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Phenicks · 07-12-2009, 01:16 AM

I know that everyone has discussed what type of gas as far as octane rating. But I always wonder if there is truly one BRAND of gas that is better than the other. For example I always see commercials for Shell gasoline which is supposed to reduce crude in the engine. So my question is do these claims have any truth to them?

camaro5 · 07-12-2009, 02:56 AM

GM recommends Top-Tier gasolines:

TOP TIER Gasoline Retailers:

QuikTrip
Chevron
Texaco
MFA Oil Co.
Conoco
Phillips 66
76
Entec Stations
Shell
The Somerset Refinery, Inc.
Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
Aloha Petroleum
Tri-Par Oil Co.
Turkey Hill Minit Markets
Mileage Stations
Chevron Canada
Shell Canada
Petro-Canada
Sunoco Canada

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

five-oh · 07-12-2009, 03:01 AM

Stay away from BP...they made my Grand Prix GTP and my Wrangler sputter. I've heard bad things about Kwik Trip also.

FutureBumbleBee · 07-12-2009, 03:24 AM

stay away from shell
ironically, my dad found actual sand at the bottom of his gas tank..

Phenicks · 07-12-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FutureBumbleBee

stay away from shell
ironically, my dad found actual sand at the bottom of his gas tank..

lol, well that is rather ironic.

Verio · 07-12-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FutureBumbleBee

stay away from shell
ironically, my dad found actual sand at the bottom of his gas tank..

I've used exclusively Shell in my Passat (requires premium) for the last 3 years, and I've never had a problem. The two times that my wife has filled the tank for me at an alternative station is where I've had the engine bog down, etc.

I think Shell is great.

redjewel · 07-12-2009, 10:21 AM

Chevron or Texaco for my cars

Andro · 07-12-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verio

I've used exclusively Shell in my Passat (requires premium) for the last 3 years, and I've never had a problem. The two times that my wife has filled the tank for me at an alternative station is where I've had the engine bog down, etc.

I think Shell is great.

+1 Used Shell in my BMW and had no problems

*mlee* · 07-12-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by redjewel

Chevron or Texaco for my cars

ZZcamaro · 07-12-2009, 10:38 AM

dont use Valero...it says they are all american, but unfortuneatly their gas stinks.
I actually could not dyno-tune my car because the premium was that bad...I lost a lot of power with it.

Vash · 07-12-2009, 11:07 AM

I agree with the Valero as far as the super unleaded I think it's 91 that's probably why it sucked. If you can find 93 for the SS that would be optimal.

Paperer · 07-12-2009, 11:08 AM

Only Shell will do.

patriotpa · 07-12-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ZZcamaro

dont use Valero...it says they are all american, but unfortuneatly their gas stinks.
I actually could not dyno-tune my car because the premium was that bad...I lost a lot of power with it.

Valero is rebranded CITGO. CRAPPY GAS.
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archi..._citgo_ve.html

stovt001 · 07-12-2009, 11:27 AM

I prefer Shell myself.

07-12-2009, 01:16 AM	#1
Phenicks Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 154	Brand of Gas? I know that everyone has discussed what type of gas as far as octane rating. But I always wonder if there is truly one BRAND of gas that is better than the other. For example I always see commercials for Shell gasoline which is supposed to reduce crude in the engine. So my question is do these claims have any truth to them?

07-12-2009, 02:56 AM	#2
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	GM recommends Top-Tier gasolines: TOP TIER Gasoline Retailers: QuikTrip Chevron Texaco MFA Oil Co. Conoco Phillips 66 76 Entec Stations Shell The Somerset Refinery, Inc. Kwik Trip / Kwik Star Aloha Petroleum Tri-Par Oil Co. Turkey Hill Minit Markets Mileage Stations Chevron Canada Shell Canada Petro-Canada Sunoco Canada http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

07-12-2009, 10:21 AM	#7
redjewel Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 257	Chevron or Texaco for my cars __________________ 2SS RJT A6 Sunroof Polished Wheels. Delivered 5-22-09 by Classic Chevrolet Sugarland

07-12-2009, 11:08 AM	#12
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	Only Shell will do. __________________

07-12-2009, 11:27 AM	#14
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I prefer Shell myself. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

07-12-2009, 03:01 AM	#3
five-oh Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, WI Posts: 149 View My Garage	Stay away from BP...they made my Grand Prix GTP and my Wrangler sputter. I've heard bad things about Kwik Trip also.

07-12-2009, 03:24 AM	#4
FutureBumbleBee Drives: 83 Z28, white, slow and dying Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 135	stay away from shell ironically, my dad found actual sand at the bottom of his gas tank..

07-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#10
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	dont use Valero...it says they are all american, but unfortuneatly their gas stinks. I actually could not dyno-tune my car because the premium was that bad...I lost a lot of power with it.

07-12-2009, 11:07 AM	#11
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	I agree with the Valero as far as the super unleaded I think it's 91 that's probably why it sucked. If you can find 93 for the SS that would be optimal.

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