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Supermarket diesel

Does the problem with supermarket petrol also apply to diesel? And is there a particular fuel to look for?

Asked on 2 November 2011 by a1aaw

Answered by Honest John
Yes it applies to diesel. Stick to Shell V-Power diesel or BP Ultimate diesel. The precise content of the additive packages of these is, of course, secret.

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