What gas do you use?

redline9001 · 06-15-2012, 06:26 PM

Nothing but Shell 91

schnell325 · 06-15-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Ultra 94 is always going to be ethanol blended, especially considering the increased ethanol capacity plans at our St. Clair ethanol plant which is close to the Suncor's Sarnia Refinery.

Just wanting to double check that the Ultra 94 contains Ethanol in Alberta. I sent an inquiry to PCanada, but that was two weeks ago and I've heard nothing. I'm sure it does, but I thought I'd ask an expert!!

M3 Montreal · 06-15-2012, 10:34 PM

I only put Shell 91 on both my cars. Only gas available here in quebec with no ethanol.

M3 Montreal · 06-15-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

The pumps still say 10% for 94 around here.My car runs poorly on 94 when it is cold as it surges at low throttle openings.My e46 M3 also did the same on Sunoco 94.

+1 I see them saying they have ethanol.

danlauz · 06-15-2012, 11:22 PM

I had asked a fewvyears ago and they told us that esso supreme did not had any ethanol. Now ?

apecush · 06-16-2012, 11:23 PM

I'm sure the PC 94 has ethanol, however, my car runs well on it (use it for track outings). Feel a slight, probably placebo difference between it and ethanol-free 91.

Prince_of_Persia · 06-17-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by apecush

I'm sure the PC 94 has ethanol, however, my car runs well on it (use it for track outings). Feel a slight, probably placebo difference between it and ethanol-free 91.

Thanks!

I was going to try it but it seems like most people prefer Shell 91 over PC 94.

In Extremis · 06-17-2012, 11:43 AM

I run shell/sunoco 93 mixed with ms 109 or straight cam 2. I've also been using torco instead of 109 lately and it works well in both cars. I order torco in 5 gallon jugs and refill their small containers or race fuel jugs with how much I need for convenience. Mixing a little in when you NEED gas and cant find shell also provides peace of mind.. although I would hate to get rear ended with race fuel concentrate in my trunk.

Alpha///M · 07-05-2012, 10:34 PM

I read this post on a random thread. Can anyone confirm it's accuracy in whole or part? Kinda makes sense with the "may contain 10% ethanol" stickers on the gas pumps mentioned here. I put Shell 93 in today for the first time. Pump stated "may contain 10% ethanol", surprise, surprise! I've been putting Hess premium from day one, got about 6900 mi. and have no issues...

"Ethanol isn't brand specific, since the tankers at the depot take gas from the same source, no matter what the brand. If they take it from an ethanol/gas tank, the gas at your station will have ethanol, whether it's Shell or BP or Exxon. If they get it from an ethanol-free tank, which are almost impossible to find, it'll be 100% gas.The only 100% gas I've been able to find in many states is Citgo, but that's Cesar Chavez juice, so you have an ethical/economical decision to make."

Endless619 · 07-05-2012, 10:40 PM

92 and above.

Slapshot9 · 07-06-2012, 07:01 PM

Shell 93, occasionaly Costco 93. Never when they are filling the tanks.

Superfly_M3 · 07-08-2012, 05:58 PM

Ultra 94

DJDeez · 07-13-2012, 04:17 PM

06-15-2012, 06:26 PM	#45
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M3 Montreal Colonel 68 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 SG ,DCT & 2011 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal , Canada iTrader: (0)	I only put Shell 91 on both my cars. Only gas available here in quebec with no ethanol. __________________ 2012 E92-M3 Space Grey on Fox Red, DCT 2011 B8 S4 S-Tronic , Black on magma red
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06-15-2012, 11:22 PM	#49
danlauz Private First Class 8 Rep 134 Posts Drives: z4m 2007+x5 2009+330 cic 2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I had asked a fewvyears ago and they told us that esso supreme did not had any ethanol. Now ?
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06-16-2012, 11:23 PM	#50
apecush Lieutenant 30 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	I'm sure the PC 94 has ethanol, however, my car runs well on it (use it for track outings). Feel a slight, probably placebo difference between it and ethanol-free 91.
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06-17-2012, 11:43 AM	#52
In Extremis First Lieutenant 38 Rep 385 Posts Drives: G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	I run shell/sunoco 93 mixed with ms 109 or straight cam 2. I've also been using torco instead of 109 lately and it works well in both cars. I order torco in 5 gallon jugs and refill their small containers or race fuel jugs with how much I need for convenience. Mixing a little in when you NEED gas and cant find shell also provides peace of mind.. although I would hate to get rear ended with race fuel concentrate in my trunk.
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07-05-2012, 10:34 PM	#53
Alpha///M Scrappy Coco 62 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 AW DCT ZCP ESS 625 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	I read this post on a random thread. Can anyone confirm it's accuracy in whole or part? Kinda makes sense with the "may contain 10% ethanol" stickers on the gas pumps mentioned here. I put Shell 93 in today for the first time. Pump stated "may contain 10% ethanol", surprise, surprise! I've been putting Hess premium from day one, got about 6900 mi. and have no issues... "Ethanol isn't brand specific, since the tankers at the depot take gas from the same source, no matter what the brand. If they take it from an ethanol/gas tank, the gas at your station will have ethanol, whether it's Shell or BP or Exxon. If they get it from an ethanol-free tank, which are almost impossible to find, it'll be 100% gas.The only 100% gas I've been able to find in many states is Citgo, but that's Cesar Chavez juice, so you have an ethical/economical decision to make." __________________ Alpha///M ESS VT2 625- GTS DCT Tune- Full Challenge Exhaust- Mode Carbon- Other Stuff
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07-06-2012, 07:01 PM	#55
Slapshot9 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 JzB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	Shell 93, occasionaly Costco 93. Never when they are filling the tanks.
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07-08-2012, 05:58 PM	#56
Superfly_M3 Captain 72 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Ultra 94
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07-13-2012, 04:17 PM	#57
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