Cheap Gasoline is Destroying Your Car's Engine - Here's How
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- Fueling up at a cheaper and closer gas station may actually cause more harm than good, to your car that is. Sure saving money can be good, especially over a long period of time. But what if I told you that instead of saving money, you're actually digging a grave for your car's engine. The quality of fuel you pump into your car should not be overlooked as it plays a vital role in your engines's long term health. You see Until recently I was like everyone else, I pumped gasoline everywhere and anywhere. As long as it was cheap and convenient, I was sold. I'm pretty confident that after watching this video, just like me, you'll start to think more about the fuel you decide to pump.
Huge thanks to Shell for flying me out to Houston, TX to help me better understand the benefits of using high quality premium fuel such as Shell V Power Nitro+
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What fuel do you pump into your vehicle, and why? (EV owners feel free to disregard this question 😎)
Vehicle Virals e85 or 103
I work at AutoZone do your research on the octane boosters they are a huge scam. Boost your octane by 10 points it takes 10 points 2 equal one pushed in your octane count
I live in CA, and last week I paid $3.85/gallon from my local Shell station. I chose 91 which is the most expensive, I think is the nitro one. It’s the only gas I can put in my “SAV,” 😂 (SUV)... thank Bmw for “only premium gas.” I buy shell because is conveniently on my way home 😂, but this video made me feel a bit better of the opportunity to use Shell gasoline.
I put Chevron hopefully it's just as good 😖
Costco because California
What exactly is this competitors "low quality premium fuel"? Given the amount of carbon deposits it's a really shit fuel.
I'd like to see a comparison of premium bands - Shell vs Mobil vs BP with full transparency.
with an unbiased 3rd party research group
scanspeak00 exactly my thoughts too
scanspeak00 good point
Yeah this is ultra biased he’s literally sponsored by big oil and he’s gonna kiss ass like it made of chocolate
True. But it’s still better gas.
I use Shell VPower in my 2018 Corolla. Many people say there is no real advantage to doing this but I have always believed the additives make a difference. Fuel mileage is slightly better too.
so you're putting premium octane fuel in a vehicle that requires regular? Nice
That's what he said, you mad?
I had a 2018 Toyota Corolla. I always used shell premium gas and when they looked into my engine. After doing well over a 170,000 miles, they said my engine was nice and Clean as if it was brand new. And The owners (Because I Went to multiple places.) always say that they get cars in. And the pistons and valves are so bad and dirty. To the point they have to keep putting in cleaner solution just to try and keep the engine A little bit good! Regular gas does more damage in the long run than premium
The major fuels brands often put the same additives in all their petrols. Here in germany Aral openly says that apart from the octane rating their fuels dont differ in the slightest. And they sell everyday regular up to Aral Ultimate 102 Octane (Ron)
Costco is the way to go. Top tier gas
No one seemed to understand why I exclusively use Citgo fuel even when I would explain how top tier gasoline comes with extra detergents. I’m so glad that you made this video with a tour from Shell. Amazing content! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Top tier FTW!
TOP TIER ALL THE WAY
Chevron, Shell, Costco if I’m being cheap
Costco is an actually certified top tier fuel. Not cheap (in a bad way)!
I fuel @ Sam’s club with 93 octane. Currently, since I no longer have a Sam’s near me, am using Mobile 93.
they aren't top tier, i'd switch, you'll see a major difference in gas mileage and performance
I always put SHELL vpower on my BMW 😎
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Same here, V Power 👊
Putting it on your BMW isn’t a good idea. Try putting it IN your BMW.
I noticed this comment was over 3 years ago but I’m wondering, do you still put fuel on your BMW? If you do, which part of your BMW do you put fuel on? Your roof? Windscreen? Your hood or maybe your side mirrors?
@@LordStaind in your mouth
I only use V Power in my E46 M3, even if I have to travel a bit to get it.
Wow thanks for sharing! Eye-opening for sure. What impressed me the most of it was the lubricity for the compression ring.
Pretty cool video. Awesome access. I def think a lot of people neglect to think of this in the overall spectrum of taking care of their vehicle.
I have a M5 arriving soon, I'll put Shell in it😁😁
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Congratulations on getting invited by all those companies so far and may you gain a bigger network as you go.
Nothing but Shell 93 for my STI. Make sure you get their Shell card. 5 cents off each gallon is good!
Good stuff bro. You deserve a million subs.
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How does the regular shell gas compare to V power? What effect does ethanol have on wear patterns?
there is no “cheap” gas. there’s expensive gas and slightly less expensive gas.
I would agree but not for America, you lot have cheap fuel.
I put in my own cleaner every tank full. Marine outboard two cycle TCW3 rated oil at 1oz per five gallons of gasoline. I bring a four oz small plastic bottle with me to the gas station or put it in when I get home. Twenty gallos means four ounces of Marine oil. I’ve been doing this for years.
Dude your video content gets better and better. I really enjoyed this. Good job.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Same I see his channel getting HUGE soon. Just wait on it easily one of the best channels. I dont even plan on owning a bmw either🤣 not til I'm well off at least then e46 m3 it is🙌
@@gsteel98 yeah he's a genuine guy, and that's what I like about him. He helped me with my channel and thought nothing of it. You can't help but support a guy like that.
My car uses 87 octane I use Chevron fuel because every octane that Chevron sells regardless if it's 87-89 or 91 it contains techron but when it comes to Shell the Nitrogen stuff they use is only in their premium fuel not their 87 or 89 so in my opinion Chevron is much better for your car if you are using 87 octane and if you're putting premium in a car that uses 87....lol your only waisting your money because it's not doing anything Positive for your car... actually it can actually mess things up if neglected and constantly used
I know this video is old but I definitely do my best to use Shell V-Power or Mobil Supreme in my X5.... I also took the time to study the difference in fuel quality..... Excellent video bro
I always use the best...Shell majority of the time...Now I am glad to see your video...I thought I was just getting more power from the higher octane...Excellent to know there is other good benefits...Thanks Kristian!
Thank-you. This video encourages me to fill my SUV with shell fuel
Very cool they invited you and let you film. Just shows they have nothing to hide. Thanks for this Christian!
Hhhmmm. I wonder what type of fuel Mercedes Benz recommend, since i have an eclass coupe.. But excellent video..🔥🔥🔥
@Kirk Moore yea i use 93 octane mostly cause its becoming very rare to find 91 octane. But i was just wondering what brand
@Kirk Moore oh yea regular 87 and 89 octane is a big NO NO, i make sure that 93 gets in my tank, lol you can use 91 or 93 premium octanes for Benz BMW, Audi, Porche.
super glad the word about cheap gas is getting out. Ive suspected this for years. and AAA and the auto industry are finally letting people know.
I can vouch for this. I have a Porsche 911 and have always used Chevron gas and never had a problem. I bought an Audi and used Costco gas and within a few months, my fuel filter started to fail. At 40K miles, it finally went out. I replaced it and went with Chevron. Now, I have nearly 200K on it and never had a fuel filter issue again.
Yea I used to put bjs gas in my car. After realizing that their gas for one doesnt even last long, I started to search which gas was best for cars. Now I only put shell or mobile. Shell is usually expensive but for the past few weeks it's been so low at 2.49 for cash and 2.59 for credit (usually atleast 2.79 for cash) . I only got a v6 camry and it probably wont even matter cause its camry and they dont die but I'm getting in the habit of staying between these two. Next car going to be a g37x
Across the pond, my e86 sweet straight six free spinning engine drinks only Shell V max. Edit 🇬🇧
Im not gullible enough to just believe a petrol company about their claims. Ive driven cars on nothing but the cheapest fuels from your odd village petrol station to 500k km. Its just a bunch of marketing bollocks.
Random Q for you comment mechanics
My ATV (praire 400) randomly stopped running and now will only sometimes start for a couple seconds
New carb
New plug
Has compression
Prob timing good (since it starts sometimes)
@Mustang Ricer6589 its definitely getting fuel...when I shake it, itll flow from the overflow so its def filled with gas...I'm literally going crazy here.
like the old BMW better new ones are faster but the new ones were better built
I only pump with bp I don't mix gas from other stations if there's not a BP available. Then I use shell. I've noticed personally for me bp gas burns slower the car idles quieter with no knock and drives better.
Very informing, I will now think twice about what fuel I put in my e92 335i thankyou!
In Germany we have Shell VPlus and Aral Ultimate.
Man, almost 200k subscribers, this channel is really growing. Congrats!
Thank you!
I drive 200 plus miles per day,yes 200 a day I use shell on a 70/30 split V power and regular I gain 40 miles more tank than other companies.
If I use just VPOWER I don't get the same performance.
Now bear in mind I have been doing this for 2 years this is not a guess but fact.
Cheaper fuels you save 5 to 7pence per litre but with the shell you do get the best, I have tried this with BP but did not get the results I do with shell.
Nice vid bro
I mean. I wish I could believe this, but holy moly, they are an oil business. She's paid by the oil business.
I wonder if their diesel has the same or similar properties? Great video Christian! That was awesome and I did see your drive that lead you to getting your current project car! That's why it's better to subscribe to not miss anything! Best wishes as always brother and Peace out!
I always fill up at Chevron using regular because I can't afford premium. However I intend to start running premium soon because my Trans Am recommends premium for the best performance.
This video shows penny wise, dollar foolish.
Why make gasoline that ruins your engine then ??? That's fuel company's doing and they have the cheek to tell you to buy inflated price gasoline !!!! Absolute greed and advertising bullshit !
As soon as I see a clean/new looking gas station, I automatically assume their fuel is the cleanest you'd ever get.
Am I alone?
Ahmed 700r true in ways
I seen shell gas at a older station with shitty leaking tanks in the ground
how did you see the tanks?
What I want to know is how long does the shell protection last on the piston and bores? Because I mainly use shell premium but will also use BP ultimate (you don't get this over there but its know to help with cleaning) but occasionally if I'm not near a shell or BP I'll just throw in a couple of gallon of cheap to get me to my preferred brand
I love being educated on any new topics
I use Costco has for my Toyota Camry.
B.S This is a Shell marketing video. All gas sold in America must meet the required additives and come from the same refinery.
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This video was made for you. Lol
Top tier fuel is better then regular fuel
America has some of the worst fuel in the world, 95 octane is minimum requirement for most modern engines but America still serves 91, premium in uk is 99 I doubt you can even get that on the black market.
No
True on every non direct fuel injection vehicles. Fuel type definitely matters but us direct fuel injection motors fuel shoots right under are valves so it’s mostly good oil that makes a difference pluse an oil catch can.
Only shell in my jeep srt
Thats the only thing that goes in my 392 now. I was putting sheetz and valero premiums in first. But I always noticed that when I used shell the gas lasted longer and my car felt more responsive than sheetz and valero premium. Exxon premium is pretty good too.
I used to use bjs and while alot cheaperbi noticed a full tank would last me like 4-5 days while shell itd last me an extra day or two. Now I only use shell, exxon/mobile
Brilliant video as always my friend
Thank you! :)
Hey man what's your thoughts on 2007 bmw 550i? I've been thinking about getting into German cars
Scotty Kilmer is the truth.
Mobil Gas gotta love that Red Pegasus
Excellent video C. I’m curious if the told you which “premium competitors” were used in testing.
They wouldn't tell me 😆
You will never know though. All the horrible scammers out there might be selling cheap fuel pretending its the quality fuel.
Boss, I see all gas stations getting supplied by one depo.
When do they add the ingredients.
The base fuel is all the same. The additives are added after arriving at the fuel station.
Not sure,I worked in a gas station and not one day I saw them do anything after delivery.
@@jamesgachogu1335 all the same i just add in my own additives
Cheap fuel is not good overall, the fuel from PetroCanada ultra 94 is amazing stuff
Will a full tank of V Power in my 1988/ 350 Chevy truck every now and then help clean up old carbon gunk in my engine.
I hate u for this😅 but great informative video.. now i got to do research and find the best gas option nearby
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How can that demo engine prove anything when it’s never seen a drop of fuel? And why wasn’t the question asked.
been knowing about this. let me give you a quick breakdown. high grade fuel 1.shell 2. chevron 3.mobile 4 texaco 5.bp ,Mid Grade fuel 4.76 rest brands and below are low grade fuels inc ARCO, non brand gas
for best results change fuel filter/fuel pump for better results. Nothing beats a new clean fuel system using shell Vpower !
mid grade fuel is 76*
& valero is mid also but you get the sequence
Chevron is better
Arco uses bp gas
She works at shell so...
In my truck it only runs on 110 octane what would you suggest I do
Where do you live?
@@VehicleVirals I live in Milwaukee but I have an 87 F250 4X4 460 5speed .
12 : 1 compression,
10" intake I took out the electronic ignition and control box put a dual-point distributor out of a 429 forged crank instead of a cast crank all kinds of stuff. I have an 8-foot Western on the front of it for when it snows too much. And I run a mechanical advance on my distributor because of the HUGE torquer cam.
I also had to change my master cylinder and brake booster because the engine does not have a whole lot of vacuum
@@billthompson5644 I see. Well just pump high quality fuel and add octane booster.
Only shell v power nitro in my Acura MDX
my guy keep it up
Is Costco premium gas good?
Yes.
yes it's top tier
Is Mobil 1 or Exxon mobil regular unleaded fuel not a good quality brand? For filling up my Jeep.
I only use Exxon or Mobil premium gas for my 2014 GS 350
Wow shell is that desperate to use CZcams to advertise and bmws are crap
Doesn’t matter what brand of the gas station is run down and junky the gas isn’t clean . Tanks may be old and the gas pump nozzle it’s self the part that goes in ur car is all dirty what’s the point ? That junk gets into ur gas tank and it’s physical matter so it’s there forever
BP is not top tier fuel, basically wholesale shit gas.
Yeah it's no longer top tier, it used to be though
Fuel is in vapor form before its ignited a vapor is not gonna lub anything i call BS. This gas is nothing more then a slightly higher add pack with more octane. If your car dont need higher octain your wasting your money.
I recently bought regular unleaded fuel for my 2 stroke and now 2 stroke runs like shit. I put the correct amount of 2 stroke oil and now my engine can't even hold an idle worth a dog shit. Fuck, I'm tired of bullshit gasoline
I have never seen a functioning car with port injection that has a build up of anything on its valves. I‘d save the money for more expensive gas and give my car an oil change more often. I think it benefits more from that.
Depends what you call more often
live and let live more often is more often than if spent the money on gas. Simple as that
I'm going to play this for my wife so she understands why I use 91 in both our cars I own non BMW vehicles by the way
Hey christian whats up just wanted to know if ur yt gets to the point of being stable will u do this full time
I currently do CZcams full time :)
I put only shell vpower. Mobil 93
Great video for an infomercial. Honestly without independent lab testing and having shell you how great their product is, you are basically just advertising their snake oil. The lifters, bearings and cylinder wall examples were all smoke and mirrors. That rep was no scientist either, as she was struggling to find words to describe basic mechanical functions at times.
Why are the competitors never mentioned… always like “other/competitor” brand lol sounds fishy not just shell but all companies do that…
Better still why don't they sell shell v Power nitro in Australia for the real car people don't waste Time money On Mr& Mrs average who are used to krap rubbish
I wanna see engines tore down using nothing but shell v power
Still proves nothing. You have to take their word for it. Every gas company claims their gas is superior. I could find a filthy valve and one from a new car tell you my product worked
Shell or Kroger
thought all gas had detergent in it now days
Yeah they do by law, but the amount and variation that's used is the difference.
they have to meet minimum standards, top tier gas is much better quality
I just watched CZcams video a day ago that the added octane only helps cars that say they needed it, otherwise your wasting your money. They did all kinds of test the results were don't waste your money on high octane gass🤓. Just sayin, the average joe shmo car just needs regular gas as long as it true regular no water added etc.
This video is not talking about "octane".
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There's no shell in my town.
:/
There used to be shell's but they are now all SpeedWay and I've been hearing that they are the worst.
How about comparing vpower with their own low quality non vpower normal fuel? Competitor fuel hahhaah
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Wow, no shame?
Shell is the most expensive and overrated gas in Australia, no way.
Well here we go...my thing is a lot of us dont drive high end cars like bmw and cars of that nature. but the average working man may have a 80 series Chevy truck with a 170,000 miles on the motor will shell gas help my older motor with cleaning out old carbon gunk ?