Petroleum Choices

BettyZ · 05-17-2019, 05:09 PM

Also it depends on altitude. For a non-tuned Z 89/90 is okay but not preferable if you're in say, the Rockies.

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Baronsmokes · 05-17-2019, 06:01 PM

I like Shell for my vehicles.
Only 91 octane at pumps here.
I have the Z tuned on 96.
I keep a drum at my house.

Airwilf · 05-17-2019, 07:29 PM

Shell Premium, zero ethanol (in Canada)

LennyK · 05-18-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Airwilf

Shell Premium, zero ethanol (in Canada)

Wish I Could Buy This...

Cyber370 · 05-18-2019, 06:58 AM

Highest rating for Shell Nitro V in Canada is 91 (ethanol free in my area). Highest rated gas is Petro Canada at 94, but with 10% ethanol. I use both during the season and Shell prior to winter storage due to it having no ethanol.

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HEK · 05-18-2019, 07:23 AM

Here in MA, we have Pride gas which is the cheapest in the State, actually next to the cheapest as which is Cumberland farms and it's 93 octanes and I see numerous Mustangs, Vettes, etc high end vehicles gassing up there so I think the gas moves quite well.
Funny how we worry about what kind of gas we use but we have the worst "diets" for ourselves, all we have to look is around us and see it...

Quicksilvers · 05-18-2019, 08:19 AM

For street duty I only use Chevron or Texaco 93 octane I have done several engine tear downs and found clean looking engines with not a lot of carbon build up the additive (Techron) Chevron and Texaco gasoline’s use makes their gasoline a excellent cleaning gasoline. For track duty I use VP Racing Fuels Motorsport 100 (MS100) or 76 gasoline 100 octane both were found to be excellent fuels to use at the track. Nissan highly recommends using “top tier” gasoline’s in all Nissan and Infiniti models. Also I would hope everyone is using 91+ octane in their Z since over time engine damage is possible using lower octane fuels. Definitely be selective what fuels you are deciding to run in your Z.

vtec to vvel · 05-18-2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

For street duty I only use Chevron or Texaco 93 octane I have done several engine tear downs and found clean looking engines with not a lot of carbon build up the additive (Techron) Chevron and Texaco gasoline’s use makes their gasoline a excellent cleaning gasoline.

This is what I was talking about earlier about gas being gas, but the additives is what sets brands apart. I will drive a bit further for Chevron gas bc of the Techron additive.

BettyZ · 05-18-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HEK

Here in MA, we have Pride gas which is the cheapest in the State, actually next to the cheapest as which is Cumberland farms and it's 93 octanes and I see numerous Mustangs, Vettes, etc high end vehicles gassing up there so I think the gas moves quite well.

Funny how we worry about what kind of gas we use but we have the worst "diets" for ourselves, all we have to look is around us and see it...

I've definitely had the thought "if I took care of my body like I took care of my car..."

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Zyonara91 · 05-21-2019, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I've definitely had the thought "if I took care of my body like I took care of my car..."

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It's always been body mind and soul. When in reality it should be: body, mind soul. . . AND car.

alcheng · 05-21-2019, 03:09 PM

Used to fill the tank with Petro Canada 91, the mother company is Suncor, which is Sunoco in US.

Then heard about the 0-ethanol thing in this forum thus give the Shell 91 a try..

the engine actually runs better plus a tad better gas-mileage.

Thus Shell 91 is the 1st choice, Petro Canada(Sunoco) 91 is the 2nd choice.

I avoid Esso as much as I can cos it runs the worst in my experience..

Zingston · 05-18-2019, 09:45 AM

I've used Sam's Club 85 octane in all my cars since 1995 and never had a problem....

Just kidding guys.

Red Voodoo · 05-18-2019, 11:18 AM

I'm pretty consistent with Chevron 91 in Northern California. I think an octane any less than 91 would have its drawbacks and wouldn't be worth the $3/tank in savings. Edit: Shell gasoline is my second choice, but I haven't used it yet in the Z.

sp911 · 05-21-2019, 09:17 AM

i try to use costco premium as often as i can, which is 93. they are a top tier gas. and they are the cheapest around.

dave11 · 05-26-2019, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

What gasoline choices are you making?

To begin with - Nissan recommends 91 octane
My area has mostly "secondary" suppliers like Sheetz, Wawa, Turkey Hill, ect
Finding first tier gas is problematic like Exxon, Shell, BP, Sunoco, ect

My question is I am afraid that "Premium 91" is stale or contaminated at these stations since most people buy the Cheapest gas possible & the good stuff sits in the ground forever.

Does everyone buy 91 octane (with ethanol 10% - 15%)?
Does anyone run 89 octane - without problems?
Does anyone run "Ethanol Free" gas - without problems?

Mine is Not a daily driver and some fill ups last a long time if the weather sucks.
It IS Spring / Summer and I hope to be driving more often...

Lets Hear From You About Your Gas Choices - PLEASE

If you don't use it for a really long time and use gas with ethanol in it, you might think about putting in a product like STA-BIL fuel stabilizer.

05-17-2019, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Age: 39 Posts: 5,264 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684372	Also it depends on altitude. For a non-tuned Z 89/90 is okay but not preferable if you're in say, the Rockies. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

05-17-2019, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Airwilf Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Niagara Region Ontario Posts: 166 Drives: 18 370Z Red 6M Rep Power: 10	Shell Premium, zero ethanol (in Canada) wideglideleon, Nixin and Zed_Eh like this. __________________ 2018 Solid Red, 6MT, Touring Sport Coupe

05-18-2019, 06:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19374	Highest rating for Shell Nitro V in Canada is 91 (ethanol free in my area). Highest rated gas is Petro Canada at 94, but with 10% ethanol. I use both during the season and Shell prior to winter storage due to it having no ethanol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

05-18-2019, 07:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 67 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 662	Here in MA, we have Pride gas which is the cheapest in the State, actually next to the cheapest as which is Cumberland farms and it's 93 octanes and I see numerous Mustangs, Vettes, etc high end vehicles gassing up there so I think the gas moves quite well. Funny how we worry about what kind of gas we use but we have the worst "diets" for ourselves, all we have to look is around us and see it... Tick64 and BettyZ like this.

05-18-2019, 08:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,038 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25465	For street duty I only use Chevron or Texaco 93 octane I have done several engine tear downs and found clean looking engines with not a lot of carbon build up the additive (Techron) Chevron and Texaco gasoline’s use makes their gasoline a excellent cleaning gasoline. For track duty I use VP Racing Fuels Motorsport 100 (MS100) or 76 gasoline 100 octane both were found to be excellent fuels to use at the track. Nissan highly recommends using “top tier” gasoline’s in all Nissan and Infiniti models. Also I would hope everyone is using 91+ octane in their Z since over time engine damage is possible using lower octane fuels. Definitely be selective what fuels you are deciding to run in your Z. vtec to vvel likes this. __________________ Mr. Clean

05-17-2019, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baronsmokes A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Bismarck Posts: 1,078 Drives: 2016 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 477010	I like Shell for my vehicles. Only 91 octane at pumps here. I have the Z tuned on 96. I keep a drum at my house.

05-21-2019, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418355	Used to fill the tank with Petro Canada 91, the mother company is Suncor, which is Sunoco in US. Then heard about the 0-ethanol thing in this forum thus give the Shell 91 a try.. the engine actually runs better plus a tad better gas-mileage. Thus Shell 91 is the 1st choice, Petro Canada(Sunoco) 91 is the 2nd choice. I avoid Esso as much as I can cos it runs the worst in my experience..

05-18-2019, 09:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684372	I've used Sam's Club 85 octane in all my cars since 1995 and never had a problem.... Just kidding guys. Memphis370Z, MZ DAIZY, BettyZ and 1 others like this.

05-18-2019, 11:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
Red Voodoo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NE Tennessee Age: 51 Posts: 142 Drives: a hard bargain! Rep Power: 8	I'm pretty consistent with Chevron 91 in Northern California. I think an octane any less than 91 would have its drawbacks and wouldn't be worth the $3/tank in savings. Edit: Shell gasoline is my second choice, but I haven't used it yet in the Z. BettyZ likes this. Last edited by Red Voodoo; 05-18-2019 at 11:41 AM.

05-21-2019, 09:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 13	i try to use costco premium as often as i can, which is 93. they are a top tier gas. and they are the cheapest around. cv129 and wideglideleon like this.

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