Cal Vette

I have heard Chevron.....Any thoughts? :chevy :chevy :seeya :cool:

Corvette0096

I use Chevron.

SunCr

In CA, I don't think it matters. In San Diego, there is one distribution point with each brand (supposedly) adding their additives as it goes into the truck. In Antioch, you may be a little better off with the big boys in Martinez (Shell), Richmond (Chevron), Benecia (Exxon), and the smaller guy, Union 76 over in Rodeo. At least you got a shot at getting whatever's in it right from the refinery, but these guys will sell to each other too, depending on demand. And then you have the Bush edict dictating gasohol - Since that started, I haven't seen a single Chevron commercial, nor have I seen the 100 Octane Union 76 had at maybe 1 or 2 stations. Could it be that the 50 cents/gallon we pay over the nat'l. average is allowing them to make so much money that they decided not to advertise or put anything other than the corn syrup in it? I'm looking forward to the 2nd Qtr financials in August - the 1st were beyond obscene. Put premium in it, whatever is the cheapest, you shouldn't have any problems unless maybe it sits with a half empty tank for a couple of months.

pwrful c4

Chevron works for me. :steering:

2dogs

Chevron has the SLOWEST pumps. I avoid them because of this.

Did they have an accident/lawsuit related to this?

Shell seems to have the fastest pumps.

I use 91 octane from all the major brands - can't tell any obvious difference.

SunCr

Don't know of any "slow pump/accident" cases. Just the usual stuff: environmental - Lake Tahoe & S.F. Bay pollution cases along with human rights issues in 3rd world countries filed in Federal Court at one time or another. Maybe something local?

no_radio

Any major brand is OK, slightly different additives but good quality. Avoid the supermarket, smaller corner stores, RaceTrack, and Diamond Shamrock, but especially the supermarkets. They tend to cause big problems with deposits and soot in the combustion chamber and on the valves. This will decrease power and can increase detonation problems.
I use Shell...because I work for Shell...and we do have great additives. If no Shell around I use ChevronTexaco, Conoco, ExxonMobil. If none of those around, I punt.
Jeff

tuband

Chevron most of the time, but also Shell, Texaco, Amoco, Union 76, BP.

No Go

I don't put much faith in better brands of gas.

Gas is gas as long as the octane is sufficient. Besides a tank goes pretty...

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B84RADR

My wife says I HAVE gas, don't need to use any at the pump.

ScottsLS3

The pumps are so because the filter in them is old and clogging! :yesnod:

kittmaster

anything that doesn't cause detonation

hngacurv

I switch between brands about every 3 tanks. That way if one of the additives doesn't keep things completly clean maybe the other 2 will.

FoolCrzy

Taht actually seems like a good plan......

Mach85

Doesnt really matter they all are pretty much the same they have to be to stay in buisiness. I have 2 things I go by.
1. a station that has alot of traffic. (Fresh Fuel)
2. A station that does not charge you for air and water.

I will keep going if I see that stupid vending machine air and water rip off piece of S#!^ :cuss :cuss :cuss :rant: :rant:

Here in Nawlins that gives you pretty much one choice Shell. :thumbs:

Bear86

BP 93 oct. for my 86 coupe. No problems. :seeya :seeya :seeya

Sparky_OKC

Oh man, I hate to be a bugaboo but here goes. I do computer software consulting, and did an 18-month assignment for a large fuel wholesaler. Much to my non-belief I learned that USUALLY fuel is distributed - via wholesalers - at common distribution points, which may contain pipeline endpoints for numerous fuel companies. [What I was told was that the govt. had these set up during WWII - as common distribution points would be easiest to defend againt sabotoge. ] So, while the Big Boys can have their own refineries, pipelines, and fuel trucks, it's just as likely that the fuel in their stations came from another refiner-whoever had enough volume available at the best price on a given day. There's a term for when they add their own, proprietary additives to the fuel when it's pumped into the trucks for delivery - 'Splash Blending'. So, it's pretty much a commodity...I realize, of course, that doesn't take into account the condition of a given gas station's tanks or pumps...

black bart

You are right. I drove a tanker for several years and in addition to all of above they swap fuel while waiting to get on the pipeline. I have went to one major brand terminal and loaded then deliver to another brand station but when they get the pipe line they pay them back. When you buy fuel do not assume that it is what the brand name on the pump say's it is.

Teh Nam

You guy's are correct, most fuel comes from central distribution points. The only difference in gasoline from one vendor to another are the particular additives they put in the tanker when it is loaded.


Jay

J Z06

Amoco ultimate for the past few months. I always keep it full. It's a little more than the rest, but it's been good.

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