Find out which gasoline is right for your engine type

When buying a car or motorcycle, many people choose the model based on price, space, technology or performance. But many drivers looking for more performance end up getting frustrated when the vehicle doesn’t deliver what it promises.

What few know is that the problem may not be in the vehicle, but in the fuel with which it is filled. Unique and high-performance engines need to be fueled with premium gasolines, such as Shell V-Power Racing. These premium fuels have a high octane rating and, because of this, ensure that the engine delivers its maximum performance.

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Why does premium gasoline provide a higher yield to the vehicle?

Premium gasoline differs from others offered at gas stations by two characteristics. The main one is the higher octane: Shell V-Power Racing has + 100 octane against 94 for regular/additive gasoline. The second advantage is the lower ethanol content in its formulation: only 25% against 30% for regular gasoline or additives.

What is octane?

Octane is basically the measure of gasoline’s resistance to exploding prematurely inside the engine. The higher the number, the more the fuel can withstand pressure and heat without causing problems. In an engine with a high compression ratio, this translates to more power and less risk of “pin knocking” occurring.

Lower ethanol content

Shell V-Power Racing, like other premium gasolines, has a lower ethanol content in its composition: 25% against 30% of regular or additive gasoline, which makes it very attractive, for example, for those who have imported or national cars powered exclusively by gasoline.

Choosing the right premium fuel is the key to maximum performance

If you have invested your money in a car or a motorcycle to achieve high performance, you need to choose a fuel that is compatible. Therefore, Shell V-Power Racing, premium gasoline from the Shell V-Power family, which meets these requirements, is a great option. Its technology was developed with a focus on maximum performance thanks to the high octane rating, which delivers more power and response to the engine.

The fuel, which is recommended by brands such as BMW and Ducati, also has cleaning agents that are important for the “health” of the engine. These components prevent the accumulation of residues in the engines of new vehicles and remove dirt in cars and motorcycles with more time of use.

Another way to protect your vehicle’s mechanics is the FMT (Friction Modification Technology) agent, Shell’s exclusive technology, which reduces friction between the engine’s moving parts. This means that Shell V-Power Racing helps preserve valves, piston rings, pump and fuel injector nozzles.

Premium fuel can be used by any engine, whether gasoline or flex, but it is especially recommended for:

• High-octane engines that call for high-octane gasoline;
• Imported and luxury cars;
• High-performance cars;
• Old or collectible cars;
• Gasoline-powered vessels (jet skis and speedboats, for example);
• Cold start reservoir for flex cars.