Shell V-Power vs. Total Excellium Diesel
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2015, W205, C 220 BlueTEC AMG Line
Shell V-Power vs. Total Excellium Diesel
I've been using Total Excellium Diesel from day 1. Having recently crossed 4,000 km with my W205 (220 BlueTec), I wanted to ask if Shell V-Power is (or proven to be) superior to Total Excellium Diesel.
I don't drive much (circa 700 km/month, mostly commuting) and I tend to stick to one station (close to where I live).
I could already state that Excellium is a good choice (car pulls hard,...), but then, it's almost brand new, and so my question.
I'm in Belgium, where fuel is "supposed" to be of "good quality".
Thanks all for your input, this is the first time I try diesel cars, so far it's good, my fill-up schedule is almost once/month, which is quite convenient.
I don't drive much (circa 700 km/month, mostly commuting) and I tend to stick to one station (close to where I live).
I could already state that Excellium is a good choice (car pulls hard,...), but then, it's almost brand new, and so my question.
I'm in Belgium, where fuel is "supposed" to be of "good quality".
Thanks all for your input, this is the first time I try diesel cars, so far it's good, my fill-up schedule is almost once/month, which is quite convenient.
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I can't comment on fuel in Belgium, but here in Canada the best I can tell that the true difference from one retailer to the next is the additives they put in the diesel at point of sale. This is based on the fact that all the retailers fill up their tanker trucks from the same depots and holding tanks but sell different "quality" of diesel at the pumps.
I think therefore, that you get the best bang for your buck if you buy the cheapest diesel you can, and then add your own additives when you fill up. The choice of additives then becomes the next point of discussion. In Canada, all diesel in ULSD and a min 40 cetane. So the primary objective is to get that cetane up to 50 or more, which can be achieved with additives and will improve efficiency.
I think therefore, that you get the best bang for your buck if you buy the cheapest diesel you can, and then add your own additives when you fill up. The choice of additives then becomes the next point of discussion. In Canada, all diesel in ULSD and a min 40 cetane. So the primary objective is to get that cetane up to 50 or more, which can be achieved with additives and will improve efficiency.
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