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02-01-2011, 01:18 PM | #1 |
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Which Brand of Gasoline?
Hey guys, any opinions on that? H ad a fuel pump replaced at 33 k. I bought the 335 at 27 k. I only use Shell V Power and the service adviser at BMW told me that's the best fuel, that's why it lasted that long. Car runs great now.
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02-01-2011, 01:47 PM | #5 |
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x2 on the Shell fuel. I wish we can get octane better than 91, at the pump, here in California.
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02-01-2011, 02:23 PM | #8 |
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Definitely agree with the above posts. Stick with Shell.
Squirrel brings up a good point. I'd like to hear from other Procede guys and see if different brands of gas make a difference with their autotune settings? |
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02-01-2011, 03:59 PM | #9 |
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I use only Shell Vpower 91 octane. It is a "top tier" gas which is the only type you should use. This standard for gas was developed by BMW, General Motors, Honda, and Toyota.
See http://www.toptiergas.com/ |
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02-01-2011, 04:07 PM | #10 |
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www.toptiergas.com
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html Can't go wrong with any of these, but I prefer Shell. But as long as you stick with those brands, you won't have to worry about using injector cleaner and etc. |
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02-01-2011, 04:45 PM | #13 |
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Anything 93oct
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02-01-2011, 04:49 PM | #14 | |
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The difference is the additive package that the gas station/brand adds to their fuel. The additives include modifiers, preservatives and detergents that might have more to do with lesser-discussed side effects, such as lubricity that affects wear on injectors and pumps. Aside from price, the only known difference is with those additives, which is why most manufacturers endorse the top-tier brands. I have no problem buying Exxon, Shell/Texaco, Chevron or QuickTrip gas. That's about all I can find in this area and fortunately they're all top-tier brands. |
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02-01-2011, 05:04 PM | #15 |
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Cool way to see which gas is best
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02-01-2011, 07:44 PM | #16 |
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Strange....my car always runs better with Chevron whether E10 or Ethanol free over Shell E10 (both 93 octane). Used Shell for over a year. All I use now is ethanol free Chevron 93 Octane. Either is better than the rest IMHO.
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02-01-2011, 08:01 PM | #18 |
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02-01-2011, 08:17 PM | #19 |
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check this out as it was interesting also...stick with Shell i'd say or 76
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=shell+procede |
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02-01-2011, 08:26 PM | #20 |
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I use lukoil or Shell, my HPFP failed at 23k miles, and I now have 46k miles and no issue. I also don't let the fuel go below 1/4 of the tank. I don't know if it does anything but I just feel it puts less stress on the fuel pump if you don't run the car down to fumes...
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02-01-2011, 11:54 PM | #22 |
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