A fuel with a higher octane content can always be used without hesitation with any petrol. We recommend the uses of SOCAR VELVET 98 for all gasoline engines.

SOCAR VELVET 98 can be mixed with other types of petrol without hesitation. This is because all types of petrol sold in Switzerland comply with the fuel standard (SN EN 228).

We recommend, though, that you use SOCAR VELVET 98 regularly so that you can enjoy the full benefit of the double protection formula and permanently protect your engine from deposits.

SOCAR VELVET 98 replaces the previously marketed SOCAR 98 unleaded premium; it contains a highly effective, new double-action formula specially designed to keep clean the intake system and especially the intake valves.

• Powerful cleaning additives ensure that existing accumulations of dirt in engines caused by refuelling with additive-free fuels are largely removed. Valves and engine components receive the care they need to keep working like they always used to. Used regularly, SOCAR VELVET 98 thus lengthens component lifetimes.
• In addition, protective agents form a layer over the delicate parts of the engine like a second skin to prevent new deposits from forming.

Furthermore, SOCAR VELVET 98 demonstrates a high knock resistance with 98 octane. Modern engines featuring intelligent knock sensors can also unlock the potential of fuels with high octane ratings to enhance their performance and reduce their fuel consumption.

Fuels are produced in refineries in accordance with the quality regulations defined in the SN EN228:2012 fuel standard (known as base fuels). These base fuels are available to all market participants. Every type of fuel marketed in Switzerland complies with these minimum statutory requirements.

The use of a standard quality fuel does, however, lead to the formation of deposits that contribute to polluting the most important parts in the engine (especially fuel injectors and intake valves).

For this reason, SOCAR enhances the respective base fuel for all types of fuels it markets by blending in special SOCAR cleaning additive packages, which is what yields the SOCAR-branded fuel. This happens when the tanker lorries are loaded.

Unlike fuels sold without cleaning additives, these do not leave any damaging deposits in your engine. The problems of deposits forming on fuel injectors and intake valves can be avoided by using a higher quality fuel (with additives). This helps to keep your engine clean so that it can deliver the kind of performance the manufacturer intended.

The name SOCAR VELVET 98 reflects SOCAR’s high standards in terms of quality, signifies innovation and exudes a strong sense of self-reliance in the field of mobility. VELVET is distinctly smooth to the touch. It is a multi-layered fabric known for its fine surface. This surface must, however, be protected and maintained, just like the surfaces of the various engine parts. This protection and maintenance is provided by SOCAR VELVET 98.

SOCAR refines all the quality fuels it markets with cleaning additives in order to enhance their performance.

It is not compulsory to blend in additives in Switzerland, even though this is recommended by European, American and Japanese carmakers in the World Wide Fuel Charter. It is left up to the oil companies whether they blend these additives into their fuels. This depends on the corporate strategy regarding product quality and the marketplace.