I just noticed this sticker on my gas tank cover on my X5M60i.

Anyone got any explanations? Just curious.

  • Latter-Ad-3778@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    There are several YouTube videos actually using Shell and Chevron as well as other top brands on the dyno. Shell and Chevron always come out on top.

    • ridethe907@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      Seems hard to believe the additives could really make that much of a difference. The fuel itself is generally the same among the brands. Only the additives change, and even then only a few brands have their own branded additive. Shell is one of them, chevron is another.

  • tw1stedlog1k@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    I like how they engineer the car to such tolerances and specifications but this marketing sticker is just applied with the precision of a blind howler monkey.

    • OwnZookeepergame6413@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      I think that’s done so people actually read it. While I read stickers a lot, I regularly find new stickers in places I should have noticed earlier but didn’t because they didn’t catch my attention

    • gitbse@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      I like how they engineer the car to such tolerances and specifications but this marketing sticker is just applied with the precision of a blind howler monkey.

      I’m an aircraft mechanic, and the work I do is usually super specific. Tight tolerances, exact materials and specs.

      Last time I was flying, in the lav there was a placard on the door that was waayyyy put of alignment. Like, the whole airplane was put together so well, and the lav placards were done late Friday afternoon.

    • Thueri@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      It is applied by the most precise robot in the whole factory in exactly that angle on purpose! You just don’t understand their great message behind that sticker…

    • Rcklss23@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      I work at Plant Spartanburg, where that car was made that definitely shouldn’t have made it past the gates

      • ZapsMojo@alien.topBEnglish
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        3 years ago

        Meh it’s a visual inspection. Could’ve also been done after final as well as an “oh shit we forgot our contractual obligation to shell on some cars”.

        • Rcklss23@alien.topBEnglish
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          3 years ago

          A lot of the black labeled stickers are done in the same process. It’s inspected by a inspector at the end of that line and again after the roll booth processes.

          • ZapsMojo@alien.topBEnglish
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            3 years ago

            Oh I get it. Still visual inspection. Can only rely on about 80% of defects being caught visually in a high rate environment. The severity of such a defect is super low though so something like this doesn’t need anything better.

    • specialcommenter@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      No they’re not engineered with high tolerance and specifications like Toyotas. I’ve had quite a few BMWs and Toyotas. Look at a new BMW window mechanism and look at a 20 year old Toyota window mechanism. BMW should’ve used whoever Toyota contracted to make windows mechanisms among other things.

      I like that the sticker isn’t centered. It catches your eye better.

    • doobey1231@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      My guess is the shell sticker was applied at the dealership by pre delivery rather than the factory

    • thechemicaltoilet@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      I would argue it’s applied misaligned so as to grab attention. Cars have stickers in many nooks and crannies that are perfectly straight and aligned. A sticker like this calls attention to itself in contrast to just another perfectly aligned sticker that a normal person would be blind to. You know how YouTubers add typos or some other intentional inaccuracy in the their videos just for people to comment about it thus the video gaining traction since engagement is good. I mean the OP did post it here because he felt something was off about it. So it did work. Or maybe the monkey thing is real idk lol

    • Fibrox@alien.topBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      Not in a BMW but I got some slight knock (1-2°) when I used Costco gas.

  • NoHeadStark@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    I have a Shell 2 minutes from my house so I fill up there even though others around the area are cheaper. Its just the most convenient for me. But I agree, its just advertisement paid for by Shell although the V-Power fuel is top tier so no lie in that.

  • Cssbuy_hauls@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    can you please tell hows going on with the car because my dad is thinking of buying it? i mean is it good,comfy,fun to drive,fast etc. appreciate it man

    • Turbulent_Island_219@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      3 years ago

      I love it. Super smooth ride and in sport mode the whole car tightens up you can just feel it. I drove the Comp model and decided against it solely because of the comfort. Also puts down power better then any M I’ve owned and it’s a pretty decently weighed SUV.

      Best recommendation: get it

  • dacomputernerd@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    Used to use only Shell 91 as it was Ethanol Free (E0)

    Now that they have blended ethanol into all grades here, I don’t bother sticking to shell exclusively as it’s all watered down with corn.

  • Competitive-Path-196@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    in germany shell and aral have the best quality of fuel (additives etc) what makes a huge difference. Also in germany shell is the bmw partner for lubricants so i assume they get some „discount“ for the stickers 😉

  • vkolp@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    Despite what some may say about Shell and whether they paid to have it there, I’ve worked with multiple tuners on several platforms including BMW, and many of them swear by Shell. They say it’s the most knock-resistant and allows for way more aggressive timing than Shell’s counterparts. Sunoco has really good fuel too I’ve heard.

  • MCBarlan@alien.topBEnglish
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    3 years ago

    It’s partnership but also Shell is top tier gasoline and excellent for turbo charged vehicles. I run custom tunes that we’re done on Shell 93 for my cars and I have had to put random 93 (wawas) in before and had some pre-ignition. Not enough to cause damage but it certainly isn’t great for performance. I ended up adding an octane booster until I could run that tank out.