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11-03-2012, 05:55 PM | #23 |
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It seems like most, if not all, fill up with a national brand, particularly Chevron or Shell. It's very tempting to fill up at Arco when they're charging $3.79/gallon and Chevron is charging $3.99 or $4.09/gallon.
I've always wondered if Techron or V-Power marketing really benefits your car or if it's just a marketing ploy. |
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11-03-2012, 06:35 PM | #25 | |
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There's actually been a lot posted on here about this. Gas is gas when it comes from the refineries, but the difference comes with the additive packages used by the various brands to keep things clean. Certain BMWs and other performance cars have had fuel system problems with low-quality gasolines; it's best to stick with gas that has the "Top Tier" designation. Not worth it to save 20-30 cents a gallon in filling up a $70,000 car when it could potentially be damaging to use poor-quality, cheap gas. Check out the website: http://www.toptiergas.com/ Here is the list of current Top Tier retailers: USA 76 Stations Aloha Petroleum Chevron Conoco CountryMark Entec Stations Exxon Hawaii Fueling Network (HFN) Holiday Stationstores, Inc. Kwik Trip / Kwik Star MFA Oil Co. Mileage Stations Mobil Ohana Fuels Phillips 66 Quik Trip Rebel Oil Road Ranger Severson Oil Shell Texaco Tri-Par Oil Co. U.S. Oil
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11-03-2012, 06:53 PM | #27 |
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Yep, i use Costco Kirkland Signature Premium at a very busy store near Cumberland Mall, usually.
On the road, Shell V Power 93, or Chevron Super Premium.
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11-03-2012, 07:10 PM | #29 |
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I use Chevron, Texaco or Quiktrip.
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11-03-2012, 07:16 PM | #31 |
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Shell only. Mobil or BP in a pinch. Lukas Oil only if I'm really desperate.
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11-03-2012, 07:24 PM | #32 |
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So let me ask this. Does anyone know want the extra additives are for California fuel? I know we have our own specific to the state?
Another question. What would/could happen if I ran 85 and not 91? Here is why I ask. My company pays for my gas but only 85. If I don't use 85 then I pay 100% on my own. I drive about 18k a year, you do the math. I am willing to pay my way but wanted to ask if it really would hurt the car. |
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11-03-2012, 07:28 PM | #34 |
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I just switched from Citgo to BP. The car seems to like it a little better.
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11-03-2012, 07:29 PM | #35 | |
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Probably a bunch of lies, but the paperwork I received said that BMW recommends BP. |
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11-03-2012, 07:31 PM | #36 | |
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85? Isn't regular here 87? I don't think I'd run 85 even in an engine that calls for 87 for fear of something going wrong. I know you can find 85 in some of the high-altitude states, but I've always avoided it (in cars that run regular fuel). I'd never put it in an engine calling for 91 at a minimum.
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11-03-2012, 08:02 PM | #39 | |
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I do try to use busy stations (fresh gas) with high flow (clean filters). Costco refomulated their gas to use 5x the detergent additives vs. before in their Kirkland Signature, so I'm fine with that. YMMV, of course.
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11-03-2012, 08:26 PM | #40 |
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Mostly Mobil and Shell. If in a pinch Sunoco or Bp. Only time I ever saw a 76 was when I was in Vegas a few weeks back.
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11-03-2012, 08:47 PM | #41 |
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Not going to do harm per se..Its all about the additives, some gas brands have better additive packages than others..I would stick with any top tier gas.
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11-03-2012, 08:57 PM | #42 |
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When were you there? I was there mid September.
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11-03-2012, 09:44 PM | #44 |
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I was using BP 93 octane for a while but went back to Shell 93 octane and I felt a difference in power and response my car had.
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