New Shell Gas with Nitrogen
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We have QV's not QT's
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Has anyone noticed when they filled up at that local Shell gas station, that Shell is adding Nitrogen now to their gas to help clean up deposits?
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It has popped up at my local Shell station since the beginning of March. One of the things I really noticed was a huge increase in engine response. It as if the throttle lag is gone, easier to maintain speed, increased torque, and a quieter engine. I even gained 1 mpg after their switch. I sit at a solid 13.2 mpg now. LOL!!
One of the things that bothers me is the fact that Nitrogen does not burn when in gas form. So wouldn't that decrease your efficiency?
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It has popped up at my local Shell station since the beginning of March. One of the things I really noticed was a huge increase in engine response. It as if the throttle lag is gone, easier to maintain speed, increased torque, and a quieter engine. I even gained 1 mpg after their switch. I sit at a solid 13.2 mpg now. LOL!!
One of the things that bothers me is the fact that Nitrogen does not burn when in gas form. So wouldn't that decrease your efficiency?
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Originally Posted by Stealth
http://www.quiktrip.com/ Top tier quality gas.
http://www.quiktrip.com/ Top tier quality gas.
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
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Well I'm driving LA to IA on Thursday and Friday. I'm running the Edge EVO on the performance tune. So I'll full up with Shell from the station down the road and see what happens.
I filled up today at Wally World but have to make a trip to TX tomorrow so I'll note the avg MPG, refill with Shell and compare. I'll report back.
I filled up today at Wally World but have to make a trip to TX tomorrow so I'll note the avg MPG, refill with Shell and compare. I'll report back.
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I have proven to myself with spreadsheet analysis that I get better mileage with Shell, Chevron, Texaco and Conoco. All top tier and all with a good detergent. I'm also convinced that the detergent is one reason my plugs came out without breaking. I get less mileage out of Exxon, and will not use it.
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