Shell Toronto no more V power

[qaz393]

Lookslike the refinery are low. Many shell stations are out of 91/89. Guess we has to buy ethanol premium

[ToniCipriani]

Lookslike the refinery are low. Many shell stations are out of 91/89. Guess we has to buy ethanol premium

Ah well, I wanted to take advantage of the AM deal, but I guess it's Costco for me if they're out of premium.

[qaz393]

Ah well, I wanted to take advantage of the AM deal, but I guess it's Costco for me if they're out of premium.

Ya. That sucks big time. Prices are going up as well. There is v power diesel though

[mingyang]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

we put V power exclusively for our X3 and earn airmiles right across my neighbourhood.

what now esso or petro...?

[qaz393]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

we put V power exclusively for our X3 and earn airmiles right across my neighbourhood.

what now esso or petro...?

Well if the tank still has, then then wil sell till its empty. Don't know how long this outage will last

Call the stations and see before going

[Pete_Coach]

Lookslike the refinery are low. Many shell stations are out of 91/89. Guess we has to buy ethanol premium
I think they just ran out of premium (Gold or 91 octane). 89 is blended at the pump using 87 and 91. Can't make 89 if there ain't no 91 in the tank.
It will get back to normal soon. This happens all the time at refineries. They just underestimate the requirement. Happens to Esso, Petrocan and others too.
Don't panic folks. if you are so concerned about getting the right octane in your car (as opposed to missing out on the loyalty points...really?), just go to an auto parts store and buy a can of octane booster.

[booblehead]

what ? I drove by at least 3 shell gas station in Scarborough this afternoon and I did not notice any signage of pumps have been shut down

[ichpen]

Lookslike the refinery are low. Many shell stations are out of 91/89. Guess we has to buy ethanol premium

Don't be so sure. I think the day will come when shell will have to start selling E10 91. Not far off now.

I was also under the impression that E15 was recently passed stateside somewhere.

[VorteC]

Don't be so sure. I think the day will come when shell will have to start selling E10 91. Not far off now.

I was also under the impression that E15 was recently passed stateside somewhere.

Shell in the states carries E10 91, makes me feel blessed to have our jungle juice. I get way better mileage with it.

[feidailo]

damn, guess i have to use pc ultra94. tanks for da tip!

[DJ_Peanuts22]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

we put V power exclusively for our X3 and earn airmiles right across my neighbourhood.

what now esso or petro...?

Relax.

It's only an X3. You'll survive using other brands of premium.

Petro Can Ultra 94 would be the next best bet.

[mingyang]

Relax.

It's only an X3. You'll survive using other brands of premium.

Petro Can Ultra 94 would be the next best bet.

well its the N55 engine, last time i tried esso, bad L/100KM

will give petro 94 a try in the near future

[jeeva86]

I don't get it, I just pumped v-power yesterday. Is this thread about a temporary outage? If so, title should be changed>:(

[kingrukus]

went to the location by richmond & parliment last night and they were out of 89/91 as well.

[spike1128]

OP means no V power for downtown Toronto. I saw V power in the GTA etc. Must be Shell didn't supply the downtown stations.

[Pigeu]

just wondering.. I drive an SUV and always pump premium from Esso, is there a difference between Esso's and Shell's premium? There's also a Costco gas station being built right by my house, what's the better option here? All three are equally convenient.

[yao416]

You don't need premium for a SUV

Pump 87

[Pigeu]

You don't need premium for a SUV

Pump 87

are you trolling me again?? :(

[spike1128]

are you trolling me again?? :(

Yes, I agree. You don't need to use 91, fill regular.

Of course he is trolling you. It depends on your car. If it's something like a Tiguan, then of course you need to use premium.

[yao416]

Yes, I agree. You don't need to use 91, fill regular.

Of course he is trolling you. It depends on your car. If it's something like a Tiguan, then of course you need to use premium.

I fill up 4Runner V6 w/ 87

[jeeva86]

OP should change the title to indicate dt only. Plenty of v-power in scar. Maybe I can start exporting :D.

[qaz393]

OP should change the title to indicate dt only. Plenty of v-power in scar. Maybe I can start exporting :D.

wasnt availible in markham richmond hill for a couple stations.

[shutterbug]

OP should change the title to indicate dt only. Plenty of v-power in scar. Maybe I can start exporting :D.

Nope, none at the one at Warden and Sheppard.

[Pete_Coach]

just wondering.. I drive an SUV and always pump premium from Esso, is there a difference between Esso's and Shell's premium? There's also a Costco gas station being built right by my house, what's the better option here? All three are equally convenient.
Yes, there is a big difference.
Shell premium (Gold) has no ethanol. Esso has up to 10%. Ethanol is less efficient than gasoline so at the very least you will get better gas mileage using Shell.
And, I agree with the others, you would most probably not require premium for your vehicle. It won't cause damage using it but you are wasting money. The computer for your engine is set to optimize regular 87 octane, using 91 just causes the computer to reset the programing and adjust the timing amongst other things.

[qaz393]

are you trolling me again?? :(

pigeu :)

i wonder whats up. anyone got updates?

[VorteC]

Tried to fill up V-power this morning, no luck. Tried Shell @ Sheppard/Bayview and also the Shell on Sheppard between Bayview and Leslie. The funny thing is the second one didn't have any signs saying they were out of V-Power and charged me $0.20 before it stopped, even though no gas came out of the pump LOL... time for a letter of complaint.

Ended up filling $10 of Esso and filled up V-Power in Cambridge where I work instead.

[qaz393]

Tried to fill up V-power this morning, no luck. Tried Shell @ Sheppard/Bayview and also the Shell on Sheppard between Bayview and Leslie. The funny thing is the second one didn't have any signs saying they were out of V-Power and charged me $0.20 before it stopped, even though no gas came out of the pump LOL... time for a letter of complaint.

Ended up filling $10 of Esso and filled up V-Power in Cambridge where I work instead.

looks like sit just got real.

dont know when they will get delivery though.......

[m4gician]

I'll fill up at the Shell in Markdale, ON

They charge a lot less AND only charge 7 or 8 cents more than regular vs. Toronto where it's 15 cents more.

[flyz]

My work only pays for Esso.

[fivesolas]

damn, guess i have to use pc ultra94. tanks for da tip!


will give petro 94 a try in the near future

why?
Last time I checked Petro-canada's 91 octane has zero ethanol while their 94 does contain ethanol for octane boost. You're much better off filling up with their 91.

Also, if your car was designed to run on 91 octane, filling it up with anything more than that is a waste of money.

[Pigeu]

Yes, there is a big difference.
Shell premium (Gold) has no ethanol. Esso has up to 10%. Ethanol is less efficient than gasoline so at the very least you will get better gas mileage using Shell.
And, I agree with the others, you would most probably not require premium for your vehicle. It won't cause damage using it but you are wasting money. The computer for your engine is set to optimize regular 87 octane, using 91 just causes the computer to reset the programing and adjust the timing amongst other things.

Thanks, I'll probably switch over to Shell if this is the case. Manual says to fill premium so I'm gonna stick with that.

[jeeva86]

I pumped south of 401 on Warden Wednesday night. dt is still out? How long do these shortages last?

[VorteC]

why?
Last time I checked Petro-canada's 91 octane has zero ethanol while their 94 does contain ethanol for octane boost. You're much better off filling up with their 91.

Also, if your car was designed to run on 91 octane, filling it up with anything more than that is a waste of money.
I thought PCs 91 did contain ethanol?

[ToniCipriani]

I thought PCs 91 did contain ethanol?

Definitely does, I notice a HUGE drop in mileage after trying Petro Canada with the "gas savings card".

Not sure about 93 though.

[sickcars]

So Shell's premium 91 fuel has no Ethanol.

Anybody know if Petro Canadas 94 Octane has any Ethanol? That's what I use on my car but would be willing to try Shell 91 octane if shells 94 octane has ethanol in it since I can adjust a program on my car and be able to use 91 octane.

thanks

[ichpen]

So Shell's premium 91 fuel has no Ethanol.

Anybody know if Petro Canadas 94 Octane has any Ethanol? That's what I use on my car but would be willing to try Shell 91 octane if shells 94 octane has ethanol in it since I can adjust a program on my car and be able to use 91 octane.

thanks

Yes, petro ultra 94 has up to 10% ethanol.

[sickcars]

Yes, petro ultra 94 has up to 10% ethanol.

Hmmm interesting, im going to try Shell 91 see if I notice any improvement

[tebore]

Petro's 94 gets it's 94 by blending in ethanol.

Sunoco's been doing that for years. That's why some people hated Sunoco's 94, when fuel systems weren't as robust or built to handle ethanol they would damage lines if used on a regular basis.

[nismo-gtr]

doesn't make your car goes 0-60 1s faster with V-Power.

[tebore]

doesn't make your car goes 0-60 1s faster with V-Power.

You're crazy man. You don't know what you're talking about. Only an idiot would say something that stupid....








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