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?
Chris
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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 - Anthony.
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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.
My TD Xsara is flying on it.
I normally use Shell, and I've never noticed any difference between fuels (even biodiesel) until I tried BP last week.
My TD Xsara is flying on it.
2000 Clio 1.2 8-valve
1993 Mercedes 190E
2007 Honda FRV diesel
1998 Xsara TD, 293K - gone but not forgotten.
205s, 405, ZXs all loved and crushed.
1993 Mercedes 190E
2007 Honda FRV diesel
1998 Xsara TD, 293K - gone but not forgotten.
205s, 405, ZXs all loved and crushed.
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?
99 Xsara SX HDi 105k with PSi power box- smokier but well worth the wonga!
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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.