Less engine wear with premium fuel

[Desmolicious]

Sorry if this has been posted before…

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[crenca]

Well, not just any premium, but Shell's specific additive package, and then if you're particular application (rings/ piston, etc.) can take advantage. It does appear to have real potential with Ford's Ecoboost's...

 

[LSW]

It’s all I use (shell v-power) and I do believe I have the B6G lowest wear metal per 1k mile UOA at 1.6 We can totally turn used oil analysis into a competition right? Seems legit.

 

[michelle227]

It’s all I use (shell v-power) and I do believe I have the B6G lowest wear metal per 1k mile UOA at 1.6 We can totally turn used oil analysis into a competition right? Seems legit.

I guess that's better than you guys whipping it out and measuring with a ruler...

 

[Desmolicious]

I guess that's better than you guys whipping it out and measuring with a ruler...

A ruler? More like a yard stick. ok, more like a micrometer.

 

[NeBlackshirts]

Use to seek out Shell stations as when I had my LS408 Camaro it ran great on Shell 91. Plus like it’s been said they use legit good additives in their fuels. But recently Shell has disappeared from my area in Eastern Nebraska and replaced by Amoco stations. They do carry 93 but I haven’t ran that in my Bronco. I trusted Shell gas and am pretty disappointed that they disappeared. I do seek out stations that are 91 ethanol free gas.
Not sure how the Bronco would run on the 10% ethanol blend 93 in my area. I’ve always steered clear of ethanol if possible.

 

[crenca]

Not sure how the Bronco would run on the 10% ethanol blend 93 in my area. I’ve always steered clear of ethanol if possible

Ford’s Ecoboosts love ethanol, which has an outsized positive effect on their ability to advance timing thus making more power/efficiency, particularly at high boost levels.

I run an E25 blend normally ( mixing local 91 with E85)….

 

[swamp2]

I do seek out stations that are 91 ethanol free gas.
Not sure how the Bronco would run on the 10% ethanol blend 93 in my area. I’ve always steered clear of ethanol if possible.

You should reconsider. Ethanol is great, it supports significant power gains via both aggressive timing, evaporative cooling, more fuel (a richer mixture - even more evap cooling) and faster flame propagation.

So 91 (and 93) octane achieved via added ethanol is superior to 91 (93) achieved without it. Also modern engines, including all Ecoboost engines have built in adaptation for making more power when the octane/ethanol supports it.

The old scare of "ethanol and ethanol blends dissolve all of the rubber/plastic in my fuel system" is entirely untrue for just about all vehicles made in the last 25 years.

My Raptor is putting down over 600 crank hp on E50 and it runs perfect under all conditions (high & low rpm and high & low load). All it takes to do this is fuel blending (adding E85) and a tune.

 

[Ducati1098]

Ford’s Ecoboosts love ethanol, which has an outsized positive effect on their ability to advance timing thus making more power/efficiency, particularly at high boost levels.

I run an E25 blend normally ( mixing local 91 with E85)….

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I use full E85 most of the year with my custom tune and it runs far better on E85 than typical 10% ethanol gasoline. Not just because of the power, but it just runs way smoother IMO. It’s really a night and day difference.

 

[23OBX2.7]

I was getting very poor economy and performance with whatever grain fuel blend Chevron 94 was using switched to Shell 93 and way better all around. I can get E85 locally at one place only so don't bother.

 

[Oldhippie]

Ran shell back in the ‘60s and it completely “gummed” up the carbs In my Suzuki x6…haven’t ran it since…switched to chevron…honestly I have never “felt” a difference in fuel, Power wise….

 

[DeanL]

TOP TIER - High-quality Fuel Performance Standard - TOP TIER™

 

[Q1svt]

TOP TIER - High-quality Fuel Performance Standard - TOP TIER™

It’s been around for a long time… allowing use of thier branding IF the gas brand uses top tier formula…. Standards

https://www.toptiergas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/TT-Brand-Guide_v7.pdf

https://www.toptiergas.com/wp-conte...eposit-Control-Performance-Standard_Rev-G.pdf

 

[Q1svt]

… amazing he is talking about ZDDP in today’s engines.

Once again the Oil Guy never actually talks about WHAT that special additives are …. Why?

Can Shell change the Top Tier standards and still be a Top Tier member?

 

[UncleBrad]

… amazing he is talking about ZDDP in today’s engines.

Once again the Oil Guy never actually talks about WHAT that special additives are …. Why?

Can Shell change the Top Tier standards and still be a Top Tier member?

I don't understand the presumed significance of where the ad pack is administered.

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