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TOP TIER Q&As – To answer customer questions

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What is TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

Who developed TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards?

What products does it apply to?

Do other fuel retailers in Canada sell TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

How is Shell’s TOP TIER status different?

What are the benefits of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

Will I pay extra for Shell’s TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines?

What’s the story behind the TOP TIER logo you are using?

Where can I get more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

What is TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

Four of the world’s top automakers – BMW, GM, Honda and Toyota – have established strict standards for gasoline quality because engine performance can be adversely affected by poor quality gasoline that can leave harmful deposits on critical engine parts.  These automakers’ deposit control additive standards are set even higher than the current Canadian General Standards Board requirements for automotive gasoline.

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Who developed TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards?

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards were developed by four of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda and Toyota. These standards were initially developed for the US market and have since been extended to cover the Canadian market as well.

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What products does it apply to?

Only Shell gasolines – Bronze, Silver and V-Power – are recognized as TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines throughout Canada.

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Do other fuel retailers in Canada sell TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

Chevron Canada was the first to meet TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards in Canada, but they operate their retail sites only in British Columbia. Shell is the first nationally in Canada not just to meet, but exceed the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards.

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How is Shell’s TOP TIER status different?

  • Shell is proud not just to meet, but EXCEED TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards established by BMW, General Motors, Honda and Toyota. 
  • Shell was the first fuel retailer NATIONALLY in Canada to have its gasolines recognized as TOP TIER.
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What are the benefits of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline helps keep engines cleaner than gasolines with lower levels of deposit control additives (DCA) or with those with none. Clean engines help provide optimal emissions, fuel economy and performance for your vehicle.  Use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline will help reduce these concerns.

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Will I pay extra for Shell’s TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines?

No. You will get the benefit of exceeded TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standards at no extra cost to you, 365 days a year!

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What’s the story behind the TOP TIER logo you are using?

The TOP TIER seal developed by Shell is used in our TOP TIER communication to portray Shell Canada’s TOP TIER designation.  At Shell we are very proud of this achievement.  There is not currently a common TOP TIER logo utilized by all fuel retailers selling TOP TIER gasoline in North America.  As a result, Shell developed its own logo. 

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Where can I get more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline?

Please visit the following websites for additional information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline:
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