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Nighthawk89 · 06-03-2015, 12:38 PM

Which gas stations still have corportaly owned locations? I want to make sure im getting what im paying for actually.

oldfriend · 06-07-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

Which gas stations still have corportaly owned locations? I want to make sure im getting what im paying for actually.

What makes you think that the others gas stations are better or worst than the corp/ ones ?
Gas is gas , the refineries have to follow the state guidlens for that time off the year , summer blend VS winter
Or if you are concern about the gallon size , that's a all different story altogether

sherob · 06-07-2015, 10:47 AM

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Jeff_SS · 06-07-2015, 11:37 AM

Just use Chevron and Shell. You'll be fine.
Don't use Arco they water their shit down like crazy.

oldfriend · 06-07-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

Just use Chevron and Shell. You'll be fine.
Don't use Arco they water their shit down like crazy.

Watering down with alcohol , and the crap E85 etc , if that's what you meant , then you are right
The guys at the State & Federal Gov made all of us pay for it , to the Midwest corn growers !

Nighthawk89 · 06-07-2015, 12:29 PM

There was something going around that a shell was putting 87 octane in the 91 as some of thesr privately owned are not regulated or logged like the corrporate locations. I emailed shells customer service to confirm. I ended up finding 2 corporate chevron locations close enough to me for me to feel more comortable filling up with. Considering im tuned for 91 and if one of these owners decides hey let me make a little extra here or there and im one of those lucky few and there goes my motor..

sherob · 06-07-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Watering down with alcohol , and the crap E85 etc , if that's what you meant , then you are right
The guys at the State & Federal Gov made all of us pay for it , to the Midwest corn growers !

Several around me...

http://pure-gas.org/

z28racer · 06-07-2015, 01:37 PM

In nationwide test's Chevron and Mobil where the most consistent in their blends. Some states allow the octane rating to be within five octane to what it actually states on the pump. No all gas is not the same. I ran my truck on Ultramar then Valero gasoline for years. Spark plugs always had mas carbon build up when I changed them. Been running nothing but Chevron 87 octane and plugs had hardly any carbon on them. Same interval between changes 30000 miles.

760bowtie · 06-07-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

There was something going around that a shell was putting 87 octane in the 91 as some of thesr privately owned are not regulated or logged like the corrporate locations. I emailed shells customer service to confirm. I ended up finding 2 corporate chevron locations close enough to me for me to feel more comortable filling up with. Considering im tuned for 91 and if one of these owners decides hey let me make a little extra here or there and im one of those lucky few and there goes my motor..

How did u go about finding the corporate chevron locations? BTW, how was muscle car nights?

Nighthawk89 · 06-07-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 760bowtie

How did u go about finding the corporate chevron locations? BTW, how was muscle car nights?

Hows it going man! I emailed Shell and since they basically confirmed my concerns and they also stated they no longer have any corporate locations the next best choice was chevron and they emailed me back promptly and let me know that there were none local but that there were 2 about 5-6 exits up from where i live which works out perfectly.

Muscle car nights was good. We were all really tired and ready to get home though. We stayed till about 8:30-9 and then left. I had to get up at 6 this morning for Supercar Sunday so to say the least i am beat.

Camar-Owen · 06-09-2015, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

Hows it going man! I emailed Shell and since they basically confirmed my concerns and they also stated they no longer have any corporate locations the next best choice was chevron and they emailed me back promptly and let me know that there were none local but that there were 2 about 5-6 exits up from where i live which works out perfectly.

Muscle car nights was good. We were all really tired and ready to get home though. We stayed till about 8:30-9 and then left. I had to get up at 6 this morning for Supercar Sunday so to say the least i am beat.

You know, I was thinking about that conversation that we all had on Saturday. You do realize you made me not go to the only Shell gas station in acton and go to the main one in Palmdale. I'm not to worried as I'm not tuned to any specific octane, but still I want that 91 v-max stuff lol but all shells are shady! Wish we had a chevron out here!

Still can't get over the blank stare of that guy. GTR what.....

760bowtie · 06-09-2015, 09:29 AM

Thanks for the heads up Devin, I emailed Chevron and like you they emailed me back quickly. Come to find out that I have one that's corporately owned about half a mile from my house, so that'll be my new favorite fill up spot.

Nighthawk89 · 06-09-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 760bowtie

Thanks for the heads up Devin, I emailed Chevron and like you they emailed me back quickly. Come to find out that I have one that's corporately owned about half a mile from my house, so that'll be my new favorite fill up spot.

Hell yah. For me Its just piece of mind. These privately owned gas stations will do shady stuff when times get tough... I just dont want it to be at the extent of my motor. With yours being a high HP custom tuned as well youd be up shit creek too! Lol.

Look forward to the next car meet Albert! Keep me posted if you hear of anything that i dont.

Nighthawk89 · 06-09-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Camar-Owen

You know, I was thinking about that conversation that we all had on Saturday. You do realize you made me not go to the only Shell gas station in acton and go to the main one in Palmdale. I'm not to worried as I'm not tuned to any specific octane, but still I want that 91 v-max stuff lol but all shells are shady! Wish we had a chevron out here!

Still can't get over the blank stare of that guy. GTR what.....

Hahaha, Had to Show that GTR who was BOSS. Thought he could just spank any Camaro. Not the case that night

. He was cool about it though. Ofcourse what we speak of went down in mexico..

Look forward to us all meeting up again! Keep in touch Owen!

06-03-2015, 12:38 PM	#1
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06-07-2015, 10:47 AM	#3
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06-07-2015, 11:37 AM	#4
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Just use Chevron and Shell. You'll be fine. Don't use Arco they water their shit down like crazy. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

06-09-2015, 09:29 AM	#12
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Thanks for the heads up Devin, I emailed Chevron and like you they emailed me back quickly. Come to find out that I have one that's corporately owned about half a mile from my house, so that'll be my new favorite fill up spot. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

06-07-2015, 12:29 PM	#6
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	There was something going around that a shell was putting 87 octane in the 91 as some of thesr privately owned are not regulated or logged like the corrporate locations. I emailed shells customer service to confirm. I ended up finding 2 corporate chevron locations close enough to me for me to feel more comortable filling up with. Considering im tuned for 91 and if one of these owners decides hey let me make a little extra here or there and im one of those lucky few and there goes my motor..

06-07-2015, 01:37 PM	#8
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	In nationwide test's Chevron and Mobil where the most consistent in their blends. Some states allow the octane rating to be within five octane to what it actually states on the pump. No all gas is not the same. I ran my truck on Ultramar then Valero gasoline for years. Spark plugs always had mas carbon build up when I changed them. Been running nothing but Chevron 87 octane and plugs had hardly any carbon on them. Same interval between changes 30000 miles.