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Using Shell V-Power with a classic car?

Owners of classic and vintage cars are being advised that new fuels with ethanol are incompatible with some materials used pre-1960. We are informed that Esso 97 unleaded does not contain ethanol. Is this also true for Shell V Power unleaded? I share your view about its supremacy for modern cars and would like to continue using it in my vintage without worry. Many thanks.

Asked on 10 January 2012 by thomsondat

Answered by Honest John
No. V-Power contains bioethanol.
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