Premium Gas

megatar · 06-02-2015, 11:58 PM

Hey guys I just got a 2010 BMW 335xi and was wondering if anyone knew what gas stations sell good quality premium gas? I've never owned a high performance car that needed it, thanks guys.

floydarogers · 06-03-2015, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by megatar

Hey guys I just got a 2010 BMW 335xi and was wondering if anyone knew what gas stations sell good quality premium gas? I've never owned a high performance car that needed it, thanks guys.

Go to http://www.toptiergas.com/ It's kind of a marketing thing, but you won't go wrong using one of them.

DRock3d · 06-03-2015, 12:50 AM

Honestly I don't think there is a noticeable difference. I just wouldn't go to "Pa's gas and beef jerky" over a Shell station.

lookalikehuuh · 06-03-2015, 01:01 AM

i don't believe there will be a noticeable difference as far as performance goes. That being said i am a strong believer that good quality fuel has a lot to do with longevity.

For that reason i will never use discount fuel mom and pops gas stations, Arco, Valero etc.

Personally nothing ever touches my car other than Shell, Chevron, and in a pinch 76.

I drive approx 50k miles+ a year so engine longevity is very important. In my experience having been a customer of whatever station crossed my path fuels definitely do affect longevity especially the fuel system. My 1st 2 cars i used primarily Arco since it was the cheapest of course. Well i ended up going thru quite a few fuel pumps and constant injector cleanings.

One day my dad's longtime BMW mechanic buddy told me to stop using "that crap" in his own words... being young i took his word for gospel. Needless to say that ever since making the switch exclusively to Shell or Chevron i have never had 1 fuel related issue on any of my cars. My previous 2 cars (Nissan Sentra, Lexus IS300) have over 280k miles on the clock and still run smooth as ever. No fuel issues to date.

Of course i don't attribute everything to the fuel regular maintenance with high quality oils like Mobil1 is essential as well. My E90 is currently at 157k and still running strong.

ctuna · 06-03-2015, 01:59 AM

Costco actually has good gas.

SAADTHESAV · 06-03-2015, 03:54 AM

I only go to Shell and put 91. I have done numerous tests between Chevron and Shell, and I get more MPG with Shell.

My choice for you would be Shell.

I am going to try out Costco for a bit since their gas is dirt cheap and I've heard good stuff about them.

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megatar New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335i x-drive sedan Join Date: May 2015 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i x-Drive [8.00]	Premium Gas Hey guys I just got a 2010 BMW 335xi and was wondering if anyone knew what gas stations sell good quality premium gas? I've never owned a high performance car that needed it, thanks guys.
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DRock3d Kraut Driver 60 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2014 650i GC/2011 335is DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 650i Gran Coupe [0.00] 2011 335is [1.00] 2007 328i [2.00]	Honestly I don't think there is a noticeable difference. I just wouldn't go to "Pa's gas and beef jerky" over a Shell station.
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lookalikehuuh Lieutenant Colonel 1023 Rep 1,532 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	i don't believe there will be a noticeable difference as far as performance goes. That being said i am a strong believer that good quality fuel has a lot to do with longevity. For that reason i will never use discount fuel mom and pops gas stations, Arco, Valero etc. Personally nothing ever touches my car other than Shell, Chevron, and in a pinch 76. I drive approx 50k miles+ a year so engine longevity is very important. In my experience having been a customer of whatever station crossed my path fuels definitely do affect longevity especially the fuel system. My 1st 2 cars i used primarily Arco since it was the cheapest of course. Well i ended up going thru quite a few fuel pumps and constant injector cleanings. One day my dad's longtime BMW mechanic buddy told me to stop using "that crap" in his own words... being young i took his word for gospel. Needless to say that ever since making the switch exclusively to Shell or Chevron i have never had 1 fuel related issue on any of my cars. My previous 2 cars (Nissan Sentra, Lexus IS300) have over 280k miles on the clock and still run smooth as ever. No fuel issues to date. Of course i don't attribute everything to the fuel regular maintenance with high quality oils like Mobil1 is essential as well. My E90 is currently at 157k and still running strong.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2045 Rep 13,364 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Costco actually has good gas. Costco actually has good gas.
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SAADTHESAV Captain 270 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '18 SMB F80 M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	I only go to Shell and put 91. I have done numerous tests between Chevron and Shell, and I get more MPG with Shell. My choice for you would be Shell. I am going to try out Costco for a bit since their gas is dirt cheap and I've heard good stuff about them.
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