Shell V-Power for the price of Shell FuelSave 98 returns

Shell is offering its V-Power petrol for the price of Shell FuelSave 98 once again this weekend, as well as 20% more Escape Points
Drivers who pump Shell V-Power petrol at Shell stations from this Friday to Sunday will get to enjoy V-Power at the price of Shell FuelSave 98, as well as 20% more Escape Points.

The special promotion will be held from this Friday to Sunday, August 12 to 14, at all Shell stations between 7pm and 11pm, except for Shell Woodlands Mandai and Shell Sin Ming.

This promotion will enable drivers to experience the difference in everyday driving with Shell V-Power. Shell V-Power's unique formulation is designed to actively clean your engine and reduce friction, helping to deliver more power throughout the life of your car.

For more information, visit shell.com.sg/vpower.

Adapted from sgCarMart.

Honda recalls 2.3 million cars for automatic transmission problem

Honda is recalling almost 2.3 million of its vehicles worldwide for a problem involving the automatic transmission, with most of the affected cars in the US
The move affects a total of 2.26 million Honda cars worldwide, of which 1.5 million of them are in the US. The models involved are the Accord built from 2005 to 2010, the CR-V that were made from 2007 to 2010, and the Element from 2005 to 2008, all of which have four-cylinder engines and an automatic transmission.

Honda says that the problem lies in the automatic transmission software, which can cause damage to the gearbox’s secondary shaft if the driver quickly changes between Reverse, Neutral and Drive. "If the bearing is damaged in this unusual scenario, it can cause the engine to stall or lead to difficulty engaging the parking gear," Honda said in a statement, adding that no injuries or deaths have occurred due to the malfunction.

The Japanese carmaker will notify affected owners for the recall exercise, and fix the problem by installing a software update into the system that slows the transition between gears thus reducing the possibility of damage.

Adapted from sgCarMart.

Pump prices down by 4cents!

As of Monday, 08 August 2011, 11:00am, we can confirm that pump stations island-wide have decreased its fuel prices.
» Caltex - 5 August 2011
» Esso - 6 August 2011, 10:00am
» SPC - 5 August 2011, 3:30pm
» Shell - 5 August 2011, 6:00pm

Significant changes in prices are reflected in detail and can be viewed in the tables below.

SHELL

Type / Old price / New price
Fuel Save 95 (95UL) / S$ 2.080 / S$ 2.040
Fuel Save 98 (98UL) / S$ 2.140 / S$ 2.100
V-Power / S$ 2.340 / S$ 2.300
Shell Diesel (AGO) / S$ 1.635 / S$ 1.595

ESSO

Type / Old price / New price
Synergy 2000 / S$ 2.030 / S$ 1.990
Synergy 5000 / S$ 2.080 / S$ 2.040
Synergy 8000 / S$ 2.140 / S$ 2.100
Synergy Diesel / S$ 1.630 / S$ 1.590

SPC

Type / Old price / New price
ULG 92 / S$ 2.030 / S$ 1.990
ULG 95 / S$ 2.080 / S$ 2.040
ULG 98 S$ 2.130 S$ 2.090
Diesel S$ 1.620 S$ 1.580

CALTEX

Type / Old price / New price
Regular 92 with Techron / S$ 2.030 / S$ 1.990
Premium 95 with Techron / S$ 2.080 / S$ 2.040
Platinum 98 with Techron / S$ 2.215 / S$ 2.175
Diesel with Techron / S$ 1.630 / S$ 1.590


Summary of SPC’s Fuel Price Changes:

» Grade 92: Decreased by 4 cents (Caltex, Esso and SPC)

» Grade 95: Decreased by 4 cents (Caltex, Esso, Shell and SPC)

» Grade 98: Decreased by 4 cents (Esso, Shell and SPC)

» Premium: Decreased by 4 cents (Caltex and Shell)

» Diesel: Decreased by 4 cents (Caltex, Esso, Shell and SPC)

Adapted from PetrolWatch SG.