Gasoline: TOP TIER versus Non-TOP TIER Usage

spryor · 10-22-2013, 09:09 PM

All,

Food is to the human body as gasoline is to an automobile.

The discussion of the use of gasoline appears to be a missing information gap on this forum. Very little information is available. Since this forum has already discussed in the past the use of various oil brands and viscosity types, I would like for the members of this forum to list the name brand (TOP TIER) or generic brand (non-TOP TIER) gasoline used in their Z cars.

In conclusion, maybe the Moderator can take the collected data and graphically display a histogram chart that quantitatively compares TOP TIER versus non-TOP TIER gasoline Z car owners.

Thank you for your participation.

spryor

Apoc370z · 10-22-2013, 09:30 PM

There isnt much option to choose from and i dont think we really need a chart for gasoline usage.

It could be different depending on where you are from and what grade of gasoline you have access to.

For Socal, i think Chevron and Shell will be my top choice. Theres a noticeable gain in throttle response with Shell gasoline but that could just be me. Not to mention we only have access to 91 Octane from regular gas pumps here

kfull · 10-22-2013, 11:01 PM

I know there's a big thread on this somewhere.....I stick with the shell v-power 93 octane

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-23-2013, 12:01 AM

I think Chevron is the worst gas for our cars. Shell is definitely the best gas. The engine feels powerful and very smooth with 93 v-power.

shaun66 · 10-23-2013, 12:41 AM

Honestly don't pay attention to where i fill up. Usually its Kroger or HEB haha

kenchan · 10-23-2013, 07:17 AM

93 octane

AyandehRacing · 10-23-2013, 08:03 AM

Always 93 octane, Shell V-Power or Sunoco... if its good enough for NASCAR, its good enough for me!

Joepro · 10-23-2013, 08:09 AM

there is a gas tanker fill station in delmont,pa I pass it all the time, at certain times of the day you can see all the tankers fill up...get go, source, bp, sunoco, I have seen countless differernt brands...I know they claim they add extra stuff after the fact but it generally all the same unless you step up to race gas...IMO. 92 or 93 whichever the station has that is.

eastwest2300 · 10-23-2013, 08:10 AM

I go where its cheapest, and 93 octane.. I keep the gas tank full..always!

ElVee · 10-23-2013, 08:26 AM

I also don't care what gas I put in as long as it's 91. I'm actually only aware of one 93 station (and only by word-of-mouth, never been there personally) in central Iowa and it's not really all that near me.

AyandehRacing · 10-23-2013, 11:17 AM

Power not withstanding, does anyone know if there is any difference from a wear and tear "health of engine" perspective in pumping 89 or 91 over 93?

Chuck33079 · 10-23-2013, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyandehRacing

Power not withstanding, does anyone know if there is any difference from a wear and tear "health of engine" perspective in pumping 89 or 91 over 93?

Yes. If you're running 89 in an engine tuned for premium gas (91/93) you're most likely pinging until the ECU pulls timing back. That's not good. There's a reason they tell you to run nothing less than 91.

SS_Firehawk · 10-23-2013, 11:22 AM

Shell all day. Even the Wife only goes to shell.

eastwest2300 · 10-23-2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yes. If you're running 89 in an engine tuned for premium gas (91/93) you're most likely pinging until the ECU pulls timing back. That's not good. There's a reason they tell you to run nothing less than 91.

you cant say it any better than that.

spryor · 10-28-2013, 12:18 PM

Everyone,

I would like to thank you ALL for your participation and brief comments taken from the survey below!

spryor

Quote:

Originally Posted by spryor

All,

Food is to the human body as gasoline is to an automobile.

The discussion of the use of gasoline appears to be a missing information gap on this forum. Very little information is available. Since this forum has already discussed in the past the use of various oil brands and viscosity types, I would like for the members of this forum to list the name brand (TOP TIER) or generic brand (non-TOP TIER) gasoline used in their Z cars.

In conclusion, maybe the Moderator can take the collected data and graphically display a histogram chart that quantitatively compares TOP TIER versus non-TOP TIER gasoline Z car owners.

Thank you for your participation.

spryor

10-22-2013, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
spryor Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Millington, TN Posts: 59 Drives: 2010 Nissan Versa Rep Power: 15	Gasoline: TOP TIER versus Non-TOP TIER Usage All, Food is to the human body as gasoline is to an automobile. The discussion of the use of gasoline appears to be a missing information gap on this forum. Very little information is available. Since this forum has already discussed in the past the use of various oil brands and viscosity types, I would like for the members of this forum to list the name brand (TOP TIER) or generic brand (non-TOP TIER) gasoline used in their Z cars. In conclusion, maybe the Moderator can take the collected data and graphically display a histogram chart that quantitatively compares TOP TIER versus non-TOP TIER gasoline Z car owners. Thank you for your participation. spryor Last edited by spryor; 10-28-2013 at 12:07 PM.

10-22-2013, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	There isnt much option to choose from and i dont think we really need a chart for gasoline usage. It could be different depending on where you are from and what grade of gasoline you have access to. For Socal, i think Chevron and Shell will be my top choice. Theres a noticeable gain in throttle response with Shell gasoline but that could just be me. Not to mention we only have access to 91 Octane from regular gas pumps here ubs234 likes this.

10-22-2013, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	I know there's a big thread on this somewhere.....I stick with the shell v-power 93 octane UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

10-23-2013, 12:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	I think Chevron is the worst gas for our cars. Shell is definitely the best gas. The engine feels powerful and very smooth with 93 v-power. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

10-23-2013, 08:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	there is a gas tanker fill station in delmont,pa I pass it all the time, at certain times of the day you can see all the tankers fill up...get go, source, bp, sunoco, I have seen countless differernt brands...I know they claim they add extra stuff after the fact but it generally all the same unless you step up to race gas...IMO. 92 or 93 whichever the station has that is. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

10-23-2013, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Honestly don't pay attention to where i fill up. Usually its Kroger or HEB haha

10-23-2013, 07:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	93 octane

10-23-2013, 08:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
AyandehRacing Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 68 Drives: '11 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 12	Always 93 octane, Shell V-Power or Sunoco... if its good enough for NASCAR, its good enough for me!

10-23-2013, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,818 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	I go where its cheapest, and 93 octane.. I keep the gas tank full..always! kenchan likes this. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-23-2013, 08:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	I also don't care what gas I put in as long as it's 91. I'm actually only aware of one 93 station (and only by word-of-mouth, never been there personally) in central Iowa and it's not really all that near me.

10-23-2013, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
AyandehRacing Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 68 Drives: '11 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 12	Power not withstanding, does anyone know if there is any difference from a wear and tear "health of engine" perspective in pumping 89 or 91 over 93?

10-23-2013, 11:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Shell all day. Even the Wife only goes to shell. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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