Started seeing a few TV spots on Shell's new Nitrogen fuel additive. See Shell Press Release here.

As you can see, it is very heavy on the marketing. The closest thing I could find to an explanation is: "The Nitrogen Enriched formula is proven to prevent build-up of gunk more effectively than gasolines containing only the minimum amount of cleaning agents as required by the EPA."

Any benefits or drawbacks to this additive?

 

IMO, typical marketing BS

 

more oxygenated gas that drecreases milage and performance

 

probably does something to a degree of like .00000000000000000001%

 

I haven't heard of this 'special' gas before, but any idea of what form this 'nitrogen' is in? I assume it's just another form from the amine group which has been a part of additives in gas for a long time (ie. techron).

 

I dunno but I got a $50 gas card from work and it was from Shell. Needless to say, I was only able to fill up twice with that thing. So whatever that is that they're advertising, they definitely charge you for it.

 

I saw it yesterday. The Chevrons' 87 was $2.13 and the Shell next door was $2.35.

SAD.

 

meh

 

I haven't ran Shell in years since there's only 1 in like 20 miles. all the Shells around here converted to Marathons.
now i'll say this about Shell vs Marathon fuel: Shell 100 times better than Marathon fuel in Hondas. same goes for diesel in trucks. Shell you'll pay a little more for but in Hondas i got about 10-15% better mileage.

 

The Shell station near my home usually charges an extra $0.12 for Plus & another $0.12 on top of that for Premium - so $0.24 more than regular.

A few days ago I noticed that the prices were:

• Regular - $1.89
• Plus - $1.93
• Premium - $2.03

Which I thought was some kind of mistake so I filled up on Premium- not knowing anything about Shell's new gas. I immediately noticed that my car was accelerating a lot more smoothly & wondered why ... not saying that it had anything to do w/ the gas but it is a coincidence ...

 

^^ its the gas, i use shell premium for a while now. its a little bit more but for under $3 a gallon of premium theres really no need for anyone to bitch thats a good price in my opinion.

 

Wouldn't that be "Oxygen Enhanced" not "Nitrogen Enhanced"?


I saw this on a pump display the other day. I can't figure out what Nitrogen does to reduce carbon deposits.

+1 on typical Marketing BS.

Although, I've always like Shell Premium over most/all other brands. Car seems to run better.

 

I usually use only chevron or shell. Both stations are right next to each other. Today the shell station was 4 cents cheaper for 93 octane. Both stations yield similar MPGs for me with maybe chevron beating shell. no noticable difference in performance between the two stations either.
I filled up a tank of nitrogen gas and i will post if there is any unusual differences in MPGs for you guys. It will be in the MPG section of the garage first.
I doubt it will have any effect considering that the new gas is supposed to clean your engine not add MPGs to it.

 

You mean 91 octane? I haven't seen anything with more than 91 Octane in Sacramento except for some Texaco Race Fuel at the now defunct Senator Ford.

I haven't heard anything about the new Shell gasoline, at least in my area. Maybe it hasn't reached this neck of the woods yet.

 

^^ i live in pa, but i get 93 octane every tank...

 

+1, premium fuel at all the gas stations around me is 93 octane.

 

Pump NAWZ!

 

I've seen a couple TV spots and heard a few radio ads too. Pure IMO.

 

California hasn't had anything higher than 91 for years.

 

I've been buying Shell 93 for a couple years now. Filled up tonight with the nitrogen enhanced stuff, noticed no difference. Doesn't matter, the 2 Shells I go to cost less than the Exxons around me.