[Bimmer Al]

Originally Posted by MOAB

I siphon gasoline from my neighbour's car during the night. So, it's a bit of a crap shoot in that I don't know what he uses.

Awesome!

[Bimmer Al]

So no one on Esso 91? Because of Ethanol component?

[BavFan_08]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

So no one on Esso 91? Because of Ethanol component?

I'ved used ESSO as well..and dude honestly for my needs I found no difference.

I'm not trying to argue with anyone - I'm just saying my experience so please people out there do not attack me

I have found almost no diff between ESSO, SHELL, PETRO.

Petro 94/Sunoco I did feell a lil power boost, but it seemed the engined roared more and consumed more gas :P

But that's just me...as you can tell by my posts, I am no expert at this stuff.

I'm still learning how to drive over 150km/h on my bimmer

[dzenno]

Petro Canada 94 100% off the time..a few fill ups on shell 91..need all obrane i can get...

[pHo_e92]

Shell, i like the fact that they state there's no ethanol, and having V-Power is awesome haha

[samchoi604]

Originally Posted by homieG

Shell FTW. Gives me the highest mileage as well. Car just feels so much better with Shell gas!

+1 shell FTW

Trust me. I've tried them all in a little experiment (though not exactly controlled) I did comparing all my local gas stations. Shell 91 > Chevron 94 > Petro Can, in terms of smoothness and mileage. I wouldn't touch Husky because it's known to have lots of ethanol.

[Funk365]

Originally Posted by BavFan_08

Petro 91 for me. I notice no difference (in power or fuel economy) between Shell and Petro and I rather have the 5 cents off / L.

I could be wrong and maybe someone can prove it.... but I'm pretty sure that Petro's Fuel Savings reward card isn't such a great deal. I love their points program but think that the Fuel Savings card itself isn't such a great value. Just makes you feel good at the pump.... OOOOO I saved .05 / L woo-hoo.

If you do the math you save $10 on 200L but I'm pretty certain it takes more then $10 of purchases to earn the 14,000 points needed to reload the card. (Even with the reload being on sale right now for 11,000 points) I'm still not sure how great a deal it is. Yes they give out bonus points etc. occasionally on some of the purchases but I don't think it makes up for it. Save your points for something more useful then a $10 discount.

On average I'm getting about 9-10 points for every $. Total number of points from purchase / Total price of purchase.

So in order to get that $10 fuel savings I'd have to spend $1400. I'm no math genius but feel free to disprove me. Really don't think it's worth it though.

[BavFan_08]

Originally Posted by Funk365

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I could be wrong and maybe someone can prove it.... but I'm pretty sure that Petro's Fuel Savings reward card isn't such a great deal. I love their points program but think that the Fuel Savings card itself isn't such a great value. Just makes you feel good at the pump.... OOOOO I saved .05 / L woo-hoo.

If you do the math you save $10 on 200L but I'm pretty certain it takes more then $10 of purchases to earn the 14,000 points needed to reload the card. (Even with the reload being on sale right now for 11,000 points) I'm still not sure how great a deal it is. Yes they give out bonus points etc. occasionally on some of the purchases but I don't think it makes up for it. Save your points for something more useful then a $10 discount.

On average I'm getting about 9-10 points for every $. Total number of points from purchase / Total price of purchase.

So in order to get that $10 fuel savings I'd have to spend $1400. I'm no math genius but feel free to disprove me. Really don't think it's worth it though.

I will not disprove you Thanks for your analysis!

[Funk365]

Originally Posted by BavFan_08

I will not disprove you Thanks for your analysis!

Could it be?! My math isn't so bad after all? I was kinda hoping someone was gonna tell me I WAS wrong. Thanks for the support BavFan!

[harry$]

There isn't much feed back on chevron 94 in this Canadian thread,on the west coast there was a service bulletin put out by BMW on chevron 94 as to not to use it,is this still in affect ? What kind of reasons have the dealers given as to why not to use it?

[Andy M]

Originally Posted by Funk365

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I could be wrong and maybe someone can prove it.... but I'm pretty sure that Petro's Fuel Savings reward card isn't such a great deal. I love their points program but think that the Fuel Savings card itself isn't such a great value. Just makes you feel good at the pump.... OOOOO I saved .05 / L woo-hoo.

If you do the math you save $10 on 200L but I'm pretty certain it takes more then $10 of purchases to earn the 14,000 points needed to reload the card. (Even with the reload being on sale right now for 11,000 points) I'm still not sure how great a deal it is. Yes they give out bonus points etc. occasionally on some of the purchases but I don't think it makes up for it. Save your points for something more useful then a $10 discount.

On average I'm getting about 9-10 points for every $. Total number of points from purchase / Total price of purchase.

So in order to get that $10 fuel savings I'd have to spend $1400. I'm no math genius but feel free to disprove me. Really don't think it's worth it though.

I'm using Shell V-Power, getting Air Miles, AND 2.5c off per L (if you own your own registered corporation or trade name you can get a Shell business card).

[okevino]

petro can. closet gas station. like 2mins drive.
and their best one is 91.

[Belarus]

Petro Can/Sunoco 94 during Spring/Summer with tune ON, Shell 91 Fall/Winter with tune OFF


From the BMW Manual for 335i
"Use high-quality brands
Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol.....will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. "

[samchoi604]

Originally Posted by Andy M

I'm using Shell V-Power, getting Air Miles, AND 2.5c off per L (if you own your own registered corporation or trade name you can get a Shell business card).

Don't forget, with a minimum $30 shell V-power purchase, you get 10x air miles.

Another great reason to go with Shell.

[335BBS]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

So no one on Esso 91? Because of Ethanol component?

You guys are all imagining things. Esso is closest to my office so thats what I run 75% of the time. EVERYBODYs and expert. This thread cracks me up.

[335BBS]

Originally Posted by Blackout335i

http://www.google.ca/search?q=335i+s...ient=firefox-a

Hopefully this will end the octane discussion. Forth article down....STOCK engine on 91 vs 94 octane results....10+ hp..

Good work Blackout. I love the guys that insist they are getting better mpg on 94vs 91. END THREAD!

[Bimmer Al]

Originally Posted by Leaker

You guys are all imagining things. Esso is closest to my office so thats what I run 75% of the time. EVERYBODYs and expert. This thread cracks me up.

Yeah, I collect Esso points and at 91 octane you receive triple the points. Equates to a touch free wash every 3rd fill. I have not noticed any issues with Esso 91.

[giotein]

Shell V-power 91 and Chevron 94

[chuson]

I drive my LCI 328xdrive very conservative and consistent, my usual fuel consumption (in winter) is 12.1L/100km or 10.9L/100km in summer with 70% city/30% hwy. I use Petro most of the time since I get 5cents off and it's near my house. Once in awhile I switch to Shell and immediately I felt the car response faster, might be psychological effect, but gas mileage does increase a bit, can squeeze 60-80km per tank before the "empty gas tank" light turns on. It happened more than 5 times already and I'm sure it's not placebo effect.

[335BBS]

Originally Posted by chuson

I drive my LCI 328xdrive very conservative and consistent, my usual fuel consumption (in winter) is 12.1L/100km or 10.9L/100km in summer with 70% city/30% hwy. I use Petro most of the time since I get 5cents off and it's near my house. Once in awhile I switch to Shell and immediately I felt the car response faster, might be psychological effect, but gas mileage does increase a bit, can squeeze 60-80km per tank before the "empty gas tank" light turns on. It happened more than 5 times already and I'm sure it's not placebo effect.

The only way you would feel more response/power is if you accelerated quicker...........that would burn more gas.......Automobile magazine dynoed 335 and said zero difference in mpg between different octane fuels. Up to +10 hp going from 91-94. The only way you would even notice 10hp is if you were driving hard....and burning more fuel.