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eskimoigloo
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Post by eskimoigloo »

Has anybody else noticed a massive improvement in performance and smooth engine running when using Shell Diesel Extra in a Xantia HDi... car seems to be a bit rougher and less responsive when using other diesels, do Shell put something in it?

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Post by drpau »

Its supposed to have more additives in that clean your engine out. Interestingly i get more smoke with Shells stuff than I do with Totals. God only knows why that is.
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Post by martyhopkirk »

Try Hydraflush if you want to see smoke!

Burns and runs ok - but by keeeerist it doesnt half smoke.
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Err, do I dare ask how Hydraflush ended up in the fuel tank and at £13 a gallon :lol:
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Post by Sturdybloke »

My Xantia seems to smoke more on Shell than on Texaco, but I get better MPG on Shell than on Texaco, but it runs Smother on Texaco than Shell. And those are the only two fuels that I use (im the only one who drives the car). What a crazy setup - I should mix them 50/50 for the best result :lol: - Anthony.
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Post by awg2 »

Sturdybloke wrote: What a crazy setup - I should mix them 50/50 for the best result :lol: - Anthony.
What, more smoke AND worse economy?
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Post by Sturdybloke »

I was kind of hoping for better economy and less smoke, but like all the best laid plans...... :cry:
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Post by ralph »

For performance, try BP diesel.
I normally use Shell, and I've never noticed any difference between fuels (even biodiesel) until I tried BP last week.
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Post by Horse »

Whatever you do avoid bio diesel in HDIs
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Post by drpau »

Just topped up with Total's juice, 99.9% of the time I use Shell's diesel. Very interestingly The injectors seem to 'knock' less under acceleration than when using Shells juice, Ive never noticed this before as I hardly ever use Total -maybe its time to switch!? Its a lot smoother. I wouldnt have expected this at all. Mad eh, anyone else found this with the HDi engine?
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Dont forget that after all Total fuel and oil is Citroens recommendation for best results. Just a pity that there is not a Total fuel station near me - Anthony.
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