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BP
19.61%
Shell
31.37%
Mobil
8.82%
Sinclair
0.98%
Marathon
2.94%
Holiday
0.98%
Super America
0.98%
Kwik Trip
3.92%
7/11
0
0%
Other (Please Post Name)
44.12%
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Old 01-07-2011, 10:50 AM
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To all ove you that might be wondering abought 100LL, I used it in an 83 motor home 454 for 8 years put just over16,000 miles with no issues works great, yes it runs a little lean just retard timing and adjust carb and it will work with no problems, My 69 350 11/1 cr loves it to. No I don't run it straight in the vette but 70/40 the 70 is av gas, 100LL. I have an off road mid engine vw buggy 2332 cc 180 HP with duel 48 Weber's that has ran on 100LL for over 10 years with no issues, keep the oil and plugs changed on a regular basis, have used this av gas for Minny years with no issues, good stuff as far as I'm concerned, OH i work at an Airport where 100 LL is at my convenience, count afford it other wise.
Old 01-07-2011, 11:17 AM
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From Petersen Aviation.. They have done decades of research on fuels and hold the approval for "mogas" use in aircraft engines... "Maintenance costs are also reduced when using auto fuel. Many of our customers use auto fuel simply because their airplanes run better on it than they do on 100LL which, despite its name (100 Low Lead), contains twice as much lead as regular leaded auto fuel prior to the lead reductions which took place in 1986. This excess lead contributes to a host of problems, including fouled plugs and sticking valves."


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Exxon and Shell.... switch brands every year on all my cars and trucks...

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Old 01-07-2011, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dboz
sunoco super 93.
ditto !
Old 01-07-2011, 02:12 PM
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Sunoco Super
Old 01-07-2011, 02:19 PM
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Chevron only, but thinking about going bi-fuel with propane or compressed natural gas.
Old 01-07-2011, 02:24 PM
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Shell FWIW
Old 01-07-2011, 02:28 PM
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I use whatever they fill the tanks onbase with its 10 cents cheaper then out on town.
Old 01-07-2011, 02:40 PM
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What ever station I happen to be closest to when the needle gets close to 1/4
Old 01-07-2011, 03:13 PM
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Generally Exxon when I am around home. I'm not too picky though.

As far as the "smoke and mirrors" of octane rating, I have always put 93 octane in it and have never heard it ping. I only drive it 1500 miles per year or so, so I don't really care about the incremental $15 I spent on fuel this year to get the high test.
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Use BP because that's what they sell at our Costco. No problems and it's less expensive there.
Old 01-07-2011, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Ward
Glad to see somebody else that sees through the smoke and mirrors.

Costco for me.
In wich Costco?
I go to Marché Central's one quiet often and never saw one there (never looked for actually).
Are they cheaper?
Old 01-07-2011, 04:34 PM
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I live in MN so we dont have Chevron or Sunoco. We used to have Texico cause thats what my grandpas store was before we had to convert to shell
Old 01-07-2011, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Denpo
In wich Costco?
I go to Marché Central's one quiet often and never saw one there (never looked for actually).
Are they cheaper?
Bridge St. near Victoria Bridge.
Old 01-07-2011, 04:57 PM
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Sunoco leaded racing fuel
Old 01-07-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by northern77
Renew Fuel,

I have converted my car to only run on E85.
Ethanol is a high-octane fuel that reduces toxic emissions and my 13.5 to 1 compression engine really likes it as do I @ $2.50 a gallon.
Details on conversion.
Old 01-07-2011, 05:16 PM
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Chevron or Union 76 here.

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Old 01-07-2011, 08:39 PM
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YES, details on the E85 conversion, please! I have a station just around the corner from home that sells the E85 and it is at least $.50 cheaper than regular unleaded. which is now at $3.29 a gallon. Would love to be able to use it in my '72 with base 350 engine. Let us know the details.
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Hummm.... Since I just carry the T-Top panels,never put them on.. They are on the luggage rack.. Solar panels, roof panels... solar panels,, roof panels....
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I only run Premium Fuel in my vette.


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