Gas Brands

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

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

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

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...

ethanol is HORRIBLE for cars, even in small doses.

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

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

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

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

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.

09-13-2010, 07:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 20	I haven't seen pure gas for a long time. I can't even remember when 10% became the standard blend. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 18	My Z has only drank shell vpower, i got one within walking distance to my house so I just fill it up there. __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 46 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 238	Shell v-power for my G and FX. Hell i even put it in my lawnmower and snowblower __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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ste01 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Helens England Posts: 28 Drives: 370z GT Rep Power: 17	Here in the UK running with 98 RON octane rated fuel, which is 93-94 AKI / PON octane rated fuel in the US