Octane/station???

spitfiretr7 · 06-11-2012, 08:15 PM

And yes the snowblower (Briggs & Stratton), lawnmower (Honda), and stihl hedge trimmer all spec Do Not Use Ethanol fuel.....

gotchu99 · 06-11-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfiretr7

And yes the snowblower (Briggs & Stratton), lawnmower (Honda), and stihl hedge trimmer all spec Do Not Use Ethanol fuel.....

Yup, and here on Long Island Ny
ethanol is required by law. Nice to know I have no choice but to use gas that harms my equiptment. Fuel Stabil somewhat helps I'm told. The EPA blows.
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Z eliminator · 06-12-2012, 08:17 AM

When i go to the track i use petro can 94 + lucas octain booster.

N0SL3N · 07-04-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Da.Menace

As Dizzy said, Shell 91 is the best. Too bad they don't offer 94 for those who tuned for it

The guy who tuned my car said to use any gas except for shell. I wonder why?

ShinyBlueZ · 07-04-2012, 06:51 PM

So ethanol can destroy your motor and he can offer to fix it for you at a hooked up buddy price?

Snakes709 · 07-04-2012, 07:16 PM

I been using 94 octane for years now and it never harmed the engine. It only contains 10% ethanol so i dont know why people are so scared of it.

Dizzy · 07-04-2012, 08:42 PM

I was at Petro Can filling up today and I noticed they don't have the "contains ethanol" sticker on the pump. Maybe it's clean too. They also have 94.

6MT · 07-04-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

I was at Petro Can filling up today and I noticed they don't have the "contains ethanol" sticker on the pump. Maybe it's clean too. They also have 94.

All gas in Canada has at least 5 percent ethanol. (Government mandated.) Most companies went one better...10 percent. I believe there are a few companies that have not yet made the change to the (new) law. But they must after September 2012.

Edit: I might have that date wrong.

Snakes709 · 07-04-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

I was at Petro Can filling up today and I noticed they don't have the "contains ethanol" sticker on the pump. Maybe it's clean too. They also have 94.

it contains 10%. We just got a few places in edmonton and with it and i got right excited. Decided to check the petro can website and it says it contains 10%. One of my buddies that is tuned on 94 Octane from Huskys said he tried 94 from Petro and got a bunch of knock. I'm tuned for 94 huskys but been using 94 petrocan for awhile but havent been going WOT since my clutch was toast. Once i get my car back from the dealership tomorrow and break the new clutch in ill do some datalogs with 94 from Petro and see if there is any difference.

LMBmikeZ · 07-05-2012, 09:53 AM

It was my understand that shell is the only company with premium fuel @ 0% ethanol (only in there 91 though) This was a hot topic for Z32 guys because we didn't want anything in there to damage our FI systems.....

If what 6MT says is true, I will be very disappointed in our government, but this down;t surprise me I am disappointed on a daily basis

should also note in my Z cars I have only been using shell 91 for past 5 seasons (last 2 I had with z32, and the past 3 with my z34 I have had no problems with either car!

Zat_Zuma · 07-05-2012, 10:06 AM

From what I can tell from my work bulletins announcements is that Shell 91 is ethanol free and Shell 89 has up to 5% and 87 octane has up to 10%, which is government mandated. Great deal for the oil companies ...cheap volume additive.

That being said: between product cross contamination, E&S not really telling us what is really going on; I reserve the right to be wrong and corrected later. From my research and inquiries; there is no ethanol additive in Shell 91 fuel.

The government has mandated that all fuel that contains ethanol, must have a sign that says so, on the fuel pump. But really, what does that mean?

Anyone have any good info on the PetroCan 94 octane?

blackcherry20 · 07-05-2012, 12:36 PM

I consistently run 93, for some reason I was under the impression I was supposed to and that is the highest available in my area...unless there is a good reason not to (feedback please) I will continue along that path.

Trilitheum · 07-05-2012, 01:19 PM

List here of ethanol free gas stations in Canada and the US. List is maintained by the members so it could be out of date in some instances but it gives some pretty good data.

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

LMBmikeZ · 07-05-2012, 05:19 PM

Nice I added a couple of the shells from our area!

Trillium we still need to hook up! I still have a clutch spring for you if you want it!

Trilitheum · 07-05-2012, 05:55 PM

I thought Petro-Can did have ethanol free premium as well but I see they are no longer on the website, doing a little google searching I found they recently changed. Shell it is then.

^I know, I do still want the spring, it's been crazy with moving houses trying to find free time these days. This weekend sometime looks like it should work if you are around.

06-12-2012, 08:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	When i go to the track i use petro can 94 + lucas octain booster. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

07-04-2012, 07:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 18	I been using 94 octane for years now and it never harmed the engine. It only contains 10% ethanol so i dont know why people are so scared of it. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

07-04-2012, 08:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
Dizzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milton, On Posts: 234 Drives: 10 HW 6MT SPT/NAV Rep Power: 15	I was at Petro Can filling up today and I noticed they don't have the "contains ethanol" sticker on the pump. Maybe it's clean too. They also have 94. __________________

07-05-2012, 09:53 AM	#25 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	It was my understand that shell is the only company with premium fuel @ 0% ethanol (only in there 91 though) This was a hot topic for Z32 guys because we didn't want anything in there to damage our FI systems..... If what 6MT says is true, I will be very disappointed in our government, but this down;t surprise me I am disappointed on a daily basis should also note in my Z cars I have only been using shell 91 for past 5 seasons (last 2 I had with z32, and the past 3 with my z34 I have had no problems with either car! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

07-05-2012, 10:06 AM	#26 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	From what I can tell from my work bulletins announcements is that Shell 91 is ethanol free and Shell 89 has up to 5% and 87 octane has up to 10%, which is government mandated. Great deal for the oil companies ...cheap volume additive. That being said: between product cross contamination, E&S not really telling us what is really going on; I reserve the right to be wrong and corrected later. From my research and inquiries; there is no ethanol additive in Shell 91 fuel. The government has mandated that all fuel that contains ethanol, must have a sign that says so, on the fuel pump. But really, what does that mean? Anyone have any good info on the PetroCan 94 octane? __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

06-11-2012, 08:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
spitfiretr7 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Burlington Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370Z Sp 6M CSilv Rep Power: 15	And yes the snowblower (Briggs & Stratton), lawnmower (Honda), and stihl hedge trimmer all spec Do Not Use Ethanol fuel.....

07-04-2012, 06:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
ShinyBlueZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In My Z Posts: 462 Drives: Shiniest Bluest Z Rep Power: 13	So ethanol can destroy your motor and he can offer to fix it for you at a hooked up buddy price?

07-05-2012, 12:36 PM	#27 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	I consistently run 93, for some reason I was under the impression I was supposed to and that is the highest available in my area...unless there is a good reason not to (feedback please) I will continue along that path. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

07-05-2012, 01:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 14	List here of ethanol free gas stations in Canada and the US. List is maintained by the members so it could be out of date in some instances but it gives some pretty good data. Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

07-05-2012, 05:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Nice I added a couple of the shells from our area! Trillium we still need to hook up! I still have a clutch spring for you if you want it! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

07-05-2012, 05:55 PM	#30 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 14	I thought Petro-Can did have ethanol free premium as well but I see they are no longer on the website, doing a little google searching I found they recently changed. Shell it is then. ^I know, I do still want the spring, it's been crazy with moving houses trying to find free time these days. This weekend sometime looks like it should work if you are around. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

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