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Purchasing diesel abroad
Using premium fuel (Shell V-Power) seems to be the only way to avoid particle filter problems with AUDI A3 in the UK.
What grade Diesel do I need to purchase on Mainland Europe to avoid the same problem?
What grade Diesel do I need to purchase on Mainland Europe to avoid the same problem?
Asked on 31 August 2011 by M.R.FELDMAN
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The same. The grades are duplicate there and Shell is available everywhere.
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