Cleaner Fuels - South Africa

From the 1st of January 2006, South Africa will phase out leaded petrol.

In order to ensure that our customers are not adversely impacted by this change, Shell scientists have developed Shell Ultra LRP.  This Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) is specially designed for cars that were originally designed to use leaded petrol.

Shell Ultra LRP is a result of Shell's involvement in lead phase-out programmes in over 50 countries worldwide.

Shell Ultra LRP Contains a metallic additive that provides protection to "soft valve seats" that are fitted in some, mainly older engine types.

However, The vast majority of cars in South Africa can safely use Shell Unleaded Extra, so we recommend you ask our specially trained Fuels Advisor at your local Shell Service Station to inform you about the best fuel choice for your car.

From the 1st of January 2006, South Africa will phase out leaded petrol.

In order to ensure that our customers are not adversely impacted by this change, Shell scientists have developed Shell Ultra LRP.  This Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) is specially designed for cars that were originally designed to use leaded petrol.

Shell Ultra LRP is a result of Shell's involvement in lead phase-out programmes in over 50 countries worldwide.

Shell Ultra LRP Contains a metallic additive that provides protection to "soft valve seats" that are fitted in some, mainly older engine types.

However, The vast majority of cars in South Africa can safely use Shell Unleaded Extra, so we recommend you ask our specially trained Fuels Advisor at your local Shell Service Station to inform you about the best fuel choice for your car.

If your engine was designed to run on leaded fuel, go to Shell and ask for Shell Ultra LRP.  It is available at all Shell Service Stations across South Africa.

Shell V-Power Unleaded is our leading performance fuel in South Africa.  From 2006 it will be even further improved, so get ready for even more Power at your command! Shell V-Power Unleaded is developed for you to get the best drive out of your car.  It is formulated by the same Shell scientists who design the fuel for the Ferrari Formula 1 team and everything we learn on the racetrack, we use in the development of the fuels you use in your car. Shell V-Power Unleaded is specially formulated to clean and wash away existing engine deposits.

Deposits created on engine valves due to ordinary unleaded petrol

 

Deposits removed from engine due to the use of Shell V-Power Unleaded

A clean engine will help ensure the optimum mixing of fuel and air in the cylinder and help improve the combustion process - giving you Power at your command.

Shell V-Power Unleaded is 95 octane across the whole of South Africa, which is great news for motorists as more and more engines are designed to operate optimally on 95 octane petrol.  To get the best performance out of your car, try Shell V-Power Unleaded.  It is available at most Shell Service Stations in South Africa  For more information on Shell V-Power Unleaded 95, click on the link below :

• Shell V-Power.

A company that is committed to producing the best fuels possible, would of course understand that diesel car technology is constantly evolving.  That's why we've been at the forefront of diesel fuel innovation, first with Shell Dieseltech and now with Shell V-Power Diesel - Shell's  best ever diesel in South Africa.

Modern diesel engines have sensitive fuel systems and injectors.  A regular diesel fuel can cause dirt and corrosion on the fuel systems and injectors, leading to insufficient fuel spray.  This leads to insufficient combustion and power loss.

New Shell V-Power Diesel includes unique powerful cleaning technology, designed to clean harmful deposits found on injectors.

The exclusive cleaning formulation in Shell V-Power Diesel helps to provide better and more efficient combustion, this can lead to better performance, improved efficiency and more power from the engine.

Shell V-Power Diesel complies with the lowest sulphur specification in South Africa and is designed to meet the requirements of the latest diesel engine technology.  However. all types of diesel engines can benefit from the unique formulation of Shell V-Power Diesel. So, if you want to get the best out of your diesel engine, try Shell V-Power Diesel.  It is available at all our Shell Ultra City National Route sites and more and more Shell Service Stations across the main cities in South Africa.  For more information on Shell V-Power Diesel, click on the link below :

• Shell V-Power Diesel product information.

Choosing a diesel vehicle can be a very smart decision as it gives significantly better fuel economy than petrol engines.  With today's fuel prices, this is without a doubt, a great benefit.

In order to further add to the benefits of diesel driving, we have developed Shell Diesel Extra, which is specially formulated to give you extra engine protection, at no extra cost. Ordinary diesel can lead to harmful deposits and corrosion build-up in the engine.  Shell Diesel Extra, however, is designed to keep your engine clean and prevent deposits from clogging your fuel injectors.

Shell Diesel Extra forms a protective layer over important and expensive parts of your engine, protecting them from corrosion. Rotary Fuel Pump

  To further add to the convenience of diesel driving, Shell Diesel Extra has a special component to reduce foaming, giving you a quicker and cleaner fill

So, if you're looking for a diesel fuel that protects your engine at no extra cost, try Shell Diesel Extra today.  It is available at all Shell Service Stations in South Africa.