Brand of Gas

nikegunit · 03-08-2007, 12:05 AM

what company do you guys usually choose to pump with?

personally i only go with Shell's Vpower oct 93

i've tried BP/Cheveron with Techron/Racetrack etc

so far, the engine responds best to Shell and the mpg has increased. 76 is fairly good as well IMO

BoostedBMW · 03-08-2007, 12:20 AM

I always put Shell in my turbo S2K, 93 octane of course.

teknochild · 03-08-2007, 12:39 AM

costco

yes thats a joke

themonotron · 03-08-2007, 12:51 AM

shell 91 octane ftw

OC ///M · 03-08-2007, 12:52 AM

I use only 76 100 octane in the E92 just cause it's the only local high octane I've been able to find...

for my other vehicles it's:

Mobil
Shell
Chevron

in that order...I know a little bit about it as I work with various energy companies (transmission pipeline and refinery line testing)

teknochild · 03-08-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OC kid

in that order...I know a little bit about it as I work with various energy companies (transmission pipeline and refinery line testing)

arent they all transported in the same network of pipelines, i heard (on the discovery channel

) that companies dont even get the same gas they put in

musc · 03-08-2007, 01:02 AM

I pulled up to a Shell station tonight since their gas is highly praised on this forum. I was disappointed to see V-power 92 octane?? That's the first time I have seen 92 octane. I am not sure if all the Shell's here are 92 octane, but premium around here is always usually 93 octane. I will have to check out some of the other Shell stations. I guess I will stick with Sunoco and 76 for now.

OC ///M · 03-08-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknochild

arent they all transported in the same network of pipelines, i heard...that companies dont even get the same gas they put in

There are several "independent shippers" such as Kinder-Morgan who own and maintain transmission pipelines (interstate) some are "gathering lines" that ship the more raw products to individual refineries for mixing of additives depending on the region, etc...the product within the host line are also changed and can vary...pushing jet fuel one month and "partially-refined" crude the next.

In addition, companies like TOSCO (76), Exxon-Mobil, BP, etc... also own their own pipelines (interstate as well)

So in answer to the first part of your question: yes, it is possible that a shipper could be transporting the same raw product to a variety of cutomers...depends on specifically on the area around the country/world and is not always the case.

I'm not sure if I understand the second part of your question...

nikegunit · 03-08-2007, 01:08 AM

San Diego's 76 has 97 octane, and that was a luxury...hard to find anything about 93 these days

MSimeon · 03-08-2007, 02:12 AM

does anyone have any info on costco gasoline? my dad has been using it in his c6 vette forever and i keep telling him to go to chevron. but i can't justify my response. anyone?

RaptorKTM · 03-08-2007, 02:16 AM

to be honest in my friends lambo he just puts costco and it really doesn't show much of a difference. i think its more long term then on the spot difference.

MSimeon · 03-08-2007, 02:18 AM

how will it affect the long term if you don't mind me asking? do you mean it would build up sludge or something to that affect?

RaptorKTM · 03-08-2007, 02:23 AM

yea if its not clean it could cause damage later on in the engines life

kujo · 03-08-2007, 07:59 AM

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

RiXst3r · 03-08-2007, 08:59 AM

shell 93 v-power

ingram4868 · 03-08-2007, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSimeon

does anyone have any info on costco gasoline? my dad has been using it in his c6 vette forever and i keep telling him to go to chevron. but i can't justify my response. anyone?

All fuel is mandated to have a base amount of additives to keep the engine clean. The bigger companies (Shell, Chevron, etc.) put in additional additives right before it is delivered to their retailers. Bottom line, Costco is fine in that all the fuel comes out of the same pipelines. It will not have the extra additives but in my opinion they are not that beneficial in newer cars.

HyperM3 · 03-08-2007, 11:34 AM

I try to use only Sunoco 93 in my cars. If I have to Ill use Mobile 93. A lot of the stations around here have been changing to Valero and Ive tried their 93 with no ill effects. I personally dont like Shell or BP/Amoco.

MSimeon · 03-09-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiXst3r

shell 93 v-power

Lucky Bastard

Driver72 · 03-09-2007, 10:38 PM

Stay away from Mobil.
Go with the Top Tier brands of gas:
76
Shell
Chevron
etc.

OpenFlash · 03-09-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kujo

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

+1

HyperM3 · 03-09-2007, 10:42 PM

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

Driver72 · 03-10-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

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

Top Tier rated gas.

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nikegunit $$$ 7 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Air iTrader: (0)	Brand of Gas what company do you guys usually choose to pump with? personally i only go with Shell's Vpower oct 93 i've tried BP/Cheveron with Techron/Racetrack etc so far, the engine responds best to Shell and the mpg has increased. 76 is fairly good as well IMO
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themonotron Private First Class 2 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	shell 91 octane ftw
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OC ///M Dr. Octagon 267 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	I use only 76 100 octane in the E92 just cause it's the only local high octane I've been able to find... for my other vehicles it's: Mobil Shell Chevron in that order...I know a little bit about it as I work with various energy companies (transmission pipeline and refinery line testing) __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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musc Free T_e_r_r_Y :) 223 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: X3MC, Audi TTRS MK3, 335is DCT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (9) Garage List 2023 BMW X3MC [10.00] 2011 BMW 335is [10.00]	I pulled up to a Shell station tonight since their gas is highly praised on this forum. I was disappointed to see V-power 92 octane?? That's the first time I have seen 92 octane. I am not sure if all the Shell's here are 92 octane, but premium around here is always usually 93 octane. I will have to check out some of the other Shell stations. I guess I will stick with Sunoco and 76 for now.
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nikegunit $$$ 7 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Air iTrader: (0)	San Diego's 76 has 97 octane, and that was a luxury...hard to find anything about 93 these days
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MSimeon First Lieutenant 30 Rep 372 Posts Drives: E92 335I BSM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Bruno CA iTrader: (1)	does anyone have any info on costco gasoline? my dad has been using it in his c6 vette forever and i keep telling him to go to chevron. but i can't justify my response. anyone?
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RaptorKTM Colonel 244 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	to be honest in my friends lambo he just puts costco and it really doesn't show much of a difference. i think its more long term then on the spot difference.
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MSimeon First Lieutenant 30 Rep 372 Posts Drives: E92 335I BSM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Bruno CA iTrader: (1)	how will it affect the long term if you don't mind me asking? do you mean it would build up sludge or something to that affect?
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RaptorKTM Colonel 244 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	yea if its not clean it could cause damage later on in the engines life
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kujo Major 151 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA, CA USA iTrader: (1)	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
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 355 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	I try to use only Sunoco 93 in my cars. If I have to Ill use Mobile 93. A lot of the stations around here have been changing to Valero and Ive tried their 93 with no ill effects. I personally dont like Shell or BP/Amoco. __________________ 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)	Stay away from Mobil. Go with the Top Tier brands of gas: 76 Shell Chevron etc.
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 355 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	You guys really like shell that much huh? Why is that? __________________ 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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