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motorhead · 01-26-2016, 05:26 PM

I always thought this top tier stuff was a joke.I pay no attention to it. I just worry about cost, convenience the correct octane. Never had one issue with fuel from anywhere.

pyroguy · 01-26-2016, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gajagfan

We use 93 from any number of local stations. It is all "up to 10% ethanol", and we have had no issues. I think the far bigger question is how in the hell does Tim Duncan fit in a GTR? The man is 6' 11" and weighs about 250. Maybe by highly modified you meant seating, not performance.

At 7' 275ish, they're aren't the most comfortable, but they aren't a Pontiac Solstice. (And no I'm not a troll saying some BS height/weight number.)

15rs/ss · 01-26-2016, 06:09 PM

All 93 V-Power here

thegreatwhite · 01-26-2016, 07:26 PM

iv found i get the best power and mileage out of shells premium.

Nessal · 01-26-2016, 07:59 PM

My cousin works at a refinery and he told me that the gas is all the same.

However, I'm sure there are companies that put their own additives in it. I hear about people complaining about certain brands of gas saying that they get knocking or pinging. IMO, it might be possible that they got bad gas or the octane that is pumped isn't as advertised.

krisprz2010camaross · 01-26-2016, 08:03 PM

I use Shell or Chevron for 91, but after doing the flex fuel kit I have been using E85 from 76 all the time. Lol I haven't filled up with 91 for a while.

Nessal · 01-26-2016, 08:04 PM

Also, I personally only pump at a few select stations because they are VERY high traffic ones. That way I know that the gas isn't sitting for too long. There are a few stations around me that is a ghost town.

DsCamaro1 · 01-26-2016, 09:19 PM

As for someone who use to Haul gas to the gas stations I use nothing but the best Premium gas from Shell. It's true gas is the same no matter what gas station you go to but the Additives in the gas is what makes the difference. I know Shell, Mobil, and BP uses high grade Additives. How do I know, it's simple I use to talk to the terminal operators and the lab technicans that make the the Additives. From personal exp, I would NOT use just any gas from any station. Here is why. When you pull into a gas station look at the environment around you if the station looks run down and the pumps are shitty or just doesn't look well kept then there is a very good chance that the tanks that the gas is stored in is just as bad which means you can get bad or dirty gas from the nozzle. Every gas station goes through an inspection from a Company that checks for leaks in the tanks and ground contamination the bigger gas stations or Corporate owned gas stations usually get inspected more often than not. Some stations are Franchise or owned by an individual person if the owner takes good care of the station usually he has a good tank system that is well taken care of. So choose your fueling stations wisely. Also it's a good idea to have a small gas can with you and pump some gas in it before filling your car this will help eliminate a possible CROSS DROP. A Cross drop is when a tanker driver accidently puts the wrong fuel into the wrong tank. For example if Diesel got into a Premium tank it contaminates the gas and messes up your engine. So IMO I would stay away from the less popular stations and go to the well kept Corporate or Franchise stations.

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Phenix · 01-26-2016, 10:28 PM

As was said above I try to avoid the run down looking places no matter what the brand. I also avoid Texaco because around here their premium fuel is around $1.25 - $1.50 over the 87 octane. So for me that pretty much limits me to Chevron and Valero, not many other top tier brands to choose here.

Lil' Nasty · 01-26-2016, 11:25 PM

Use Shell 93 or Exxon (most recent). I did put 91 with no ethanol a couple months ago at a price of 4$ a gallon....Needless to say I'll stick to the "reg" 93 octane.

Jeff_SS · 01-26-2016, 11:54 PM

91 octane from Chevron, sometimes Shell.
Or the other option.. (which isn't so available near me)

thegreatwhite · 01-27-2016, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

91 octane from Chevron, sometimes Shell.
Or the other option.. (which isn't so available near me)

what is this

Jeff_SS · 01-27-2016, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegreatwhite

what is this

E85. In a test tube, to test the ethanol content to see if it's really E85.
In this case, it's E87/E88, so good to go!

USMC SGT · 01-27-2016, 10:48 AM

I fill up at kroger with 93 and use my fuel points from buying groceries.

01-26-2016, 08:03 PM	#34
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	I use Shell or Chevron for 91, but after doing the flex fuel kit I have been using E85 from 76 all the time. Lol I haven't filled up with 91 for a while. __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

01-26-2016, 11:25 PM	#38
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Use Shell 93 or Exxon (most recent). I did put 91 with no ethanol a couple months ago at a price of 4$ a gallon....Needless to say I'll stick to the "reg" 93 octane. __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

01-26-2016, 11:54 PM	#39
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	91 octane from Chevron, sometimes Shell. Or the other option.. (which isn't so available near me) __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

01-26-2016, 05:26 PM	#29
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I always thought this top tier stuff was a joke.I pay no attention to it. I just worry about cost, convenience the correct octane. Never had one issue with fuel from anywhere.

01-26-2016, 06:09 PM	#31
15rs/ss Drives: 2015 Yellow 2SS LT Z28 cai tune Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tallmadge,Ohio Posts: 208	All 93 V-Power here

01-26-2016, 07:26 PM	#32
thegreatwhite Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal Posts: 315	iv found i get the best power and mileage out of shells premium.

01-26-2016, 07:59 PM	#33
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	My cousin works at a refinery and he told me that the gas is all the same. However, I'm sure there are companies that put their own additives in it. I hear about people complaining about certain brands of gas saying that they get knocking or pinging. IMO, it might be possible that they got bad gas or the octane that is pumped isn't as advertised.

01-26-2016, 08:04 PM	#35
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	Also, I personally only pump at a few select stations because they are VERY high traffic ones. That way I know that the gas isn't sitting for too long. There are a few stations around me that is a ghost town.

01-26-2016, 09:19 PM	#36
DsCamaro1 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 279 View My Garage	As for someone who use to Haul gas to the gas stations I use nothing but the best Premium gas from Shell. It's true gas is the same no matter what gas station you go to but the Additives in the gas is what makes the difference. I know Shell, Mobil, and BP uses high grade Additives. How do I know, it's simple I use to talk to the terminal operators and the lab technicans that make the the Additives. From personal exp, I would NOT use just any gas from any station. Here is why. When you pull into a gas station look at the environment around you if the station looks run down and the pumps are shitty or just doesn't look well kept then there is a very good chance that the tanks that the gas is stored in is just as bad which means you can get bad or dirty gas from the nozzle. Every gas station goes through an inspection from a Company that checks for leaks in the tanks and ground contamination the bigger gas stations or Corporate owned gas stations usually get inspected more often than not. Some stations are Franchise or owned by an individual person if the owner takes good care of the station usually he has a good tank system that is well taken care of. So choose your fueling stations wisely. Also it's a good idea to have a small gas can with you and pump some gas in it before filling your car this will help eliminate a possible CROSS DROP. A Cross drop is when a tanker driver accidently puts the wrong fuel into the wrong tank. For example if Diesel got into a Premium tank it contaminates the gas and messes up your engine. So IMO I would stay away from the less popular stations and go to the well kept Corporate or Franchise stations. [

01-26-2016, 10:28 PM	#37
Phenix Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 121	As was said above I try to avoid the run down looking places no matter what the brand. I also avoid Texaco because around here their premium fuel is around $1.25 - $1.50 over the 87 octane. So for me that pretty much limits me to Chevron and Valero, not many other top tier brands to choose here.

01-27-2016, 10:48 AM	#42
USMC SGT Drives: 2021 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: South Lyon,MI Posts: 64	I fill up at kroger with 93 and use my fuel points from buying groceries.