What type of gas do you guys use for your 370z?

gillies · 06-02-2011, 06:03 PM

I wonder how much fuel they gathered for the test. When you buy fuel at a pump with one nozzle that dispenses two or three octanes, everything left in the line from the prior purchase is what you will get until the pump starts sucking your choice. Basically, you'll get a hose length of low octane before getting your high octane. If the test conducted by Good Morning America only comprised 3-5 gallons, it is very concievable that the octane value in the test sample was lower than advertised. Without knowing how the test was conducted, the test could be misleading.

As to octane, it is only necessary to run a level that keeps the engine from pre-detonating (pinging). If your car does not suffer from pre-detonation at 91 octane, it is simply a waste of money to spend for a higher rating. Also, higher octane will do little/nothing for HP, torque, or engine performance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

I go to RaceTrac for 93 only ever since I watched a show on Good Morning America which showed a Shell station with a surprise inspection. The inspection showed that the "93" they were selling people was actually just "91.5". I watched it probably 2 months ago. It was owned by an Arab/Indian family in another state out west I believe.

RaceTrac's 93 passed the inspection.

I try to only go to the newest stations too in hopes of having "cleaner" fuel since everything is new.

Heres a link to a test done a few years ago but I don't think it specifically names stations.
Is Your Gas Station Ripping You Off? - ABC News

christian370z · 06-02-2011, 09:21 PM

Unfortunately, the neutered 91 octane we enjoy in CA. I have gone to the VP Racing distributor down the road from my house on occasion to throw in a couple gallons of race gas once in a while but that is about it.

brian0128 · 06-04-2011, 04:03 PM

I usually use Exxon here in MD. The Sunoco by my house has failed their inspection multiple times for not using gas with the advertised octane rating.

cfweber · 06-04-2011, 04:55 PM

Shell

V power

happytheman · 06-04-2011, 05:38 PM

Whatever my neighbor's John Deer rider has in it!

delusional · 06-04-2011, 05:41 PM

Mobil 93 or Shell 93

ZeN · 06-05-2011, 07:47 AM

Ron 95 octane is the normal gas in Malaysia..my car drinks Shell V Power Ron 97 everyday..price @ RM 3.1/litre..about a dollar.

nixxer · 06-05-2011, 09:18 AM

100% Pure Unicorn Blood

If you dont get it, search for it

poorazn · 06-05-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

I tend to stick with Top Tier Gas. It meets a higher standard for the additives that help keep the engine cleaner from carbon deposits, etc...

you can read more at

Top Tier Gasoline

It also lists the brands that carry top tier.

Greg

Greg,

Thanks for this info. I never knew about this.

I knew there was a reason I never used 7-11 gas :P

VCuomo · 06-05-2011, 03:26 PM

Chevron 91

ryann.mendoza · 06-13-2011, 03:59 PM

costco 91 here.

Econ · 06-13-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

93 octane for those that have it available. otherwise 91 will suffice

tvfreakazoid · 06-13-2011, 04:55 PM

I wonder about the so called top tier gas companies. It seems they want you to spend more money i really don't think it really helps. Chevron, 76, shell are expensive. What is wrong using 91octane arco, sams, hell safeway grocer store chain gas and raley's grocery store chain gas?

Econ · 06-13-2011, 04:57 PM

its the additives i believe

c41006 · 06-13-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

its the additives i believe

That is correct. All gas is the same coming out of the pipeline the only difference is the additives put in by the retailer

06-02-2011, 09:21 PM	#32 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Unfortunately, the neutered 91 octane we enjoy in CA. I have gone to the VP Racing distributor down the road from my house on occasion to throw in a couple gallons of race gas once in a while but that is about it. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

06-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#34 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 14	the good stuff Shell V power

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happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Whatever my neighbor's John Deer rider has in it! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-04-2011, 05:41 PM	#36 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	Mobil 93 or Shell 93 __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

06-05-2011, 09:18 AM	#38 (permalink)
nixxer Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 163 Drives: Black 370z 6MT Sp/T Rep Power: 15	100% Pure Unicorn Blood If you dont get it, search for it __________________ FI TDX 12" \| FI LTH \| Injen CAI \| UpRev \| Tuned by AMS www.project-definition.com

06-04-2011, 04:03 PM	#33 (permalink)
brian0128 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	I usually use Exxon here in MD. The Sunoco by my house has failed their inspection multiple times for not using gas with the advertised octane rating.

06-05-2011, 07:47 AM	#37 (permalink)
ZeN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 115 Drives: 09 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 14	Ron 95 octane is the normal gas in Malaysia..my car drinks Shell V Power Ron 97 everyday..price @ RM 3.1/litre..about a dollar.

06-05-2011, 03:26 PM	#40 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Chevron 91

06-13-2011, 03:59 PM	#41 (permalink)
ryann.mendoza Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: sylmar, CA Posts: 67 Drives: 10.370z.PW.M6.sport Rep Power: 14	costco 91 here.

06-13-2011, 04:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	I wonder about the so called top tier gas companies. It seems they want you to spend more money i really don't think it really helps. Chevron, 76, shell are expensive. What is wrong using 91octane arco, sams, hell safeway grocer store chain gas and raley's grocery store chain gas? __________________ Mudders milk

06-13-2011, 04:57 PM	#44 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	its the additives i believe __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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