*OFFICIAL Chicagoland Chat Thread*

UdubBadger · 05-27-2009, 01:29 PM

Do I really look like someone who would actually TEST gasoline?

I always thought they advertised it to contain no ethanol.

CubanJJ09 · 05-27-2009, 01:39 PM

Yes u do. You correct "periods" on a forum.
I looked on the website couldn't find anything
I see the 10% sticker so I figure all of them can have it.

ragingclue · 05-27-2009, 01:44 PM

I would be ecstatic to find out that Shell V-Power has no ethanol, but I don't think that's the case. I know there was at least one guy on the forums who took his car in for the HPFP and used nothing but Shell V-Power. They whipped out their Bill Nye kit on his gas, and it came out to be like 15 or 18% or something like that.

Then again, I'm sure there are plenty of people who claim to stick to the top tier stuff when in fact they probably don't always do that. FWIW, I'm not so sold on the "Top Tier" crap anyway, as most gas stations in any area pull their gas from the same pools, and then just add their brand-specific detergents and whatnot.

CubanJJ09 · 05-27-2009, 02:02 PM

Just stopped at 2 shells (had to gas up anyways). One said all brands contain up to 10% the other just had contains up to on the above the nozzle

UdubBadger · 05-27-2009, 02:07 PM

Interesting cuz the 3-4 Shell stations I visit on a regular basis here AND in Chicago all have stickers on the V-Power that say no ethanol.

I did go to 1 that was 91 octane and not 93 like I normally see.

Maybe its just specific locations...

UdubBadger · 05-27-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

Yes u do. You correct "periods" on a forum.
I looked on the website couldn't find anything
I see the 10% sticker so I figure all of them can have it.

You Sir, are a jealous, jealous vato...

And for the record I have NEVER corrected a period.

timtech · 05-27-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

And for the record I have NEVER corrected a period.

I have had many a sigh of relief because of one.

ragingclue · 05-27-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Interesting cuz the 3-4 Shell stations I visit on a regular basis here AND in Chicago all have stickers on the V-Power that say no ethanol.

I did go to 1 that was 91 octane and not 93 like I normally see.

Maybe its just specific locations...

Hmm I'll look again next time I fill up. I just never even considered it a possibility. I was under the impression that they had to use blended gasoline in these counties because it's the rules.

I would love to find a place around here with no ethanol. That would make me happy.

kyleb350 · 05-27-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by timtech

I have had many a sigh of relief because of one.

I see what you did there

kyleb350 · 05-27-2009, 02:46 PM

I've gone to a wide range of stations from top tier to mom-and-pop gas stations and have been fine. Makes me think that just sometimes stations get a bad batch of gas.

I'm pretty sure all gas stations in those areas on the maps above need the 10% ethanol, unless there is some way for companies to get around that.

CubanJJ09 · 05-27-2009, 02:53 PM

Lol vato. I haven't been called that since the judge gave me 10 yrs

CubanJJ09 · 05-27-2009, 02:59 PM

I'll assume the price will be higher so I shouldn't wonder why if I do find a non ethanol

UdubBadger · 05-27-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

I've gone to a wide range of stations from top tier to mom-and-pop gas stations and have been fine. Makes me think that just sometimes stations get a bad batch of gas.

I'm pretty sure all gas stations in those areas on the maps above need the 10% ethanol, unless there is some way for companies to get around that.

well go to different shells around the area and check. I'll go fill up in an hour and post a pic... it says no ethanol added

UdubBadger · 05-27-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

Lol vato. I haven't been called that since the judge gave me 10 yrs

I called you that last night....

kyleb350 · 05-27-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

well go to different shells around the area and check. I'll go fill up in an hour and post a pic... it says no ethanol added

Are you in Chicago or Madison? Madison isn't required to have it

ragingclue · 05-27-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

Are you in Chicago or Madison? Madison isn't required to have it

He said earlier that it says the same thing in Madison and Chicago.

I don't think there's any way to circumvent the mandate though.

Specialops · 05-27-2009, 03:41 PM

Check out the link below for the highest octane gas in Chicagoland.

http://www.cruisintigersgto.com/for_...uel_finder.htm

UdubBadger · 05-27-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

Are you in Chicago or Madison? Madison isn't required to have it

I'm in Madison right now.

I've seen it in IL though, the shell that is on Golf and Greenwood in Niles (across from Best Buy) has the no ethanol sticker on it too.

CubanJJ09 · 05-27-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

I called you that last night....

Silly billy

CubanJJ09 · 05-27-2009, 04:18 PM

Now it's just festering. I don't want ethanol

UdubBadger · 05-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

Now it's just festering. I don't want ethanol

come up and visit....

CubanJJ09 · 05-27-2009, 06:16 PM

Yea right. Least Wisconsin has more to offer now. I won't burn it to the ground.

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UdubBadger Banned 672 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	Do I really look like someone who would actually TEST gasoline? I always thought they advertised it to contain no ethanol.
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05-27-2009, 01:39 PM	#8428
CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Yes u do. You correct "periods" on a forum. I looked on the website couldn't find anything I see the 10% sticker so I figure all of them can have it.
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05-27-2009, 01:44 PM	#8429
ragingclue One cam is enough 140 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	I would be ecstatic to find out that Shell V-Power has no ethanol, but I don't think that's the case. I know there was at least one guy on the forums who took his car in for the HPFP and used nothing but Shell V-Power. They whipped out their Bill Nye kit on his gas, and it came out to be like 15 or 18% or something like that. Then again, I'm sure there are plenty of people who claim to stick to the top tier stuff when in fact they probably don't always do that. FWIW, I'm not so sold on the "Top Tier" crap anyway, as most gas stations in any area pull their gas from the same pools, and then just add their brand-specific detergents and whatnot.
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05-27-2009, 02:02 PM	#8430
CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Just stopped at 2 shells (had to gas up anyways). One said all brands contain up to 10% the other just had contains up to on the above the nozzle
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UdubBadger Banned 672 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	Interesting cuz the 3-4 Shell stations I visit on a regular basis here AND in Chicago all have stickers on the V-Power that say no ethanol. I did go to 1 that was 91 octane and not 93 like I normally see. Maybe its just specific locations...
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05-27-2009, 02:46 PM	#8436
kyleb350 Brigadier General 420 Rep 4,710 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	I've gone to a wide range of stations from top tier to mom-and-pop gas stations and have been fine. Makes me think that just sometimes stations get a bad batch of gas. I'm pretty sure all gas stations in those areas on the maps above need the 10% ethanol, unless there is some way for companies to get around that.
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05-27-2009, 02:53 PM	#8437
CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Lol vato. I haven't been called that since the judge gave me 10 yrs
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CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	I'll assume the price will be higher so I shouldn't wonder why if I do find a non ethanol
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Specialops New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Burbs/Chicago iTrader: (0)	Check out the link below for the highest octane gas in Chicagoland. http://www.cruisintigersgto.com/for_...uel_finder.htm
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05-27-2009, 04:18 PM	#8446
CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Now it's just festering. I don't want ethanol
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CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	Yea right. Least Wisconsin has more to offer now. I won't burn it to the ground.
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