves in a GDI motor is a result of engine block vapors being plumbed directly from the valve cover or crank case via a PCV (positive crank vent) valve into the intake. THIS is what creates carbon buildup, intake and head staining/impregnation, and can lead to premature engine wear, especially if the car is only driven short distances. I highly doubt this claim based on that fact alone... not to mention the claim that fuel additives will keep anything BUT the injectors themselves clean. People need to do their own research, and not allow a SALESMAN in a white coat pull the wool over their eyes.

[stevieh]

I'd like to know how regular shell fuel compares to vpower

[DanielAbreu]

I've used Shell V-Power Nitro + since I bought my car, and I can say that their claim is true. Shell V-Power cleaned up my car's fuel system and got it to run like a brand new car.

[keetonbob]

I really wanted to be impressed by this video. But I cant get over the Shell representative sounding like a half-educated salesman. It's like they just grabbed an employee from behind the register and said "Here, put on this lab coat. Good, it fits. You'll do, "

[dirtsailoroff-road]

yes, I see what they say but I would like this tested by a third party.

[Alex]

I just started using SHELL V-POWER NITRO+ and I can sincerely say that it made a difference. My engine would shake and sound rough but when I started using shell v gas it stop shaking and running smooth, I don't know about the mileage because I haven't paid attention to it but for my experience I'll keep using it every other fill up because it can get expensive. I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu 2.5 with 57k and live in Houston TX gas ain't cheap!

[philtripe]

i was almost out of gas on my ducati one day so i pulled into a shell and much to my surprise the bike runs great on it...its a far cry from the 80s when i filled up with a tankfull of diesel and my truck almost died so i didnt go back to shell till recently and after watching this i think i will start filling up there again

[Speed-kujx]

notice all his buddy's pics of nasty intake valves. the are all direct injection heads. That gunk is from crank case gases being fed back into the intake track for emissions. No gas additive will do anything to that on those engines. cars need better oil seperation on that emissions line not better fuel. almost every engine sold now is direct injection so this is not actually a good test for modern engines. I wonder why he wouldn't be showing the piston tops and combustion chamber as well?

[Daniwheels]

Oh great, a bunch of tests done by the people trying to sell me their product. I've been using Shell in my Yamaha R1 for a while but that's because an independent motovlogger showed that he gets better fuel mileage with it. But come on, 60% reduction in existing carbon deposits in one tank?!? It would take me an hour with a wire brush and carb cleaner to scrub off 60% from one of those dirty valves you showed! I think Shell is full of crap on their claims and that representative didn't even sound very confident saying them. It may work better, but their claims seem totally unrealistic.

[bova]

Isn't Shell using using fresh fuel never stored underground or transported for the test? Because that changes the results significantly from my understanding; almost like taste testing fresh pizza vs frozen pizza.

[icekk]

Alex: The intake valve pictures in your video come from direct injection engines. Shell's claim is based on testing of port injected engines. It is somewhat misleading to show these pictures. Understand you have a note on the video, but it does require viewers' knowledge to understand the difference of intake valve deposits in a port injected vs. direct injected engine.

[mshemilt]

The pictures of the gunked up intake valves are from direct injection engines. The injector can't clean the valve if it doesn't spray on the valve.

[YS_]

two words to shell: direct injection.

Now your gas never touches the intake valves, how are they supposed to clean them?

[Hyperezil]

I've been using V-Power Nitro for a while now (UK) and having been testing it under more realistic real life situations.  I have to say that I'd personally never go back to using anything other than Nitro/V-Power,  I currently drive a 2007 HR 350z,  I've tested using a shell competitor brand (Super Unleaded).  I find that when I use V-Power my car's long run MPG increased from avg 27 to avg 29 mpg,  I also notice the big improvement in throttle response,  the car doesn't bog down as much and I also notice the engine seems to run a lot smoother in general when running Nitro+,  it's not a massive difference however if it's absolutely noticeable.  I've also created a thread of one of our forums discussing the theory and almost everyone commented back with the same results.

[forrest]

The graph is a bit misleading because it doesn't start from 0. It makes it look like the shell only had half the wear, but in reality it was about 2/3 as much. Still an improvement obviously, but misleading. That is an extremely common tactic in advertising.

[poprocks]

Everybody in the comments are talking so negative but I’ve noticed how much smoother my car is. Plus better throttle response and gas mileage. I have a older Nissan Maxima so I want to keep my engine lasting long

[theredjalopy]

I wanted to revisit this video as im preparing to buy a gt350r and want the best fuel for it, and I almost puked when i saw that this was posted almost FIVE YEARS AGO. Feels like yesterday I watched this when it first debut. insane. Timeless work Fenske

[Elon]

Does nothing for a direct injected car, so if you have direct injection, don't waste your time or money.


Those VW intake valves he is showing you are not a good example, they direct injected. Those were all 2.0t TSI/FSI engines.


This means that fuel does not contact the valves in the same way their test valves displayed by shell (port injection)
Engineering Explained, can you clear some of that up?