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Shell is at the forefront of fuels innovation in Australia and is committed to providing you with the best quality fuel for your vehicle. So when you fill up at Coles Express, you can relax, knowing that you are buying Shell fuel backed by unique technological expertise.

Shell's comprehensive suite of motor fuels includes new Shell Fuel Economy Formula in Shell Unleaded, Shell Unleaded 95 (95 octane) and Shell Premium Unleaded. And now you'll find 98 octane New Shell V-Power (which replaces Shell Optimax) and New Shell V-Power Racing (100 octane with 5% ethanol), which replaces Shell Optimax Extreme.

New Shell V-Power
New Shell V-Power Racing
Shell Fuel Economy Formula
Shell Premium Unleaded Petrol
Shell Unleaded 95 Petrol
Shell Unleaded Petrol
Shell Unleaded E10 Petrol
Shell Lead Replacement Petrol
Shell Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel
Shell AutoGas

Shell V-Power – Exclusive to Coles Express in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland
Shell V-Power

Shell V-Power. Enjoy the power. Feel the response. New Shell V-Power leaves Optimax behind.

New Shell V-Power is a high density, high performance 98 octane fuel, developed by the same scientists who develop Ferrari’s racing fuels.

New Shell V-Power with Friction Modification Technology (FMT) is designed to give you better responsiveness and improved performance in comparison with Shell Optimax, the fuel that it replaces.

For more information, visit Shell V-Power.

Visit Shell V-Power for further details, news and information about this high octane, high performance fuel.

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New Shell V-Power Racing- only at selected Coles Express service stations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Canberra
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Shell V-Power Racing. Shell’s ultimate fuel with the natural quality of ethanol.

Shell V-Power Racing leaves Shell Optimax Extreme behind. Formulated with 5% ethanol, it’s Australia’s only super-premium 100 octane fuel available at the pump.

Shell V-Power Racing is designed to deliver a higher level of engine responsiveness, sharper acceleration and enhanced power in many modern and high performance vehicles.

Ethanol is a renewable non-fossil fuel produced in Australia. When used in fuel it's a cleaner burning, renewable component that helps to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, through the formulation with ethanol, New Shell V-Power Racing has a substantially lower sulphur and benzene content than the maximum levels set under the Federal Government's fuel quality standards. Ethanol is a cleaner burning, renewable fuel component that helps to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions.

New Shell V-Power Racing is available at selected Coles Express service stations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Canberra.

Find out which Coles Express service stations offer New Shell V-Power Racing

Common questions about New Shell V-Power Racing.

For more information, please visit the New Shell V-Power Racing web site - www.shell.com.au/vpower-racing

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Shell Fuel Economy Formula - Designed to take you further. At Coles Express.

Shell Fuel Economy Formula

Shell is committed to developing fuels that are more efficient. Shell's new Fuel Economy Formula is exactly that, and is based on the same technology as the fuel used to set a new Fuel Economy Guinness World Record!

If you want to go further and look after your engine, Shell Unleaded, Shell Unleaded 95 and Shell Premium Unleaded with the new Fuel Economy Formula are right for you. They are designed to improve engine efficiency and give you better fuel economy. Try them and see if you feel the difference.

How does Shell's Fuel Economy Formula work to help increase fuel efficiency? Shell's Fuel Economy Formula is designed to improve engine efficiency by reducing engine friction, and providing better engine cleanliness. In order for a fuel to achieve maximum economy, it must interact with the engine to help ensure maximum energy delivery and efficiency over time. The Fuel Economy Formula is designed to perform in precisely this way.

To get the most from the new Fuel Economy Formula, Shell advise customers to use it in combination with these Fuel Efficient Driving Tips.

You'll find the new Shell Fuel Economy Formula in Shell Unleaded, Shell Unleaded 95 and Shell Premium Unleaded at Coles Express.

Common Questions about Shell Fuel Economy Formula

For more information, please visit the Shell Fuel Economy Formula web site

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Shell Premium Unleaded Petrol
Shell Premium Unleaded has a minimum Research Octane Number of 95 and is designed for use in many imported and high performance vehicles which are designed to run exclusively on high octane fuels. These vehicles will benefit in power and economy when running on Shell Premium Unleaded Petrol.

Shell Premium Unleaded Petrol is available through Coles Express in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.

For more information, visit the Shell Australia website.
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Shell Unleaded 95 Petrol
Shell Unleaded 95 PetrolShell Unleaded 95 - the Improved Regular Unleaded
Shell Unleaded 95 has a minimum Research Octane Number of 95. Many new car manufacturers are now producing vehicles that require fuels with a minimum octane rating of 95, a level that will eventually become the base standard for all unleaded fuels.

Shell Unleaded 95 - Available at selected Coles Express service stations across Australia.
For more information, visit the Shell Australia website



Shell Unleaded Petrol
Shell Unleaded Petrol has a minimum Research Octane Number of 91. Shell Unleaded Petrol is designed for use in most motor vehicles registered in Australia since 1st January 1986 and some pre 1986 models. It is also suitable for all 2 and 4 stroke applications.

Shell Unleaded Petrol contains additives designed to clean deposits within the engine. A clean engine means your vehicle will be working at its optimum performance and with reduced emissions.

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Shell Unleaded E10 Petrol
Shell Unleaded E10 Petrol New Shell Unleaded E10 contains 10% ethanol plus Shell's exclusive Fuel Economy Formula which is designed to take you further by keeping your engine clean and reducing friction.

Ethanol is cleaner burning and helps to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions. Made by the fermentation of sugars produced by plants such as sugar cane and wheat, it is a renewable fuel produced right here in Australia, which benefits our community.

Shell recommends customers follow their vehicle manufacturer's recommendations before using a 10% ethanol blended fuel. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries website www.fcai.com.au contains a comprehensive list of the different makes and models of cars that can use ethanol blended fuel. For additional information on pre-1986 cars, visit www.shell.com.au/E10 for details.

Find out which Coles Express service stations offer New Shell Unleaded E10 Petrol.

For more information on New Shell Unleaded E10 Petrol, visit the Shell Australia website.

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Shell Lead Replacement Petrol
Shell Lead Replacement PetrolShell has now phased out supply of lead replacement petrol as the demand for LRP has steadily declined over the past few years as older cars are replaced.

There are many safe, suitable and proven alternatives to LRP. Many cars will be able to switch to a premium unleaded petrol such as Shell Optimax, Shell Unleaded 95 or Shell Premium Unleaded straight away, whilst others will also need to use a suitable anti-valve seat recession protection additive, available from Coles Express service stations. Working out whether your car requires the additive is easy - simply visit http://www.shell.com.au/LRP

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Shell Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel
Shell is progressively introducing Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) throughout Australia ahead of the federal legislation start date of 1 January 2006. Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel contains 50 parts per million (or 50mg/kg) of sulphur. This low sulphur diesel results in reduced emissions when compared with standard diesel fuel.

For more information about Shell Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel and Shell Low Sulphur Diesel please visit the Shell Australia website

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Shell AutoGas
Shell AutoGas is the smart alternative. Whether you commute long distances or you're on the road a lot, Shell AutoGas is an extremely economical way to run your vehicle. You will not only save on your fuel costs, but you will also be doing the environment a favour.

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Visit the Shell website for detailed information about Shell Fuel.