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aban · 03-22-2010, 05:51 PM

So i had my Camaro about close to 3 weeks now and have been driving it all over the place and have only filled up 3 times since ive had it. im getting close to 1000 miles and i just wanted to know how often does everyone else fill up thier tank? and any good suggestions on gas stations that would be cheap and good to fill up with. I've heard just shell and chevron but in CA arco/ampm seems to be the cheapest. Sorry just trying to penny pinch a pit a bit

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kevin1 · 03-22-2010, 06:01 PM

I fill up every 7-8 days driving over 300mi a week. I drive a mix of city / highway and I have a problem with speed, love to run it hard. I'm driving an LS also ENJOY IT MAN!!!!!!

MEDISIN · 03-22-2010, 06:02 PM

My SS is NOT a daily driver so I don't track fuel consumption. When I do fill her up, it's Shell 93, Chevron/Texaco 93 or Sunoco 93 (hard to find). To be honest, I don't usually glance at the price until after I've started pumping. Basically I'd pay whatever the going rate is for 93 in my area. It's just so seldom I fill up (2200 miles driven in 8 months) that it's not a big concern.

There are a lot of people with the Camaro as a daily driver - they will undoubtedly be more helpful than me

Rafsanjani · 03-22-2010, 06:04 PM

I fill up when it's at half a tank, about twice a week. Stick to Shell 93 exclusively.

rolnslo · 03-22-2010, 06:07 PM

Given the timing for when I'm near the gas station I prefer, I usually fill up right about every 300 miles. Takes roughly 14 gallons with my average mpg being about 21.3mpg overall. I could push it another day of commuting but I don't like getting down too far under 1/4 tank in case I make an unplanned side trip.

For fill-ups, I've been using Chevron 87octane since day one. Never had a problem with it in any of my other vehicles. Can't say the same for Shell/Exxon/etc...

Whatever you use, at least try to use gas from a Top Tier retailer: http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

Parker70 · 03-22-2010, 06:07 PM

My car is a daily driver with a good bit of stop and go, so I've been filling it up about once per week. I get about 16/17 mpg if it's all city, and about 19/20 if some highway is mixed in.

coolman · 03-22-2010, 06:08 PM

93 and every time it needs it.

aban · 03-22-2010, 06:11 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions on gas, looks like arco is not considered a top tier so no go for arco! But if anyone does fill up with cheap lil mom and pops, arco, or even costco i would like to hear your feedback thanks!

talwell · 03-22-2010, 06:12 PM

I think I broke the record - I filled up 6 months ago and still have 1/2 a tank

I would suggest using Sunoco 93 - the higher the octane the better performance you will see.

kevin1 · 03-22-2010, 06:18 PM

I've been filling up at Chevron & Shell no place that looks like a dive. I also have tracked all three grades and don't see any difference in my opinion. The V6 calls for 87 but I've been running mid grade and 93, it runs around $2.75-$2.85 here in the middle of no wear. the manual recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. www.toptiergas.com lists the company's that meet the standards

Mark H · 03-22-2010, 06:19 PM

I wouldn't fill up at a mom and pop place. If they don't go throught alot of gays in can get old. I stick to top tier in any performance car I have. My beater gets arco

masterofpuppets · 03-22-2010, 06:22 PM

Once a week, 300 miles a tank....give or take. 87 every time.

ron10 · 03-22-2010, 06:29 PM

i only use shell .93.don't drive everyday(retired)so i try to wait for gas to go down then fill up.

Steve Dallas · 03-22-2010, 06:33 PM

I use Shell 92 (they don't put out 93 here in Washington State), as I haven't found a place that sells 93 out here.

I fill up once a week if I am not doing a trip anywhere over weekends, as those may use 1-2 tanks.

Then again, I've been saving a LOT of gas money recently since my car got hit and is in the shop being repaired.

03-22-2010, 05:51 PM	#1
aban Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 20	how often do you fill up and with what gas? So i had my Camaro about close to 3 weeks now and have been driving it all over the place and have only filled up 3 times since ive had it. im getting close to 1000 miles and i just wanted to know how often does everyone else fill up thier tank? and any good suggestions on gas stations that would be cheap and good to fill up with. I've heard just shell and chevron but in CA arco/ampm seems to be the cheapest. Sorry just trying to penny pinch a pit a bit .

03-22-2010, 06:02 PM	#3
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	My SS is NOT a daily driver so I don't track fuel consumption. When I do fill her up, it's Shell 93, Chevron/Texaco 93 or Sunoco 93 (hard to find). To be honest, I don't usually glance at the price until after I've started pumping. Basically I'd pay whatever the going rate is for 93 in my area. It's just so seldom I fill up (2200 miles driven in 8 months) that it's not a big concern. There are a lot of people with the Camaro as a daily driver - they will undoubtedly be more helpful than me __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

03-22-2010, 06:04 PM	#4
Rafsanjani What now Bitches? Drives: 2013 SW ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 600	I fill up when it's at half a tank, about twice a week. Stick to Shell 93 exclusively. __________________ 2013 SW ZL1

03-22-2010, 06:07 PM	#5
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Given the timing for when I'm near the gas station I prefer, I usually fill up right about every 300 miles. Takes roughly 14 gallons with my average mpg being about 21.3mpg overall. I could push it another day of commuting but I don't like getting down too far under 1/4 tank in case I make an unplanned side trip. For fill-ups, I've been using Chevron 87octane since day one. Never had a problem with it in any of my other vehicles. Can't say the same for Shell/Exxon/etc... Whatever you use, at least try to use gas from a Top Tier retailer: http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

03-22-2010, 06:19 PM	#11
Mark H Drives: 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stockton ca Posts: 390	I wouldn't fill up at a mom and pop place. If they don't go throught alot of gays in can get old. I stick to top tier in any performance car I have. My beater gets arco __________________ But Officer, I swear its just a vacuum leak. Those red things? those are smog pumps! 2004 Sierra Denali ----- 2/4 drop LSX 438 TWIN TURBO LSX Block Video Block number 00370. Build Date 04/17/2007

03-22-2010, 06:01 PM	#2
kevin1 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Deridder, La. Posts: 167	I fill up every 7-8 days driving over 300mi a week. I drive a mix of city / highway and I have a problem with speed, love to run it hard. I'm driving an LS also ENJOY IT MAN!!!!!!

03-22-2010, 06:07 PM	#6
Parker70 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS IO int, A6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Roebuck, SC Posts: 102	My car is a daily driver with a good bit of stop and go, so I've been filling it up about once per week. I get about 16/17 mpg if it's all city, and about 19/20 if some highway is mixed in.

03-22-2010, 06:08 PM	#7
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	93 and every time it needs it.

03-22-2010, 06:11 PM	#8
aban Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 20	Thanks for all the suggestions on gas, looks like arco is not considered a top tier so no go for arco! But if anyone does fill up with cheap lil mom and pops, arco, or even costco i would like to hear your feedback thanks!

03-22-2010, 06:12 PM	#9
talwell Drives: 1969 LS1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,061	I think I broke the record - I filled up 6 months ago and still have 1/2 a tank I would suggest using Sunoco 93 - the higher the octane the better performance you will see.

03-22-2010, 06:18 PM	#10
kevin1 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Deridder, La. Posts: 167	I've been filling up at Chevron & Shell no place that looks like a dive. I also have tracked all three grades and don't see any difference in my opinion. The V6 calls for 87 but I've been running mid grade and 93, it runs around $2.75-$2.85 here in the middle of no wear. the manual recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. www.toptiergas.com lists the company's that meet the standards

03-22-2010, 06:22 PM	#12
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	Once a week, 300 miles a tank....give or take. 87 every time. __________________

03-22-2010, 06:29 PM	#13
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i only use shell .93.don't drive everyday(retired)so i try to wait for gas to go down then fill up.

03-22-2010, 06:33 PM	#14
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I use Shell 92 (they don't put out 93 here in Washington State), as I haven't found a place that sells 93 out here. I fill up once a week if I am not doing a trip anywhere over weekends, as those may use 1-2 tanks. Then again, I've been saving a LOT of gas money recently since my car got hit and is in the shop being repaired. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.