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Jeffblue 09-12-2010 10:47 PM
do any gas brands NOT dilute with 10% ethanol? that would be a reason to go there.

Zaggeron 09-13-2010 07:24 AM
I haven't seen pure gas for a long time. I can't even remember when 10% became the standard blend.

flashburn 09-13-2010 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 6spd (Post 718343)
just be wary of the age of the station. many older stations may very well have old fuel containers and pumps, making it easier for water to get into. Many companies require stations to have their tanks removed and replaced with new ones every few years. As far as hess goes, i'd never use them because, in my area at least, i cant even count how many customers ive had that say their car was running fine until they filled up at hess. they ended up with water in their fuel.
Yeah, that sort of thing probably varies from location to location. I've been using this same Hess station for years, both this car, and my car before it, never any issues.

JayYoon 09-13-2010 03:47 PM
what does costco use?

Jeffblue 09-13-2010 03:50 PM
costco sells gas?

hdskull 09-13-2010 04:02 PM
From what I found out, you get 10cents off per gallon at Shell gas stations if you type in your Ralphs card number. I fill up at Shell in SD, and it's like the same price as arco (after the 10cents discount).

Cmike2780 09-13-2010 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 6spd (Post 718343)
just be wary of the age of the station. many older stations may very well have old fuel containers and pumps, making it easier for water to get into. Many companies require stations to have their tanks removed and replaced with new ones every few years. As far as hess goes, i'd never use them because, in my area at least, i cant even count how many customers ive had that say their car was running fine until they filled up at hess. they ended up with water in their fuel.
You can add my uncle's X-terra to that list. Filled up at a Hess station in New Jersey because the price was so cheap. The next day, the car had to be towed and gas tank pumped because there was water in the fuel line.

I usually look for the newest gas station and always go with a major brand. Too many shady people these days.

ste01 09-13-2010 04:28 PM
Here in the UK running with 98 RON octane rated fuel, which is 93-94 AKI / PON octane rated fuel in the US

6spd 09-13-2010 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Zaggeron (Post 718680)
I haven't seen pure gas for a long time. I can't even remember when 10% became the standard blend.
It became standard a few years ago after the big ethanol explosion, what a crock that was...:shakes head: ethanol is HORRIBLE for cars, even in small doses.
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Originally Posted by Cmike2780 (Post 719379)
You can add my uncle's X-terra to that list. Filled up at a Hess station in New Jersey because the price was so cheap. The next day, the car had to be towed and gas tank pumped because there was water in the fuel line.

I usually look for the newest gas station and always go with a major brand. Too many shady people these days.
Got that right.

Chriz 09-13-2010 05:18 PM
My Z has only drank shell vpower, i got one within walking distance to my house so I just fill it up there.

shumby 09-13-2010 05:24 PM
Shell v-power for my G and FX. Hell i even put it in my lawnmower and snowblower

6spd 09-13-2010 05:57 PM
that's good stuff

Zaggeron 09-13-2010 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 6spd (Post 719484)
that's good stuff
2nd that. I use the same stuff. Fill up at the same gas station, same pump every time.

Jordo! 09-13-2010 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JayYoon (Post 717387)
Does gas brand matter?
The answer: Yes, on the basis of purity --> Top Tier Gasoline

Chan Chee Hoe 09-14-2010 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Chriz (Post 719447)
My Z has only drank shell vpower, i got one within walking distance to my house so I just fill it up there.
Same here.


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