Which Brand Of Gasoline Is The Best?
 

I know all gas is the same, and it's the additives that actually matter. But which Brand has the best/right combo of additives for your car?

I've seen this debate a lot over with the guys on my bike forum but Shell seemed to be a pretty popular choice for premium gas as well as BP. Those are the only two I really run in my bike and I'll probably just run the same in my Z.

Excellent question. I was thinking about the same thing seeing as my first fill up is just around the corner. Anyone have any info?

I only use shell, but I started thinking today (after seeing the price for v-power go up) if this is really the best for my car? I read on another forum that its bad, so idk what to think about it lol.

I've never personally heard anyone say it's bad so i'd like to see what they have to say about that.

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me personally, only use Chevron or shell, if you put 87-89 then shell is good but if you go for the premium chevron feels better and the low grade 87 for chevron sucks. Also the 87-89 shell last longer compared to chevron's 87-89 ( I reset my odd... every time I fill up on gas). These are my own personally experience.

I know I was so close to a Let me google that for you myself! :icon17:

I use Chevron w/ Techron! Some QuickTrips have Techron also!
I work at an Audi dealership and two years ago we had an outbreak of misfire issues from
owners who used BP. I went to training up north in NJ and local sevice advisors there also had that problem with their clients! Each region has transportation and storage additives specific to their own demographics and weather. The German cars are designed to run on better quality fuel overseas so any problems w/ North American lower quality fuels really show up with those cars!
I've used only Chevron for the last 9 years with no issues!! Shell is indeed on Audi's approved list so they should be ok also! Just my 2 cents!

amaco or mobil

Wow I didn't think this question would generate this many responses. Thanks everyone for the info, I will continue to use shell (even tho its the priciest lol)

I use shell for the most part.
Always premium gas.

been using chevron 91 for 13 yrs on all our rides
i think we came to that choice because theres a chevron station in every corner lol
plus they are partners with texaco which was featured in the back to the future movies lol

BP has the worst gas on the market....it is known for its having water content and lots of sediment. I had to drain the tanks of three different cars since 2003 as a result of water and sediment from using BP gas. I swtiched back to Shell after those fiascos.

Good to know then about the BP. I personally haven't run BP in a year because where I live now there is a Shell on the corner and it's always on my way to where ever I'm going. :D Last time I ran BP though was before they started putting ethanol into fuel and it was back in FL, so who knows if that has anything to do with it.

I've always used Chevron, Mobil and Shell. As to this present day, I haven't experienced any problem.

I tried BP at for the first fill up, maybe first 1000 miles on my 350z, I decided to switch because I noticed that the gas wasn't lasting, then I began to research about that factor, why BP gas dont do the best miles per gallon on your tank.
It is documented in some journals that BP contains the most particles per volume of ethanol, and other blends already mentioned in here.
Ethanol will consume faster in your engine than gasoline.

Shell, Chevron and Mobil, are my safest and cleanest choices at this present time.

I really hate this ethanol in the fuel mix to be honest... I also feel like there wasn't sufficient testing on it's effects in an engine before it became a mandatory mix.:mad:

In S'pore,Shell V-Power is the best.

+1000 :iagree:

My personal opinion is that the brand dosnt really matter...whats more important is the age of the gas station. The older stations tend to have sediments that have developed on the bottom of their tanks that can lower the quality of the gas you're getting. I try to stick to newer gas stations to avoid this problem.

A lot of people seem to reccommend Chevron though...

I only use Shell V-Power

whats wrong with the ethanol mix? There has been plenty of testing done on it. and at those levels of ethanol (10%) all it does is minorly bring down the price of your gas, improve SLIGHTLY the octane rating, and make your combustion run a little cooler.

Really cannot hurt at all. if we stay in the 10-15% range.

Now, run anything higher than 60% and all sorts of crap happens. Fuel lines need to be changed, same as the gas tank floater, injectors should be bored out a little, etc..etc.. Not to mention that you run less BTU's per volume of fuel.


so as long as its low, I am all for it, bring my gas price down, run my engine slightly cooler its all gravy.

i use shell but most of my friends use costco premium..

I just got back from a road trip and only filled up at Chevron stations. I did get pretty good mileage using them but in ATL its a big pricey so I usually fill up at QT.

My Nissans always liked Chevron
 

I first started using Chevron Premium in the late 80's when I bought a Maxima SE, that car seemed to run better, get better mileage and idle considerably smoother. Along the way I noticed that nissan's specifically seemed to run smoother and get better mileage with Chevron. Ive had 6 Nissans and they all ran better on Chevron. By contrast my Mazda RX-8 didn't care and got better mileage with mid grade at any station. My Acura TL runs great on any gas and the mileage doesnt seem to be any different as long as I stick to premium.

76 76 76 :)

they aren't everywhere ya know :shakes head:

JMO but based on a trip I took in August to visit Yellowstone, Glacier and Canada's Jasper National Park, I'm not convinced that it really matters what brand of gasoline one uses as long as it's uncontaminated and meets the octane requirements set forth by the auto manufacturer. Here's a quick summary upon which I based this conclusion. BTW, I was surprised at how good the MPG turned out since I tried to avoid the freeways (much more fun/interesting driving on secondary roads IMO) and the trip involved traversing the US and Canadian Rockies several times. Anyway, JMO. :tup:

whats that CA fee about?

Shell V-Power everytime.

ARCO and some other stations in California (and maybe elsewhere, too) price their gas somewhat below the general market price but charge a small fee on credit/debit card transaction to encourage the use of cash. If you're filling up a nearly empty tank (which is the only time I use ARCO) then you still get a price break relative to other stations even after amortizing the $0.45 fee on a "per gallon" basis.

:rofl2: Please...............Gas is Gas. The only difference in gas is the amount that it is sold for to cover advertising costs.

All the stations buy their gas from a Generic Central Distribution center or what they call a " Gasoline Rack "

Gas DOES NOT come from any brand specific.

The truck that delivers and fills gas orders for Shell will also stop at Texaco, BP as well as NO Name stations until the truck is empty and the orders are filled.

This is FACT ......

So really....it doesn't make any difference where you stop....for me, it is usually the Shell gas station in town, the girl behind the counter is hot and I thinks she wants me. :bowrofl:

SORRY to bust your bubble.

Who told you this? Or, how did you come to this conclusion?

umm... yea where did u get this info? and my bubble isn't really burst, there wasn't a bubble to began with... just a question... lol

He is technically correct, many to most gas stations are now independently owned & operated. Oil companies over the past few years have been selling them off to get their name away from them (yes the name is still on the sign but they can say not their fault).
Gas stations will basically buy from the cheapest place, but they each have the additive(s) dumped in them per specific station. Shell has their own, Chevron, etc.

So yes, many stations get the gas from a central location, but in the end the additives or lack of can quickly change the fuel.

Is these thread still going? the question was loaded and people fell for it.

Did I miss something? I thought this was already established at the beginning.
All petrol starts from the refinery and depending on region, transportation type (piped versus trucked), local storage standards, fuel system cleansers, etc, etc, has different additives.
Refinery processes are changing currently to European standards which should generate a better initial product.(example being diesel w/lower sulfur content)
This will lead to more European engine options that we currently don't see here.
!!keep it going!! :p

Several years ago, auto manufacturers got together and put together a list of "top tier gasoline brands" which are recommended Here is the link:

Top Tier Gasoline

Whats not clear is if the manufacturers really believe they are technically better or if its just some promotional agreement they have with the oil/gas companies.

With regards to octane however, what I've always been taught by some auto engineers and ASE Master techs (i took a bunch of classes at a tech school out of pure interest years back) is that octane requirements do matter however, IF your car requires it based on engine compression. Our 370Z's do, so you should use a 91 or higher octane. The terms "premium" or "regular" don't really mean that premium is higher quality. The higher octane burns slower which prevents pinging in higher compression engines. Likewise, lower octane burns faster.

Yes this information was supplied in the first page of posts. I supplied a post with five links in it. The topic of Top Tier gasoline is covered extensively.

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