SharpUSMC

I have searched the forums and online and tried to read up on the cleanest and best performing fuel to put in my 2009 C6. I currently fill up at Shell with V-Power and have been nothing but happy but I figured I would throw a feeler out there and see the community's opinons.

Jimbo 89

In my area, (central Fl.), it seems to be the lowest priced top tier fuel.

LEAVINU

Not sure if it is or isn't but would love to hear someone "prove" it's the best if they feel it is.

I stick with QT since it's probably the "freshest" gas out there in the sense of being constantly supplied.

Gearhead Jim

To keep the engine clean, you want a Top Tier fuel and Shell is on the list.

All Top Tier Premiums are probably close enough to each other, that you can consider them interchangeable.

I use Shell at home and Mobil in Florida, for the very slight benefit of alternating two different additive packages. But that's kinda over the top.

croatbob

why is usa v plus 93 octane here n 98 octane in australia? i miss my 98 octane!

Gabbiani

All our shells are e10. I don't mind it for normal driving but when beating on it still prefer 100% gas. They do have some of the better prices.

Gabbiani

Careful - may be a different scale.

EVRose

Your lucky you got 93. It only goes up to 91 around here.

John Harry

According to Wikipedia octane in Australia is measured as RON, while in the US it is (R+M)/2). There is a 4 to 5 point difference, so 98 in Australia is about 93 in the US.

Red08

I usually use Shell because the octane rating tends to be higher than other premiums sold where I live. Never had any problems with any premium brand that I have used.

Rebel 1

I use Shell V power because the Chevron stations left the area.

Used the "100% pure gas" for a while, but now with a $.54 difference per gallon, didn't seem worth it.

truckplay

the difference between top tier fuels is the additive package. the other trick it to go where there is a large volume of turn over so you don't end up with watery fuel & with rusty fuel deposits.
I have never heard of one being better that another. If you believe car magazines, they test cars with SHELL fuel though ? for as long as I can remember I try to only buy, Shell, Chevron & BP fuels for my cars, trucks & bikes.

icntdrv55

As long as you're putting regular miles on your Vette and filling up every couple of months, 10% ethanol fuel shouldn't be a problem. If you're one of the Vette owners who only drives a few hundred miles a year where a tank might last you 4-6 months, I'd recommend using non-EtOH fuel or minimally, put some Stabil or other fuel additive in at every fill-up. Moisture is the main enemy of letting EtOH fuel sit in your tanks for months at a time.

haljensen

Chevron. Techron additive has proven to solve fuel gauge problems. Why buy Techron in the parts store when you can get it in the gas you buy?

OBSSSD

Shell gas is garbage I would never put it in my car

ShaneFap

I've always had the best luck with BP.


Stay far far far AWAY from QT.

ls1121

What is QT? I have never heard of this brand.

EVRose

Why is it garbage and how is it different than any other top tier gas? Please enlighten me.

ShaneFap

QuickTrip.

There is alot of them around here these parts of St.Louis.

Rebel 1

No problems with the 10% ethanol. I just prefer 100% pure gas. When running it, car seemed to get slightly better gas mileage with better performance. Can't say Absolutely that it did though.

I do use 100% pure gas is in my power equipment and Stabil when needed.

You are absolutely correct about moisture using E10 and letting it sit. Friend of mine left E10 in a car for a year or two. Talk about a bad smell! He had to drain the tank and refill with fresh fuel.