IS PREMIUM DIESEL REALLY WORTH IT?? 💸

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After years of planning and scheduling, it's finally here! We've strapped our TT to the dyno to ask the question, is it really worth paying for premium diesels? 🤔
With 4 separate fuels and plenty of analysis equipment, it's time to find out...and the results may surprise you!! 👀
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@ryanp6138

Let us know what you think about this test in the comments section. If you have tested any 'racing' diesel fuels yourself we would love to know!

@RS_Rowe

The amusing thing about tests like this, is the data will be there in black and white, yet people will still be adamant that their choice is better for reasons.

@Retro_Rich 28 күн бұрын

Your base fuel comes usually from the local refinery. It makes sense logistically when you think about it. In Southampton for example, the local refinery is the Exxon (Esso) refinery at Fawley. So you will see Shell, Mobil, Total, ASDA, Tesco etc tankers rocking up to fuel up. The drivers then add a particular additive package to the tank. By the time the lorry has been around a couple of roundabouts on the A326 it is considered "mixed to perfection". However the base fuel for them all is Esso. Only the additive package differentiates them.

@Cloverleaf7642

Excellent piece of work, Ryan. Considerable time, effort and cost invested in the project is very much appreciated.

@stephensalt6787 12 сағат бұрын

We have 3 deliveries of diesel per week at 36,000 litres a time, talking to the delivery driver and he told me that all diesel is identical out of a refinery, the only difference is the phial of additive that the driver is given to put in each pot in the tank including the red dye for agricultural fuel which reinforces your results.

@Bun0892

People have tried these tests over the years but I don't think anyone has ever gone as In depth as you guys have! Good to know I can continue buying tesco diesel!

@chrisehmke9530

Thanks Ryan and the team. We appreciate your time.

@thehomelessproject3784

Thank you guys... this was a very comprehensive video that must have took you forever to make... very much appreciated 👏

@stevefarrimond

Always said this.

@thedetailingdoctor5746

FINALLY! Always wanted to see a test on this!

@matttowler847

I use shell v-power diesel in my standard daily. A friend uses supermarket in his tuned diesel daily. I get less smoke and what appears to be less lag (both have same turbo) and when it comes to services my filters are cleaner! So I’m continuing to use the V-power. Someone else I know, who drives the same daily vehicle he adds MANNOL Cetane Plus to his Shell V-power and it appears on Road to make a difference again!

@aminkhan736

cant think of no other team to do this experiment, hats off to you!!

@coolerking70able

Although not comparing apples with apples, we can look at the fuelling of HGVs. There engines are as complex in their operation as any comparable car ICE, with sophisticated emission reduction systems. They cover vast distances per annum, far in excess of the average car driver and often work in arduous conditions under high engine loads, where fuel consumption can be measured in gallons per mile! Engine performance is massively important, but to most operators engine performance is secondary to fuel economy. Fuel cost being the largest expenditure to any operator, it would be obvious that any potential gains from using “premium” fuels, especially in economy terms would have been embraced by the haulage industry long ago.

@ashedkins

Top work! Happy with your results. I personally run supermarket fuel with the ehn-99 and I've always felt the car was not faster but felt a bit smoother and eager. Deffo interested in seeing the "race diesel" test!

@Al3xisAE

I’ve never noticed any performance difference what ever diesel I used, I have used the Dipetane as it was meant to heat the dpf up quicker and to higher temps. I never had any issues so I assume it worked 🤷🏻‍♂️

@AUDIDOIT

Superb test lads, thank you for doing this. Proves so many points. Simply use supermarket diesel and use a decent cleaning additive once a month depending on the mileage you do. 👍

@MrDohotaru

Great work, Ryan. Thanks a lot for the time and effort, never bought diesel from Shell due to price, usually buy what's closer to me and that's Tesco and Morrisons.

@dougiemiller5030

I've been using shell v-power diesel in my BMW f11 530d with a stage 1 remap for the past few months. I read many constrasting articles & reviews beforehand. My mechanic advised me to use as he rates it. I've honestly not noticed the car being any faster, quieter, smoother or better mpg. It costs me approx £10 more per month. When my mech mot'd my car he says it was running 'cleaner' than last years mot as some sort of justification that he's been proven correct! 😁 After watching this video, I think I'll just switch back to std diesel & stick an additive in every now & again

@beaulunaedvantures 21 күн бұрын

Really thorough and interesting video. Would have loved to have seen a fuel economy MPG comparison, but appreciate the time and considerable effort you put into making this 👍 cheers

@VisorView 28 күн бұрын

This all makes me chuckle, I have a 3ltr 30 year old Toyota. I just fill up at Tesco's because where I live there is nowhere else. Always starts first touch of the key, goes up hills like they weren't there, and I love it.