Hawthorn470
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Friends at work suggested I try Shell V-Power diesel, for performance and economy (I usually go for the standard Shell fuel). [I run a W210 E220CDi]. I've done so, now on the second tank, but almost immediately two things occurred; 1/ The glow plug fault light shows when the engine is cold (for around a minute after starting), and 2/ it appears that the torque converter is failing to drop power at very low revs when cold, causing a stall in reverse, and too much forward drive when crawling in traffic. I have read other posts which suggest these latter conditions are features of sensors becoming dirty.
It appears to me (and this may be pure coincidence) that using V-Power has loosened dirt / deposits in the engine, and sooted up the glow plus and sensors. In "cleaning" the engine it may have caused less than desirable side effects. The car is due a service soon, so hopefully I will get the issues resolved and it won't be too expensive, but I wondered if anyone else had noticed this as a result of changing fuel?
It appears to me (and this may be pure coincidence) that using V-Power has loosened dirt / deposits in the engine, and sooted up the glow plus and sensors. In "cleaning" the engine it may have caused less than desirable side effects. The car is due a service soon, so hopefully I will get the issues resolved and it won't be too expensive, but I wondered if anyone else had noticed this as a result of changing fuel?