Brands of Gasoline = Actual Difference

kenchan · 12-23-2014, 08:57 AM

even if it's a major brand gas station, if that station is prone to flooding or not very well maintained the fuel in there can be bad.

that said i only use 2 gas stations. one in a rich neighborhood where a lot more cars run premium fuel, and another station that recently was renovated and got new tanks installed.

on my dd, i just go to this nice cheepo station where they've been serving good fuel for yrs.

theDreamer · 12-23-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

even if it's a major brand gas station, if that station is prone to flooding or not very well maintained the fuel in there can be bad.

that said i only use 2 gas stations. one in a rich neighborhood where a lot more cars run premium fuel, and another station that recently was renovated and got new tanks installed.

on my dd, i just go to this nice cheepo station where they've been serving good fuel for yrs.

That is another factor, turn over the fuel.
If you go to a Kroger or Wal-Mart station most people filling up are getting the cheapest fuel at the pump, meaning the higher octanes sit for months at a time.

mishuko · 12-23-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

even if it's a major brand gas station, if that station is prone to flooding or not very well maintained the fuel in there can be bad.

that said i only use 2 gas stations. one in a rich neighborhood where a lot more cars run premium fuel, and another station that recently was renovated and got new tanks installed.
on my dd, i just go to this nice cheepo station where they've been serving good fuel for yrs.

that is solid advice from the Ken. turn over, location, and storage container age all matter.

in a pinch fuel is fuel as you said but in the long run... yea... not the same.

if you had to get mid end gas maybe try adding some octane booster to help until you can find a 91+ station?

Merv · 12-23-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

that is solid advice from the Ken. turn over, location, and storage container age all matter.

in a pinch fuel is fuel as you said but in the long run... yea... not the same.

if you had to get mid end gas maybe try adding some octane booster to help until you can find a 91+ station?

^^^ this. I was super low on gas and had to pull in to a mom and pop store. Thank god they had some octane booster on the shelf!

Mt Tam I am · 12-23-2014, 09:56 AM

Is ARCO top tier or discount brand. I assume top tier, but it is the cheapest in my area.

JARblue · 12-23-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Is ARCO top tier or discount brand.

ARCO is Top Tier

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