Interesting, i always think i got further on Caltex, but its always more $$$ around here.
It was known for a lot of years, not to use Shell PULP in Motorbikes (both dirt and road), too many detergents etc.
Most would recommend BP or Caltex.
Like you have said, i never saw any hard evidence either way.On the Shell website it states, “Although Shell V-Power is compatible with most bikes, there may be a requirement to make slight adjustments to the engine such as changing spark plugs and reducing the size of carburettor jets, or a combination of both.”
BP, Caltex and Mobil don’t say your bike will need such adjustment, so using Shell might well be something to be wary of.
Info came from bike shops and racers alike.
The only semi reliable info i heard, was a friend that works at the Geelong Shell refinery, who makes fuel for everyone from what i under stand.
They sell the unadulterated raw fuel to each company (BP, Caltex, etc) well the near by ones anyway, then they add their own detergents and crap it was explained to me.
This particular person would buy fuel from 1 particular servo in Geelong that sold unbranded fuel, it was just Pure PULP, with nothing else added.
There are only seven refineries in Australia producing all of the nation’s unleaded fuel; the BP and Caltex refineries in Queensland, Shell and Caltex refineries in NSW, Mobil and Shell in Victoria and BP in West Australia.
You might think that if you filled up in a Mobil service station in Queensland you would get fuel from the Mobil refinery in Victoria. Nope. What you will get is fuel refined in either the BP or Caltex units Queensland but the refinery will add specific contents as per Mobil’s requirements.
The same applies with other brands in the other States.
I fill up at the APCO because it is a few cents cheaper generally, but i do wonder what the fuel is, doesn't seem to get me as far per tank as Caltex of BP
Some reading here:
Another point might, how fresh is the fuel?
Apparently this makes a difference.
Can take between 9-18 weeks for fuel to arrive at a servo, depending on turnover.
I guess that might account for something?
So perhaps the busiest servo fuel is the best?
Bookmarks