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Key frequently ask questions on Shell New and improved fuels

Below are Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on Shell New Fuels Now with DYANFLEX Technology.

Frequently Asked Question

1. Which new fuels has Shell launched?

Shell has launched the New & Improved Shell fuels (both Shell FuelSave & Shell V-Power) which has been specifically designed with powerful cleaning agents to help clean and protect key fuel system components.

This new formulation in Shell regular fuels offer:

  • Up to 15KM longer per tank.
  • Next generation deposit targeting technology which removes harmful deposits and protects engine condition.

The New and Improved Shell V-Power Unleaded contains a new formulation that offers 100% cleaning of critical engine parts with every fill.

2. Is the current launch on Shell FuelSave petrol, diesel and Shell V-Power Unleaded?

Yes, the current launch covers both Shell FuelSave (petrol and diesel) and Shell V-Power Unleaded.

Customers can now enjoy the benefits of the new formulation across all these fuel grades.

3. How does the New and Improved Shell regular fuel give better fuel economy? Or lasts 15 kms longer per tank?

The New and Improved Shell FuelSave helps to clean and protect key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors from the buildup of performance robbing deposits in passenger cars. Shell FuelSave Unleaded compared with typical market average deposit level and based on a passenger car tank size of 50L while Shell FuelSave Diesel compared with industry standard reference fuel and based on a passenger car tank size of 66L. In gasoline powered bikes, Shell gasoline benefit is compared with unadditivated fuel with average bike tank size of 5L. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle condition and driving style and benefit is defined for fuels with the same bio content as our fuel economy formula. No guarantees provided.

4. Will drivers still get up to 15 kms more if they fill up half tank with New & Improved Shell regular petrol and diesel?

Our New & Improved Shell FuelSave Unleaded & Diesel are designed to get to work on your engine from the very first full tank fill. However, depending on engine condition, it may take longer to clean critical engine parts and half tank may prolong that even further.

E.g. If your house needs 4 hours of deep cleaning but you’ve only spent half that time, surely your house is not deep cleaned as you may have preferred.

5. How does the New and Improved Shell V-Power Unleaded, 100% clean critical engine parts with every fill?

Over time, deposits can build up on key engine components like intake valves and fuel injectors in petrol engines. These deposits can reduce your engine’s performance and are often difficult to remove. The New and Improved Shell V-Power removes and protects from the buildup of performance robbing deposits on key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors. Cleanliness and engine performance recovery demonstrated using industry standard and Shell proprietary tests. The actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle age, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.

6. Do the New & Improved Shell fuels contain DYNAFLEX technology (as previous formulation)?

No, this is a new formulation.

7. What is the octane rating of New & Improved Shell fuels?

Shell FuelSave contains a 93 Octane (RON) while Shell V-Power contains a 95 Octane (RON) in line with the Government regulations & standards.

8. What are the key benefits of New & Improved Shell V-Power fuel?

You get to experience the following benefits when you fuel with the New and Improved Shell V-Power fuel:

  1. The New and Improved Shell V-Power cleans 100% and prevents future build up on vital engine parts.1
  2. Restores up to 100% of your engine’s performance.1
  3. Restores your engine to like new.1

1Removes and protects from the buildup of performance robbing deposits on key fuel system components such as intake valves and/or fuel injectors. Cleanliness and engine performance recovery demonstrated using industry standard and Shell proprietary tests. Actual effects and benefits may vary according to vehicle type, vehicle age, vehicle condition and driving style. No guarantees provided.

9. How is the New & Improved Shell V-Power associated with Scuderia Ferrari and Ducati?

Shell V-Power is the only fuel used, trusted and recommended by Scuderia Ferrari.

Shell V-Power is the only premium fuel recommended by Ducati.