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Sir Nuke · 11-16-2009, 05:03 PM

There is going to be a big report on this TONIGHT on Ch #11 on the 10 p.m. news.

tlc9193 · 11-16-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

There is going to be a big report on this TONIGHT on Ch #11 on the 10 p.m. news.

thats what i was trying to say, thanks for clarifying

Duke · 11-17-2009, 10:34 AM

Well guys, what did they say? 10 pm is past my bedtime.

Camarorss350 · 11-17-2009, 11:01 AM

bump!!!!!!!!!!!

Sir Nuke · 11-17-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke

Well guys, what did they say? 10 pm is past my bedtime.

I could tell ya. I didn't watch.....as I put regular in my car all the time, lol not to mention 2 1/2 Men were on........

RuffEL · 11-17-2009, 02:18 PM

you could just go to the racetrack and fill up with 108 octane all the time....might cost you a pretty penny though

CedarHillCamaro · 11-18-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cschmidt1956

Am am currently in my 3rd career as a Fuel Tanker Driver.
The company I work for is an independent carrier and as such, it is the DRIVER'S responsibility to ensure the proper product gets put in the ground/tank. Yes, it can get confusing when you are dropping 12,200 gallons of product out of 5 different sections on one tanker.

Most times a driver will take and drop the smallest odd amount he has on the rig and that is usually a 1500 gallon drop of premium or no-lead plus. You take care of that first to ensure that you are dropping into the right tank. You check your site map, you check the color of the rings on the ground and the tank covers. If so equipt, you check the tag inside the cover to ensure that it is right as a double check, THEN you drop the product.

As a driver, my dispatch is pretty clear and concise. I know what I have to load, I have to authorize it at the load rack, and then I have to deliver it.

Good Info.. SOOOOO have you ever been asked to put 89 octane into the 93 tank?

null_x86 · 11-18-2009, 03:38 AM

Gas Stations have been doing this for years. I never get the premium stuff, I've always gotten regular (87) octane and just added some of the octane booster after I fill up. Works for me. So does anyone know of a gas station that does keep its stuff in the right order? Circle K, BP and Wilco/Hess are the big ones out here.

cschmidt1956 · 11-18-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CedarHillCamaro

Good Info.. SOOOOO have you ever been asked to put 89 octane into the 93 tank?

Nope.

A lot of place have pumps that BLEND the 92-93 with 87 to get your 89 octane. Sunoco comes to mind.

Many times when we drop at a station we have little contact with the folks at the station other than to drop the paperwork.

MSG' · 11-18-2009, 07:10 AM

thats cool info schmidt

04vho · 11-18-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by null_x86

Gas Stations have been doing this for years. I never get the premium stuff, I've always gotten regular (87) octane and just added some of the octane booster after I fill up. Works for me. So does anyone know of a gas station that does keep its stuff in the right order? Circle K, BP and Wilco/Hess are the big ones out here.

I've bought from BP a number of times with no problems.

WhyMe · 12-11-2009, 06:26 PM

Brand name stations do not mix the gas. The drivers of the transports would be fired if they get caught doing it. The stations have electronic tank gauging equipment and after a delivery the volume in the storage tank is compared to the invoice generated when the driver loaded the tanker. If there is a discrepency the sales are stopped until the gas is tested or pumped out and the proper product dropped in the tank. The drivers also have to gauge the tanks before delivery to ensure the product will fit. The before and after gauges are checked to ensure the driver dropped the right product into the right tank. Do not run Regular or Plus in the SS as you will lose a good amount of HP due to the ECM/ECU resetting to the lower octane spark and timing advance tables. The dealer will more than likely put unlead in your car so run it almost to E and then fill it with Supreme. Pull the #5 and #20 fuse, let it sit overnight and replace the fuses. This resets the ECM/ECU to the factory higher octane table.

Sevn86 · 12-11-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyMe

Brand name stations do not mix the gas. The drivers of the transports would be fired if they get caught doing it. The stations have electronic tank gauging equipment and after a delivery the volume in the storage tank is compared to the invoice generated when the driver loaded the tanker. If there is a discrepency the sales are stopped until the gas is tested or pumped out and the proper prodect dropped in the tank. The drivers also have to gauge the tanks before delivery to ensure the product will fit. The before and after gauges are checked to ensure the driver dropped the right product into the right tank. Do not run Regular or Plus in the SS as you will lose a good amount of HP due to the ECM/ECU resetting to the lower octane spark and timing advance tables. The dealer will more than likely put unlead in your car so run it almost to E and then fill it with Supreme. Pull the #5 and #20 fuse, let it sit overnight and replace the fuses. This resets the ECM/ECU to the factory hihger octane table.

thanks for the info...

jose1003 · 12-13-2009, 10:30 PM

have you guys read the warranty?

recommended to put toptier gas on the camaros 91 octane supreme or higher
to know who carries toptier gas log in to www.toptiergas.com

chevron and howdy's shell carry toptier gas, big gas company's
it even says that you dont even have to put a fuel system cleaner every so miles

11-16-2009, 05:03 PM	#15
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,707 View My Garage	There is going to be a big report on this TONIGHT on Ch #11 on the 10 p.m. news. __________________

12-11-2009, 06:26 PM	#26
WhyMe Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alamo Heights Texas Posts: 114	Brand name stations do not mix the gas. The drivers of the transports would be fired if they get caught doing it. The stations have electronic tank gauging equipment and after a delivery the volume in the storage tank is compared to the invoice generated when the driver loaded the tanker. If there is a discrepency the sales are stopped until the gas is tested or pumped out and the proper product dropped in the tank. The drivers also have to gauge the tanks before delivery to ensure the product will fit. The before and after gauges are checked to ensure the driver dropped the right product into the right tank. Do not run Regular or Plus in the SS as you will lose a good amount of HP due to the ECM/ECU resetting to the lower octane spark and timing advance tables. The dealer will more than likely put unlead in your car so run it almost to E and then fill it with Supreme. Pull the #5 and #20 fuse, let it sit overnight and replace the fuses. This resets the ECM/ECU to the factory higher octane table. Last edited by WhyMe; 12-11-2009 at 10:36 PM.

12-13-2009, 10:30 PM	#28
jose1003 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Cyber Gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,132	have you guys read the warranty? recommended to put toptier gas on the camaros 91 octane supreme or higher to know who carries toptier gas log in to www.toptiergas.com chevron and howdy's shell carry toptier gas, big gas company's it even says that you dont even have to put a fuel system cleaner every so miles __________________

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RuffEL Semper Fi! Do or DIE! Drives: '10 camaro 1SS, '02 silverado 1500 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Schertz actually... Posts: 301	you could just go to the racetrack and fill up with 108 octane all the time....might cost you a pretty penny though

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11-18-2009, 07:10 AM	#24
MSG' Drives: 2010 1SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elgin, SC Posts: 832 View My Garage	thats cool info schmidt