mystery machine Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Rumours abound... Speaking to the woman in Shell Camelon this evening, she believed that the shortage was due to Shell bringing out a new formula for V-Power, and that the tanks have to be cleaned out before it's introduced, and that the new fuel will have a 'higher octane' and everything... All sounds very promising, but sort of contradicts the official response, which puts the shortage down to 'unforeseeable circumstances'. Perhaps there's some truth behind both stories, but that the alleged reformulation isn't actually the reason for the current situation. Hearsay aside - I hope that, together, we can make it through this most difficult of times Link to comment
freddi Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Was in Anniesland tonight getting diesel for the Audi but they still have no V Power gas and have no idea of when they are getting it in. Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 right well there's no VPower in Glasgow Pollokshaws Road, Edinburgh Lizzie Bryce, Dundee Forfar Road or Aberdeen A90 south. just as well my boss was driving his VW diesel for work today Link to comment
stubaroo Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Don't know what all the fuss is about, I filled up the the tank today with V Power. Link to comment
thefastone Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I haven't even tried to refuel this week... Hope that I'm not going to be stuffed when I actually need it... Link to comment
mick67 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 shell at the bottom end of clydebank has plenty of v-power atm. great western rd and anniesland are still out of the stuff tho Link to comment
corsa Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Rumours abound...Speaking to the woman in Shell Camelon this evening, she believed that the shortage was due to Shell bringing out a new formula for V-Power, and that the tanks have to be cleaned out before it's introduced, and that the new fuel will have a 'higher octane' and everything... All sounds very promising, but sort of contradicts the official response, which puts the shortage down to 'unforeseeable circumstances'. Perhaps there's some truth behind both stories, but that the alleged reformulation isn't actually the reason for the current situation. Hearsay aside - I hope that, together, we can make it through this most difficult of times Thats the closest to the truth on this thread, whats actually happening is the fuels now do not have an ethanol content but they are introducing E85, the problem arrises when they try to introduce the new fuels to existing tanks hence the requirement for cleaning. Its not the tanks that get cleaned its the fuel within the tanks to allow E85 be dropped without any water content issues. What they do is called fuel polishing whereby they drop a pot of diesel in an empty tank and use a process to clear all the water out the product,they then drop the new E85 grade fuels in the tanks.That is only the case if the tanks are steel, if they are GRP then they have to be re-lined as the E85 content can eat away at the GRP lining. If anybody wishes to see the full process of Fuel polishing drop me an e-mail to davidh@foxconstruction.co.uk and i will gladly send on the document on how its done. In the meantime i will drop a note to the guy that supplies all the fuel grades to us when we are commissioning up a petrol station after refurbishment to see what the true story is regarding V power? Regards Davie Link to comment
wrxmania Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 So it could be a while then? Link to comment
mystery machine Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Thats the closest to the truth on this thread, whats actually happening is the fuels now do not have an ethanol content but they are introducing E85, the problem arrises when they try to introduce the new fuels to existing tanks hence the requirement for cleaning.Its not the tanks that get cleaned its the fuel within the tanks to allow E85 be dropped without any water content issues. What they do is called fuel polishing whereby they drop a pot of diesel in an empty tank and use a process to clear all the water out the product,they then drop the new E85 grade fuels in the tanks.That is only the case if the tanks are steel, if they are GRP then they have to be re-lined as the E85 content can eat away at the GRP lining. If anybody wishes to see the full process of Fuel polishing drop me an e-mail to davidh@foxconstruction.co.uk and i will gladly send on the document on how its done. In the meantime i will drop a note to the guy that supplies all the fuel grades to us when we are commissioning up a petrol station after refurbishment to see what the true story is regarding V power? Regards Davie Cheers for the info Davie If this is right enough, then I wonder how the new V-Power will compare with Morrisons' E85, which has has a RON rating of around 107 - enough to require a remap if you usually run Regular or Super Unleaded. Hmmmmmm..... the thot plickens..... Link to comment
corsa Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 So it could be a while then? What does that mean Brian? Davie Link to comment
terzo neil Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 shell at linnwood has v-power Link to comment
wrxmania Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 What does that mean Brian?Davie I'm thinking if some tanks need relined and others need emptied flushed etc it's not likely to be back within a few days for many garages? My local in Whitburn has been down half it's tanks for about 6 months as water got into the fuel and the tanks cracked apparently - ongoing dispute between delivery company and station I believe. Brian Link to comment
terzo neil Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 My local in Whitburn has been down half it's tanks for about 6 months as water got into the fuel and the tanks cracked apparently - ongoing dispute between delivery company and station I believe.Brian that could explain why the van has been running rough after filling up with v-power deisel out that way the other day, garage has changed the fuel filter and full of crap/water Link to comment
corsa Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) Fuel polishing only takes a day. Shell Whitburn and Penichuick are both down on our programme for re-pumps and forecourt works late July!!! 6-8 week contracts. Cheers chaps. Davie Stonelaw Towers in Burnside has been pulled from the programme, Bugger!!! Edited March 27, 2010 by corsa Link to comment
terzo neil Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 the shell at linwood has pumps down for last few weeks, dunno when they will be fixed, Link to comment
StrikE Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 that could explain why the van has been running rough after filling up with v-power deisel out that way the other day, garage has changed the fuel filter and full of crap/water Dirty Barstewards, i filled my transit tank at the shell witburn about 2/3 weeks ago before heading down the M8 to Edinburgh, now my engine light is on intermittently in the Transit ratserse Link to comment
wrxmania Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Fuel polishing only takes a day.Shell Whitburn and Penichuick are both down on our programme for re-pumps and forecourt works late July!!! 6-8 week contracts. Cheers chaps. Davie Stonelaw Towers in Burnside has been pulled from the programme, Bugger!!! Good to know - cheers Davie Link to comment
bobbyc Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Oh well that's camelon out as well looks like i'll just have to use Tesco 99 & a wee drop octane booster Link to comment
edmondo Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 And i took you more for a slack @ss, that a tight @ss I tried swatting that fly on your avatar - doh!..............down here in Swindon - local Shell Garage ran out for 3 days however plenty there now Link to comment
P1_Paul Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Who is saying that Shell are intorducing E85? This isn't true!! At best they will be introduce V-Power with a 5% bioethanol content as per EU regulations, that's it. Edited March 28, 2010 by P1_Paul Link to comment
corsa Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Who is saying that Shell are intorducing E85? This isn't true!! At best they will be introduce V-Power with a 5% bioethanol content as per EU regulations, that's it. Shell are. Fact. Davie Link to comment
Drew Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 spare a thought for us down here .............nearest shell garage to me is 60 mls away have to use BP Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 The Shell station in coatbridge has it ,filled up last night Kenny Link to comment
neilswrx Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 not had v power in stoney for months as esso now run the garage no superunleaded from them either so have to use bp at 125 a litre nearest v power is aberdeen as it doesnt warrent a round trip of 30 miles to save 50p wonderin if sainsburys super unleaded is any use?? Link to comment
corsa Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Guys, apologies for mis informing as i checked back an e-mail i had originally sent to Shell Distribution and the responses are below. To date i have not had a response from Technical re the RON values. Regards 1. Why is there so much of a price variation between sites and also it appears that dealer sites are overpriced and do Shell have any control over this? 2. Will Shell be going down the E85 route or similar? 3. Will the E85 bring the RON values up and will it have any effect on the running of highly tuned vehicles? 1. On Shell Company-owned sites, V-power products stand 6-7p off standard grades. Shell Company-owned sites will match the nearest super/hypermarket on it's standard grades, so any variation in our prices is driven by local trading conditions, but they shouldn't be that great. Dealer site prices depend on the type of deal they are on, so variations may be more pronounced. Some Dealers do premium price, and, no, we cannot prevent them doing this. I personally have seen Dealers charging up to 20p per litre above standard grade price. 2. No plans at present. Unless there is a push from Government to do so, we would be unlikely to increase ethanol content. 3. Don't know. I've e-mailed a colleague at The Shell Technology Centre. I'll pass her reply on when I get it. The above are only my own views and do not represent any official comment. Link to comment
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