Filling with Shell V-power 91 from now on

TwinPowerF30 · 04-03-2010, 11:33 PM

Chevron and Petro 91 both says they can contain up to 10% ethanol. Just filled up at Shell and the car is faster according to my butt dyno.

Mr&Mrs323i · 04-04-2010, 12:01 AM

I'll have to try Shell one of these days.

GOLFFRR · 04-04-2010, 12:12 AM

i have always only used shell 91 in all my cars.

dkvby · 04-04-2010, 01:48 AM

Chervon94 no ethanol and u do get more power with the 335

charlie335 · 04-04-2010, 02:43 AM

chevron 94

bulldog_yyc · 04-04-2010, 07:53 AM

I used shell 91 90% of the time and still had a fuel pump failure

dzenno · 04-04-2010, 08:01 AM

Where did you get chevron gas?

bolty · 04-04-2010, 08:09 AM

The guys out west have Chevron gas stations. We dont have them out here.

chenx15 · 04-04-2010, 09:21 AM

i'm also using all shell. that 10% ethanol just scares the heck out of me. not only for the sake of the hpfp but for all other stuff.

Irishace · 04-04-2010, 09:48 AM

Sunoco 94 exclusively.

CHCCubs · 04-04-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishace

Sunoco 94 exclusively.

I notice they now have Ultra 94 at the Petro Canada stations. Must be part of the Suncor merger with Petro Canada.

hubble bubble · 04-04-2010, 12:18 PM

Almost exclusively Shell 91 here too. Occasionally put in a tank of cheap 91 at Costco even if is doesn't meet top tier gas standard (only Shell, PC, Sunoco and Chevron do in Canada).

MMOTION · 04-04-2010, 12:24 PM

Sunoco 94, but all Petro will be offering 94 soon with the merging of Suncor-Petro-Husky.

sgmpw · 04-04-2010, 01:59 PM

Switched from Sunoco 94 to Shell 91
My 2nd HPFP is on it's way out - taking it in Monday. F*$!

TwinPowerF30 · 04-04-2010, 02:32 PM

^^
sorry to hear that. while you're there ask them if the HPFP is covered for 10 years like they do in the US

NiceAndSlow · 04-04-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiweiwei

^^
sorry to hear that. while you're there ask them if the HPFP is covered for 10 years like they do in the US

Yup do that.. Complain to head office and they will send you a letter giving you 10 years gurantee on this part.. also.. a small reinburstment..

02themax · 04-04-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiweiwei

^^
sorry to hear that. while you're there ask them if the HPFP is covered for 10 years like they do in the US

They don't, I just asked 2 weeks ago...

sgmpw · 04-04-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02themax

They don't, I just asked 2 weeks ago...

...damn. I'll make a point of asking though - maybe I'll get a better answer

Me_Hi · 04-04-2010, 07:34 PM

Shell for all my cars since day 1

323d · 04-04-2010, 09:23 PM

seems pretty wack that so much companies are using ethanol even with the negative image from car enthusiast and the fact that to produce it is a net loser....

Meh, i still use shell, so no problem for me

jasonintoronto · 04-04-2010, 09:56 PM

ethanol is required by law in ontario:

http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/ethanol/index.htm

Ontario Regulation 535/05 – Ethanol in Gasoline. The regulation calls for an annual average of five per cent ethanol in gasoline, beginning in January 2007.

Andy M · 04-05-2010, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

ethanol is required by law in ontario:

http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/ethanol/index.htm

Ontario Regulation 535/05 – Ethanol in Gasoline. The regulation calls for an annual average of five per cent ethanol in gasoline, beginning in January 2007.

This has been debated in other threads in the Canada forum. I posted the e-mail reply I got from Shell a while ago.

The ethanol contents of Shell gas are as follows:
Bronze - 10%
Silver - 5%
V-Power - 0%
(see original post too)

Average:
(10+5+0)/3 = 5% (this meets regulation)

Shell has reassured me that V-Power will remain 0% ethanol.

04-03-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Filling with Shell V-power 91 from now on Chevron and Petro 91 both says they can contain up to 10% ethanol. Just filled up at Shell and the car is faster according to my butt dyno.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-04-2010, 12:01 AM	#2
Mr&Mrs323i Lieutenant 20 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2007 323i TiAg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada iTrader: (1)	I'll have to try Shell one of these days.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 12:12 AM	#3
GOLFFRR 10817 Rep 27,600 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	i have always only used shell 91 in all my cars. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 01:48 AM	#4
dkvby ☠☠☠☠☠ 21 Rep 684 Posts Drives: 07 Blk e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HK iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Chervon94 no ethanol and u do get more power with the 335
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 02:43 AM	#5
charlie335 Shiodome Redeveloper 21 Rep 762 Posts Drives: lawllercoaster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (1)	chevron 94 __________________ 2006 E63 M6, Alpine White/Indianapolis Red 2007 E92 335i, Space Gray, 6MT, ZSP, BMW Performance Shifter/Boot, CF Wrapped Trim, Aero Lip, M3 Sideskirts, Mtech Rear, CF Diffuser, Custom Quads, FK Silverline X, iForged Essen 2008 GSX-R750, Blue/White, Power Commander, Straight Pipe 2011 BMW S1000RR, Akrapovic Evolution
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 07:53 AM	#6
bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	I used shell 91 90% of the time and still had a fuel pump failure
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 08:01 AM	#7
dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	Where did you get chevron gas?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 08:09 AM	#8
bolty /r/trees 50 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (3)	The guys out west have Chevron gas stations. We dont have them out here.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 09:21 AM	#9
chenx15 Lieutenant 43 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 335i/accord Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: yyz iTrader: (1)	i'm also using all shell. that 10% ethanol just scares the heck out of me. not only for the sake of the hpfp but for all other stuff.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 09:48 AM	#10
Irishace ElevenPointFive 326 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Sunoco 94 exclusively. __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 12:18 PM	#12
hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Almost exclusively Shell 91 here too. Occasionally put in a tank of cheap 91 at Costco even if is doesn't meet top tier gas standard (only Shell, PC, Sunoco and Chevron do in Canada).
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 12:24 PM	#13
MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,801 Posts Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown iTrader: (26)	Sunoco 94, but all Petro will be offering 94 soon with the merging of Suncor-Petro-Husky.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 01:59 PM	#14
sgmpw First Lieutenant 27 Rep 330 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southwestern Ontario iTrader: (2)	Switched from Sunoco 94 to Shell 91 My 2nd HPFP is on it's way out - taking it in Monday. F*$!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 02:32 PM	#15
TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	^^ sorry to hear that. while you're there ask them if the HPFP is covered for 10 years like they do in the US
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 07:34 PM	#19
Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	Shell for all my cars since day 1 __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 09:23 PM	#20
323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	seems pretty wack that so much companies are using ethanol even with the negative image from car enthusiast and the fact that to produce it is a net loser.... Meh, i still use shell, so no problem for me __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-04-2010, 09:56 PM	#21
jasonintoronto Captain 33 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe (sold) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	ethanol is required by law in ontario: http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/ethanol/index.htm Ontario Regulation 535/05 – Ethanol in Gasoline. The regulation calls for an annual average of five per cent ethanol in gasoline, beginning in January 2007. __________________ 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 2007 BMW 335i Coupe (SOLD)
	Appreciate 0 Quote