COSTCO gas

1RonM3n · 02-06-2013, 06:42 PM

i dont know if this is a dumb question but....i always put BP gas oin our area..but somehow the price gap makes me curious .....anybody uses costco fuel?..is the quality ok?

T3X4S · 02-06-2013, 07:05 PM

I use Costco gas in addition to Chevron, Valero, Shell, and Exxon. I have never had an issue with my M3 nor with my previous 335i.

http://www.costco.com/gasoline-q-and-a.html
http://www.costco.com/gasoline-clean-power.html

24601 · 02-06-2013, 07:07 PM

not a dumb question. but I only use Chevron, I would not use COSTCO gas. that's just me.

Vic311 · 02-06-2013, 07:09 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=765579

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291478

JJunkins · 02-06-2013, 07:10 PM

I was advised against Costco gas by a BMW Technician. Due to the amount of detergents (either too much or too little) in the fuel and with usage over time, it can clog the injectors. For the best gas, visit http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html With that said, I use Shell only; same station, same pump, every time.

Also, the manual recommends BP fuels. Check your Supplementary Owner's Manual, page 59.

Phanto///M · 02-06-2013, 07:11 PM

Costco where im from doesnt have gas stations so it isnt an option for me. My personal choice for gasoline goes to shell.

shivaswrath · 02-06-2013, 07:14 PM

I would also recommend avoiding BJ's (local here in CT), my mileage went to hell and it's clearly not on the list of Top Tier's either...(now I know why).

1RonM3n · 02-06-2013, 07:42 PM

Tnx for the replies........no to Costco fuel then......

e1000 · 02-06-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJunkins

I was advised against Costco gas by a BMW Technician. Due to the amount of detergents (either too much or too little) in the fuel and with usage over time, it can clog the injectors. For the best gas, visit http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html With that said, I use Shell only; same station, same pump, every time.

Also, the manual recommends BP fuels. Check your Supplementary Owner's Manual, page 59.

Which is not a top tier gas

JJunkins · 02-06-2013, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1000

Which is not a top tier gas

Nope... odd huh.

Slapshot9 · 02-06-2013, 08:37 PM

I almost always use Costco gas for two years. Never a problem, and cant tell a difference from Shell. I have a lot of confidence in items they sell. Anyone have factual data to share?

FogCityM3 · 02-06-2013, 08:42 PM

Think they're giving out free gas samples so you can see for yourself!

Vic311 · 02-06-2013, 08:44 PM

What a refreshing new topic..

Megabeast · 02-06-2013, 08:49 PM

1MtoM3 · 02-06-2013, 10:03 PM

hahahahahahaha !
You might want to ask yourself what they do with the extra 87 octane from the tanker truck once the underground tank is filled up and there is fuel leftover in the truck.........In goes the 87 with the 91 ......

bga23 · 02-06-2013, 11:02 PM

I fill up whenever I'm at Costco and never had a problem, otherwise it is Shell for me. As for as issues with Costco gas, since I only keep my cars for about a year and put ~5K on them I doubt I'm doing any damage. But guess they are problems for the new owner.

dead ringer · 02-06-2013, 11:12 PM

Chevron exclusively

Mike Benvo · 02-06-2013, 11:20 PM

I only use Chevron or 76. Chevron about 95% of the time.

Stay away from Shell on the west coast as well.

py0413 · 02-07-2013, 04:08 AM

I used to buy gas at costco once in a while because the ones that have gas station are pretty far away. They used to be quite a bit cheaper than other brand gas stations but it isn't the case anymore and I have no idea what made the change. For now, I buy chevron or shell because those two are within 30sec driving distance from where I live now.

nbennettksu · 02-07-2013, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

I only use Chevron or 76. Chevron about 95% of the time.

Stay away from Shell on the west coast as well.

Chevron for me

mamadub · 02-07-2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

I only use Chevron or 76. Chevron about 95% of the time.

Stay away from Shell on the west coast as well.

Hey Mike....I thought I was doing the right thing buy only using Shell here in AZ. Should I stop that and switch to Chevron?

Z K · 02-07-2013, 11:28 AM

Costco is actually a major wholesaler and refiner of gas here in Northern California. Shell, Chevron and a lot of smaller gas companies purchase gas from the Costco refinery and add their own additives to it. You see their tankers pull up to fill up at their refinery.

So whether you want to use Costco or not, you are probably pumping Costco gas into your car.

I use Chevron or 76 but I have no problem with Costco gas. I just don't have Costco membership and the lines are super long for Costco gas. I try to avoid Shell if I can.

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1RonM3n Private First Class Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	COSTCO gas i dont know if this is a dumb question but....i always put BP gas oin our area..but somehow the price gap makes me curious .....anybody uses costco fuel?..is the quality ok?
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24601 Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,032 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 Toyota Prius [0.00] 2014 BMW 750Li [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [5.00]	not a dumb question. but I only use Chevron, I would not use COSTCO gas. that's just me. __________________ MY13 E92 M3 SS w/ ZCP l ZPP l 2MK l 6NR l 752 l M Performance Exhaust, Grill, Side Gills, C/F splitters Sold - 2009 E92 335i LMB M-Sport Sold - 2003 E46 M3 LSB SMG
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02-06-2013, 07:10 PM	#5
JJunkins M3GAHTZ Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	I was advised against Costco gas by a BMW Technician. Due to the amount of detergents (either too much or too little) in the fuel and with usage over time, it can clog the injectors. For the best gas, visit http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html With that said, I use Shell only; same station, same pump, every time. Also, the manual recommends BP fuels. Check your Supplementary Owner's Manual, page 59. Last edited by JJunkins; 02-06-2013 at 07:17 PM.
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shivaswrath Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lost in NJ Posts: 2,489 iTrader: (3)	I would also recommend avoiding BJ's (local here in CT), my mileage went to hell and it's clearly not on the list of Top Tier's either...(now I know why). __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com
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Megabeast Manual Shift Supporter Drives: 2013 SG ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 81 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 ZCP [0.00] 2003 AUDI TT 1.8T ( ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i (Reti ... [0.00] 2009 AUDI A4 Quattr ... [0.00]	I wish they had 93 octane + gas in CALI! :)
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02-06-2013, 07:05 PM	#2
T3X4S Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 E92 MW M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 217 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I use Costco gas in addition to Chevron, Valero, Shell, and Exxon. I have never had an issue with my M3 nor with my previous 335i. http://www.costco.com/gasoline-q-and-a.html http://www.costco.com/gasoline-clean-power.html
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02-06-2013, 07:09 PM	#4
Vic311 Major Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,029 iTrader: (0)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=765579 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291478
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02-06-2013, 07:11 PM	#6
Phanto///M First Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 332 iTrader: (2)	Costco where im from doesnt have gas stations so it isnt an option for me. My personal choice for gasoline goes to shell.
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02-06-2013, 07:42 PM	#8
1RonM3n Private First Class Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	Tnx for the replies........no to Costco fuel then......
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02-06-2013, 08:37 PM	#11
Slapshot9 First Lieutenant Drives: '08 E90 M3 JzB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 307 iTrader: (0)	I almost always use Costco gas for two years. Never a problem, and cant tell a difference from Shell. I have a lot of confidence in items they sell. Anyone have factual data to share?
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02-06-2013, 08:42 PM	#12
FogCityM3 Captain Drives: M3 (E90) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 908 iTrader: (0)	Think they're giving out free gas samples so you can see for yourself!
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02-06-2013, 08:44 PM	#13
Vic311 Major Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,029 iTrader: (0)	What a refreshing new topic..
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02-06-2013, 10:03 PM	#15
1MtoM3 HayZeus Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brossard , Canada Posts: 301 iTrader: (0)	hahahahahahaha ! You might want to ask yourself what they do with the extra 87 octane from the tanker truck once the underground tank is filled up and there is fuel leftover in the truck.........In goes the 87 with the 91 ...... __________________ BLOME !!! MW E92 , Turner test pipes , Vorsteiner Titanium catback, TMS spacers, ESS remap , KW sleeves.
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02-06-2013, 11:02 PM	#16
bga23 Dirty old man Drives: 2011.99 E90 Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yeah, but it is a dry heat Posts: 402 iTrader: (0)	I fill up whenever I'm at Costco and never had a problem, otherwise it is Shell for me. As for as issues with Costco gas, since I only keep my cars for about a year and put ~5K on them I doubt I'm doing any damage. But guess they are problems for the new owner. __________________ 2012 Ford Raptor (weekend toy) 2011 AW E90 (current) 2007 MB ML63 (sold) 2006 Porsche 911 C2S (sold)
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02-06-2013, 11:12 PM	#17
dead ringer 09 M3 E90 Drives: 09 M3 E90 - DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Chevron exclusively __________________ E90///M3 : ESS ECU & Shift tuned ~ ESS catback w/ ACM test pipes ~ LUX AE ~ Eibach Prokit (thinking of picking up Ohlins)~ 19" TE37's Scion xB: modded up and is the DD Ford Flex Ecoboost: ECU Tuned w/ intake (wifes)
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02-06-2013, 11:20 PM	#18
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 08 E90 M3 / 400whp Turbo 7 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 3,817 iTrader: (6)	I only use Chevron or 76. Chevron about 95% of the time. Stay away from Shell on the west coast as well. __________________ ---\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|--- --Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133--
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02-07-2013, 04:08 AM	#19
py0413 Major Drives: 2012 M5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (2)	I used to buy gas at costco once in a while because the ones that have gas station are pretty far away. They used to be quite a bit cheaper than other brand gas stations but it isn't the case anymore and I have no idea what made the change. For now, I buy chevron or shell because those two are within 30sec driving distance from where I live now. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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02-07-2013, 11:28 AM	#22
Z K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,657 iTrader: (2)	Costco is actually a major wholesaler and refiner of gas here in Northern California. Shell, Chevron and a lot of smaller gas companies purchase gas from the Costco refinery and add their own additives to it. You see their tankers pull up to fill up at their refinery. So whether you want to use Costco or not, you are probably pumping Costco gas into your car. I use Chevron or 76 but I have no problem with Costco gas. I just don't have Costco membership and the lines are super long for Costco gas. I try to avoid Shell if I can.
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