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Greenspock · 01-02-2010, 01:07 AM

What brand of gas have people found works best for them?

Right now I mostly buy costco gas for my non-maro and it seems fine. It's cheap and no issues but this is a different kind of car so I was wondering what others have experienced.

Any pros or cons?

thanks!

JohnInSoCal · 01-02-2010, 01:12 AM

the refineries are the same for all brands, only difference is some brands will put an "additive" in that does miracles for your fuel injectors and valves if you believe the marketing nonsense. I have never noticed a difference from brand to brand. If there was a big difference from brand to brand I would think one of the brands that is the absolute best might point to an independent study that says chevron beats out mobil in a head to head competition.

TripleB · 01-02-2010, 01:14 AM

I work at a Chevron refinery so I use Chevron.

rudack · 01-02-2010, 01:15 AM

Chevron

SScattergunSS · 01-02-2010, 01:16 AM

I've used Chevron exclusively for about the last twenty years, give or take. The Techron does seem to keep things cleaner inside!

cyberbro · 01-02-2010, 01:18 AM

Anything but Citco or as I call it Shitco!

TripleB · 01-02-2010, 01:20 AM

I actually work in Blending and Shipping at my refinery and we blend the gasoline, diesel, and jet among other things we do. We actually blend a little fat quite often (more octane) so we make sure we're on spec and the blends are on test.

Greenspock · 01-02-2010, 01:26 AM

That's what I suspect but I have heard strong opinions on this. The additives are what I'm most curious about. Like you mentioned, I feel that these are more marketing nonsense but I was wondering if there was any real-world experiences for or against.

My ex bought a Citation X-11 pos from a family member which seemed to run better on gas from 'high-end' gas stations. (It was so picky that she literally got out of the car and started kicking it.)

firengnred · 01-02-2010, 01:28 AM

I work at a ExxonMobil refinery so i use Mobil.

nickmccally · 01-02-2010, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleB

I work at a Chevron refinery so I use Chevron.

Curious, do you get a discount? If so, is it anything major like 20%?

That would be one cool perk!

JohnInSoCal · 01-02-2010, 01:40 AM

I have owned many cars and never once had an engine blow on me. Never once have I taken it in for service and had the mechanic say, "wow you need new pistons and valves, looks like you must have put mobil gas in this thing, WTF were you thinking". If somebody knows of an independent study that proves chevrons additive is better than some other brand and that it will absolutely make your engine run better or produce more HP then I see no evidence on why I should believe the oil companies marketing fluff. I just buy at the place that is convenient for me at the time

zayzaydaboss · 01-02-2010, 04:18 AM

76 gas station premium unleaded

MrE · 01-02-2010, 04:28 AM

I stick to Chevron. Any time I would buy gas from Costco, even Supreme, my car's knock sensors would go nuts.
Now, as I understand it, places like Costco and Safeway tend to get mixed gas when they refineries have too much of a given octane. Hence the cost savings. Not sure how true that is, but in my personal experience, each time I've used fuel from there my previous car (Infiniti) would run like crap. Pop some 91 octane Chevron in and I was usually good to go depending how much of the older fuel was left.

CruznSS · 01-02-2010, 05:32 AM

PremiumUnleaded from WAWA or Chevron. I know the owner of our WAWA store. I had water in my tank less than 2 weeks after getting my car home. Thought it may have been ethenol issue but dealership checked car and no issues. I do put Stabilizer gas additive on fill-ups. Will help eliminate any water issue, and keeps gas fresher when sitting for long periods.

01-02-2010, 01:07 AM	#1
Greenspock Drives: 2SS/RS Black/black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 83	What brand of gas do you use? What brand of gas have people found works best for them? Right now I mostly buy costco gas for my non-maro and it seems fine. It's cheap and no issues but this is a different kind of car so I was wondering what others have experienced. Any pros or cons? thanks!

01-02-2010, 01:14 AM	#3
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	I work at a Chevron refinery so I use Chevron. __________________

01-02-2010, 01:15 AM	#4
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	Chevron __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

01-02-2010, 01:16 AM	#5
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I've used Chevron exclusively for about the last twenty years, give or take. The Techron does seem to keep things cleaner inside! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

01-02-2010, 01:18 AM	#6
cyberbro Drives: Not a Camaro at this time Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,056	Anything but Citco or as I call it Shitco! __________________ Order Status: 2000 8/27/15 3000 9/3/15 2000 9/22/15 (Order changed) 2016 2SS With Auto, NPP, MRC, Nav, Split 5 Spoke Bright Aluminum.

01-02-2010, 01:12 AM	#2
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	the refineries are the same for all brands, only difference is some brands will put an "additive" in that does miracles for your fuel injectors and valves if you believe the marketing nonsense. I have never noticed a difference from brand to brand. If there was a big difference from brand to brand I would think one of the brands that is the absolute best might point to an independent study that says chevron beats out mobil in a head to head competition.

01-02-2010, 01:20 AM	#7
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	I actually work in Blending and Shipping at my refinery and we blend the gasoline, diesel, and jet among other things we do. We actually blend a little fat quite often (more octane) so we make sure we're on spec and the blends are on test. __________________

01-02-2010, 01:26 AM	#8
Greenspock Drives: 2SS/RS Black/black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 83	That's what I suspect but I have heard strong opinions on this. The additives are what I'm most curious about. Like you mentioned, I feel that these are more marketing nonsense but I was wondering if there was any real-world experiences for or against. My ex bought a Citation X-11 pos from a family member which seemed to run better on gas from 'high-end' gas stations. (It was so picky that she literally got out of the car and started kicking it.)

01-02-2010, 01:28 AM	#9
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	I work at a ExxonMobil refinery so i use Mobil. __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

01-02-2010, 01:40 AM	#11
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	I have owned many cars and never once had an engine blow on me. Never once have I taken it in for service and had the mechanic say, "wow you need new pistons and valves, looks like you must have put mobil gas in this thing, WTF were you thinking". If somebody knows of an independent study that proves chevrons additive is better than some other brand and that it will absolutely make your engine run better or produce more HP then I see no evidence on why I should believe the oil companies marketing fluff. I just buy at the place that is convenient for me at the time

01-02-2010, 04:18 AM	#12
zayzaydaboss Drives: 2010 2LT RJT Camaro, 1986 Benz 190D Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 306	76 gas station premium unleaded __________________ BLOOD-SHOT!!

01-02-2010, 04:28 AM	#13
MrE Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 351 View My Garage	I stick to Chevron. Any time I would buy gas from Costco, even Supreme, my car's knock sensors would go nuts. Now, as I understand it, places like Costco and Safeway tend to get mixed gas when they refineries have too much of a given octane. Hence the cost savings. Not sure how true that is, but in my personal experience, each time I've used fuel from there my previous car (Infiniti) would run like crap. Pop some 91 octane Chevron in and I was usually good to go depending how much of the older fuel was left. __________________ 2SS RS Black on Black, 6sp Auto, Sunroof 1100 - 9/17/09 cliff notes Delivered to customer 11/24/09 - Happy ever since.

01-02-2010, 05:32 AM	#14
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	PremiumUnleaded from WAWA or Chevron. I know the owner of our WAWA store. I had water in my tank less than 2 weeks after getting my car home. Thought it may have been ethenol issue but dealership checked car and no issues. I do put Stabilizer gas additive on fill-ups. Will help eliminate any water issue, and keeps gas fresher when sitting for long periods. __________________

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