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cschmidt1956 · 01-02-2010, 08:08 AM

As a Tanker Driver that delivers fuel, it is the driver's responsibility to put the proper octane into the proper tank. Mistakes do happen, but you won't keep your job if you do.

When I pick up fuel locally, there are only three main sources. All the Gas Stations get fuel from these places. The only difference is the additives for the specific BRANDED Stations. I think some of the UNBRANDED Gas get NO additives.

Not sure how many of you have Ethanol in your fuels, but that can also be a factor in some vehicles. Right now in my area only two brands have Conventional Unleaded, all the rest use Ethanol blended fuels.

ricflynn · 01-02-2010, 08:16 AM

i have ran bp ultimate for the last 20 years in perfomance vehicles (boats,bikes,atvs,porsche) never had a fuel problem ever

TooCool5 · 01-02-2010, 08:17 AM

Go here for a list of GM approved gas stations.
www.toptiergas.com
Putting any gas in is like adding oil that does not meet GM requirements for automobile engines.

cremaley · 01-02-2010, 08:20 AM

I never use anything but Chevron or Shell. Both were on an approved list I received from my Audi Dealer.

shad2009 · 01-02-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCool5

Go here for a list of GM approved gas stations.
www.toptiergas.com
Putting any gas in is like adding oil that does not meet GM requirements for automobile engines.

thanks for showing that...i've been running mobil in my parents traverse whenever i use it, and they use the cheap, in-town gas stations...i'll be running shell in my camaro, since it's everywhere

Easy Go · 01-02-2010, 09:12 AM

I wonder why Sunoco Canada is mentioned in toptier but not Sunoco USA...

PAUL SS · 01-02-2010, 09:21 AM

I've been using Shell premium. No complaints so far.

Dboy23 · 01-02-2010, 09:31 AM

Dad owns a Sunoco so my baby only get's Sunoco 93. We don't even have Chevron's up here lol.

shad2009 · 01-02-2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dboy23

Dad owns a Sunoco so my baby only get's Sunoco 93. We don't even have Chevron's up here lol.

is there a certain reason you're using 93?

hb35man · 01-02-2010, 09:39 AM

Union 76 for me.

MrRaZ28 · 01-02-2010, 10:39 AM

In my daily driver, I put in whatever is cheapest since I'll be doing a full drivetrain swap on it once I get my 2010, so I don't care what happens to the current drivetrain.

On my 79 'Maro, I put nothing but Chevron or Shell Super Premium in. She's a hungry Beast, and deserves nothing but the best!

jonm38 · 01-02-2010, 10:51 AM

I have had to switch going from WaWa gas to using Shell 93 because my Camaro at 5500 miles started knocking. I put a tank of the 93 in, and it stopped the knocking because the 87 Octane was to low. I have had 2 tanks of gas of Shell 93, so far it has been good. Shell 93 Octane says, it is Nirtogen inriched that helps cleans the valve lifters. But my GTO, I put 87 in it, doesn't seem to bug the lifters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenspock

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!

JSkibisky · 01-02-2010, 10:55 AM

... Shell is also a "Top Tier" retailer (GM recommends "Top Tier" fuels... page 8-43 of the owners manual).

shad2009 · 01-02-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonm38

I have had to switch going from WaWa gas to using Shell 93 because my Camaro at 5500 miles started knocking. I put a tank of the 93 in, and it stopped the knocking because the 87 Octane was to low. I have had 2 tanks of gas of Shell 93, so far it has been good. Shell 93 Octane says, it is Nirtogen inriched that helps cleans the valve lifters. But my GTO, I put 87 in it, doesn't seem to bug the lifters.

if u have an SS, why wereyou putting 87 octane in it to begin with?

01-02-2010, 08:17 AM	#17
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Go here for a list of GM approved gas stations. www.toptiergas.com Putting any gas in is like adding oil that does not meet GM requirements for automobile engines. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

01-02-2010, 09:12 AM	#20
Easy Go Drives: LLT MV5 B34 N65... period. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: - Posts: 283	I wonder why Sunoco Canada is mentioned in toptier but not Sunoco USA... __________________ In the early morning... when there's only a mere suggestion that the sun is going to bother coming up at all that day - a CGM blur accompanied by the anthem of 312 horses awakens the morning commuters from their NPR-induced stupor. Charging past the front lines in an all-or-nothing battle cry that the King has returned...

01-02-2010, 09:21 AM	#21
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	I've been using Shell premium. No complaints so far. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

01-02-2010, 09:31 AM	#22
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	Dad owns a Sunoco so my baby only get's Sunoco 93. We don't even have Chevron's up here lol. __________________ # 28 - Victory Red 1LT/RS (SOLD)

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01-02-2010, 08:08 AM	#15
cschmidt1956 Drives: Too Little time to drive.... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 268 View My Garage	As a Tanker Driver that delivers fuel, it is the driver's responsibility to put the proper octane into the proper tank. Mistakes do happen, but you won't keep your job if you do. When I pick up fuel locally, there are only three main sources. All the Gas Stations get fuel from these places. The only difference is the additives for the specific BRANDED Stations. I think some of the UNBRANDED Gas get NO additives. Not sure how many of you have Ethanol in your fuels, but that can also be a factor in some vehicles. Right now in my area only two brands have Conventional Unleaded, all the rest use Ethanol blended fuels.

01-02-2010, 08:16 AM	#16
ricflynn Drives: 2010 2ss/rs 2009 2500hd duramax Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fremont ne Posts: 15	i have ran bp ultimate for the last 20 years in perfomance vehicles (boats,bikes,atvs,porsche) never had a fuel problem ever

01-02-2010, 08:20 AM	#18
cremaley 10 SS Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dacula, Georgia Posts: 62	I never use anything but Chevron or Shell. Both were on an approved list I received from my Audi Dealer.

01-02-2010, 09:39 AM	#24
hb35man Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Algona Washington Posts: 316 View My Garage	Union 76 for me.

01-02-2010, 10:39 AM	#25
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	In my daily driver, I put in whatever is cheapest since I'll be doing a full drivetrain swap on it once I get my 2010, so I don't care what happens to the current drivetrain. On my 79 'Maro, I put nothing but Chevron or Shell Super Premium in. She's a hungry Beast, and deserves nothing but the best!

01-02-2010, 10:55 AM	#27
JSkibisky Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 254	... Shell is also a "Top Tier" retailer (GM recommends "Top Tier" fuels... page 8-43 of the owners manual).