Brand of Gas

rflow · 03-10-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver72

Top Tier rated gas.

Chevron, one of the first to be top tier.

HyperM3 · 03-10-2007, 06:52 PM

Ive never heard of gas being rated by tiers. Is this something I can find somewhere so I can see how the other brands Ive been using rank?

Driver72 · 03-10-2007, 06:57 PM

Yes, Chevron is a good gas too.
They are also one of a select few who put their cleaning additive in ALL grades of their fuel, not just premium like most do.

HyperM3 Google search "Top Tier Rated Gasolines" to get your answer.

Exxon/Mobil isn't one of them.
That was a surprise to me a few weeks ago and a surprise to my buddy Kujo, who is also on this board. We both no longer use them.
And I'd venture to guess that would be a surprise to MOST people as they are the biggest gas company and many, many people use their gas thinking they are a quality gas company.

After seeing poor dyno results on cars that has Mobil gas in them, I can attest to Mobil's crappy gas quality.

musc · 03-10-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Ive never heard of gas being rated by tiers. Is this something I can find somewhere so I can see how the other brands Ive been using rank?

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

There is some more info on that site.

HyperM3 · 03-10-2007, 07:05 PM

I saw Sunoco-Canada on there. Does that mean that Sunoco in USA isnt good? I hardly have any of those "Top Tier" stations around me. Theres only one Shell that I know of. Wow, all my years of gas station love has been uprooted.

nikegunit · 03-11-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

You guys really like shell that much huh? Why is that?

well, try pumping some lesser known brand for a week. you might experience knocking and irratic idle rmp fluctations. then try Shell's V power, i think you'll see why people choose those Top Tier Brands like Chevron and Shell. i wish we had a 76 around here...miss those 97oct days

IrishFlush03 · 03-11-2007, 01:44 PM

Has anyone had any complaints about Citgo? becasue thats the only gas i have beside BP.

HyperM3 · 03-11-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nikegunit

well, try pumping some lesser known brand for a week. you might experience knocking and irratic idle rmp fluctations.

I really didnt think that Exxon, Sunoco, and Mobil were considered lesser known brands...

junwoni · 03-11-2007, 05:50 PM

shell for me.

IndianPoweredE90 · 03-11-2007, 07:40 PM

one of my friends who drives an e36 m3 told me to try shell vpower.. so i gotta give it a shot. when i bought my car and the first fill i did was mobil. that did seem like shit. i fill chevron because iam like a chevron maniac but i think ill give shell vpower a shot just to see the diff.

HyperM3 · 03-11-2007, 08:49 PM

I think the point by now has been made that Shell V-power is the gas to use.

lawdude · 03-11-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

I think the point by now has been made that Shell V-power is the gas to use.

Hey, my old friend HyperM3. Glad you showed up to let us know you got the point. I'll throw in a pop test every now and then just to keep you on your toes.

musc · 03-11-2007, 10:03 PM

Filled up with Shell V-Power 93 today. Not sure if its going to make a difference. I mostly used Sunoco 93 which is right beside the Shell station. Price is comparable.

Interestingly about 1 mile down the road there is another Shell station, but its pumps list V-power 92 octane. Not sure how they came up with that and how they get 92 when the other Shell has 93. It's just one octane, but I'd rather get the best bang for my buck.

HyperM3 · 03-11-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdude

Hey, my old friend HyperM3. Glad you showed up to let us know you got the point. I'll throw in a pop test every now and then just to keep you on your toes.

I really am flattered at how you feel the necessity to pretty much negate every post I make, or at least have a comment about it.

kujo · 03-14-2007, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver72

Yes, Chevron is a good gas too.
They are also one of a select few who put their cleaning additive in ALL grades of their fuel, not just premium like most do.

HyperM3 Google search "Top Tier Rated Gasolines" to get your answer.

Exxon/Mobil isn't one of them.
That was a surprise to me a few weeks ago and a surprise to my buddy Kujo, who is also on this board. We both no longer use them.
And I'd venture to guess that would be a surprise to MOST people as they are the biggest gas company and many, many people use their gas thinking they are a quality gas company.

After seeing poor dyno results on cars that has Mobil gas in them, I can attest to Mobil's crappy gas quality.

I have always been a Shell or 76 or Chevron user.
When I moved to my new house, right near Driver72s actually, there is a Mobil station. I started using it out of convenience.
When D72 told me about the Mobil dyno numbers, I was suprised.
I was even more suprised that Mobil wasn't a TT fuel.

So, now I went back to my old ways and ONLY fill up at Shell, 76 or Chevron and in that order !!

Wished we could get 93 here.

I guess 1 gallon of Tuelene (

)and 10 gallons of 91 will make it there though.
And there is a Sherwin Williams right at the bottom of my street !!

kj

Watah · 03-14-2007, 11:01 AM

+1 to everyone who mentioned Shell

I could be parked inside another gasoline station and I will drive those extra miles just to get shell. Definetly worth it IMHO

V-Power :]

TROUP ATL335 · 03-14-2007, 11:10 AM

We have Quicktrip here in GA, I guess no more Costco for me once I install my Procede tonight.

NU2BMW · 04-07-2007, 09:50 PM

I now have access to Sunoco gas. Have been using Chevron premium in my Benzes and in the 335i because I use a station that offers full service: will come to the house if necessary for a tire, battery, etc. Is there any benefit to Sunoco? My dad swears by Shell premium is his S550.

TiAg335i · 04-07-2007, 10:04 PM

I use Shell V-Power 93 Octane.

No, I don't notice any difference. It's the 'placebo' affect we are all riding on.

radgator1 · 04-07-2007, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kujo

Octane makes a bigger difference in turbo cars.
An NA car won't feel the HP loss that a turbo car will.

But, when using crappy gas or lower octane you will get some HP loss.

I only use Shell or 76 and all we get is 91 craptane in Cali.........

kj

You can get 100 octane at selected 76 stations in LA:
http://www.sunocoinc.com/Site/Consum...California.htm

So you can mix it with their 91 and come out with 93 Octane. Kind of sux that we have to pay like 4.25 a gallon to get 93 though.

Lucid4000 · 04-07-2007, 10:50 PM

93 oct or higher. But choice comes with who is selling it for the cheapest amount of $$

SoYank · 04-08-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

I really didnt think that Exxon, Sunoco, and Mobil were considered lesser known brands...

Exxon was well known in 1989; a bit more than they really wanted.

03-10-2007, 06:52 PM	#24
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 359 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Ive never heard of gas being rated by tiers. Is this something I can find somewhere so I can see how the other brands Ive been using rank? __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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Driver72 Brigadier General 351 Rep 4,484 Posts Drives: 335i - to new owners now. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Yes, Chevron is a good gas too. They are also one of a select few who put their cleaning additive in ALL grades of their fuel, not just premium like most do. HyperM3 Google search "Top Tier Rated Gasolines" to get your answer. Exxon/Mobil isn't one of them. That was a surprise to me a few weeks ago and a surprise to my buddy Kujo, who is also on this board. We both no longer use them. And I'd venture to guess that would be a surprise to MOST people as they are the biggest gas company and many, many people use their gas thinking they are a quality gas company. After seeing poor dyno results on cars that has Mobil gas in them, I can attest to Mobil's crappy gas quality.
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 359 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	I saw Sunoco-Canada on there. Does that mean that Sunoco in USA isnt good? I hardly have any of those "Top Tier" stations around me. Theres only one Shell that I know of. Wow, all my years of gas station love has been uprooted. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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03-11-2007, 01:44 PM	#29
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03-11-2007, 08:49 PM	#33
HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 359 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	I think the point by now has been made that Shell V-power is the gas to use. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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03-11-2007, 10:03 PM	#35
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03-14-2007, 11:01 AM	#38
Watah Enlisted Member 4 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 M-Sport E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	+1 to everyone who mentioned Shell I could be parked inside another gasoline station and I will drive those extra miles just to get shell. Definetly worth it IMHO V-Power :] __________________ 2013 M-Sport E92 335i
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04-07-2007, 09:50 PM	#40
NU2BMW Private 0 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I now have access to Sunoco gas. Have been using Chevron premium in my Benzes and in the 335i because I use a station that offers full service: will come to the house if necessary for a tire, battery, etc. Is there any benefit to Sunoco? My dad swears by Shell premium is his S550.
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TiAg335i Trance Life 333 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	I use Shell V-Power 93 Octane. No, I don't notice any difference. It's the 'placebo' affect we are all riding on.
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04-07-2007, 10:50 PM	#43
Lucid4000 Major 62 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 335i AW Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC!! iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i Sport [0.00]	93 oct or higher. But choice comes with who is selling it for the cheapest amount of $$ __________________ Mobile Addictions 718.877.7700 or info@mobile-addictions.com www.mobile-addictions.com
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