Shell Hunts Cross, Merseyside

Advantages: Very good stuff
Disadvantages: Has to be paid for

...I was advised to use Shell in one particular car. The oil did it's job admirably. It also appeared to meet all the stringent standards etc. Types of containers, - They tend to be plastic nowadays. For a brief history of the company, see their website on http://www.shell.com/home/content/aboutshell-en The company go back as far as 1833. This product is used by many armed forces throughout the world, also Police forces, other emergency services etc. This type of fluid contains a chemical marker, and also a dye, this lets you know when the oil is ready for changing, Shell ATF is a premium blend synthetic lubricant, designed for automatic transmissions, and also other applications requiring fluid satisfying high gear oil spec. It is also recommended by pretty much every car maker worldwide. Shell lubricants have developed... Read review

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Advantages: Good price, good quality, for long distance Diesels.
Disadvantages: Not for Turbocharged engines.

...This Shell D40 is part of the Rimula range of oils, this version being suitable for use in larger Diesel engines, mainly commercials, such as buses and trucks. The oil is marketed at applications like this because this is an old fashioned type of oil. It is a High quality monograde oil, not multi-grade, and as such is designed for high load applications, especially in warmer environments. Let me just say that it is not only suitable for the Paris - Dakar run, a high temperature environment can be in the engine room of a boat or ship, a pump house, or anywhere the ambient air is not immediately cooled. It is particularly recommended for use in normally aspirated engines, not turbo charged ones. It also lends itself to use in stationary engines, such as pumps and small generator sets with intermittent operation. This is a good oil... Read review

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Advantages: Higher performance, cleans fuel system as you drive
Disadvantages: None if you dont mind paying a little extra

...In the UK we currently already pay extorniate prices for our petrol so why would i recommend paying even more for what some believe to be nothing more than just advertising hype? Well, i can only speak from my own experiences in regards to Shells Optimax unleaded but for me paying the extra 4p a litre more is a small price for a far superior product. 'What is Shell Optimax?' Shell Optimax is a higher octane fuel available in both diesel and unleaded, standard unleaded petrol has an octane (RON) rating of 95 whereas Optimax is rated at 98 RON, basically what this translates into for you and me is that Optimax burns alot faster, cleaner and also offers a far superior performance to 'most' cars especially noticable when pulling away from lights or round-abouts whilst also offering a better mid-speed accelaration improvement. 'So... Read review

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