Which fuel is better Shell or BP?

ricky bobby · 12-02-2009, 06:52 AM

If both are 93 octane which is better for my Z? Your opinion and past experiences with either will be very much appreciated.

Chan Chee Hoe · 12-02-2009, 09:45 AM

In S'pore,there are no more B.P.,& for shell,only V-Power is the best,the rest of the petrol,all the same..Esso,SPC,Caltex...

Blown32 · 12-02-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby

If both are 93 octane which is better for my Z? Your opinion and past experiences with either will be very much appreciated.

If you have the availability to 93 octane it isn't going to much matter the "brand"?Use it and enjoy the car!

Modshack · 12-02-2009, 03:53 PM

Boxers or briefs?

Blown32 · 12-02-2009, 03:59 PM

Its that gene pool you was talking about!..lol!

elmz · 12-02-2009, 05:17 PM

All I can say from my experience, is that I get more MPG's from Shell gas. Other than that I have no clue...

Blown32 · 12-02-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

All I can say from my experience, is that I get more MPG's from Shell gas. Other than that I have no clue...

As I said my friend as long as minimum 91 octane all are good.Just a preference thing as to brand.Every brand has its cheerleaders!

CBRich · 12-02-2009, 06:47 PM

Only thing I really do is try to avoid any gas with Ethanol.

BennytheBlade · 12-02-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Only thing I really do is try to avoid any gas with Ethanol.

amen

Modshack · 12-02-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown32

Its that gene pool you was talking about!..lol!

Matt · 12-02-2009, 07:38 PM

One website that gets tossed around frequently is toptiergas.com. BP is not on there, so take that how you want. Some people laugh at that site and their testing, some people swear by it.

Zsteve · 12-02-2009, 07:50 PM

I think the gas is the same, its just what each different company puts in it as additives. Most have additives to help keep the injectors and all clean. As far as how the gas is produced I doubt there is a difference in the process that makes one brand better than another.

jikhead · 12-02-2009, 07:54 PM

1. Very hard to find a station now-a-days that isn't using the 10% ethanol.

I have several friends who own gas stations...
Unless the station is corporate owned will you find they are using their own refined gasoline; and even in some cases they don't. Most gas stations get their gas from the same place. There are only a few refineries, so all gas comes from one of them. Most stations buy gas and select which octane they want to buy. There are certain strategic locations throughtout the country where gas is pumped out of the distribution lines and offloaded to gas trucks. Also, gas in the pipelines is 87 octane coming from the refinery. The refinery will pour an additive into the lines every so often, which in turn makes the gas 91, 92, 93 octane respectfully. So say the gas station purchased 93 octane gas. When their truck delivery company goes to fill up the tanker, they get whatever octane of gas that is in the pipeline at that time. So even though you bought 93 doesn't mean that's what you'll get on delivery. That's the way the old inefficient infrastructure system works.

370Zsteve · 12-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Neither. Mobil is the best. It's closest to my house.

m4a1mustang · 12-02-2009, 08:10 PM

WaWa is the best because you can get an awesome WaWa chocolate milk when you fill up.

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Shell	24	80.00%
BP	6	20.00%
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12-02-2009, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
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12-02-2009, 07:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	One website that gets tossed around frequently is toptiergas.com. BP is not on there, so take that how you want. Some people laugh at that site and their testing, some people swear by it. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

12-02-2009, 07:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	I think the gas is the same, its just what each different company puts in it as additives. Most have additives to help keep the injectors and all clean. As far as how the gas is produced I doubt there is a difference in the process that makes one brand better than another. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Neither. Mobil is the best. It's closest to my house. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-02-2009, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	In S'pore,there are no more B.P.,& for shell,only V-Power is the best,the rest of the petrol,all the same..Esso,SPC,Caltex...

12-02-2009, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blown32 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.J. Posts: 289 Drives: 09 370Z Blk sport 6T Rep Power: 16	Its that gene pool you was talking about!..lol!

12-02-2009, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	All I can say from my experience, is that I get more MPG's from Shell gas. Other than that I have no clue...

12-02-2009, 06:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Only thing I really do is try to avoid any gas with Ethanol.

12-02-2009, 07:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	1. Very hard to find a station now-a-days that isn't using the 10% ethanol. I have several friends who own gas stations... Unless the station is corporate owned will you find they are using their own refined gasoline; and even in some cases they don't. Most gas stations get their gas from the same place. There are only a few refineries, so all gas comes from one of them. Most stations buy gas and select which octane they want to buy. There are certain strategic locations throughtout the country where gas is pumped out of the distribution lines and offloaded to gas trucks. Also, gas in the pipelines is 87 octane coming from the refinery. The refinery will pour an additive into the lines every so often, which in turn makes the gas 91, 92, 93 octane respectfully. So say the gas station purchased 93 octane gas. When their truck delivery company goes to fill up the tanker, they get whatever octane of gas that is in the pipeline at that time. So even though you bought 93 doesn't mean that's what you'll get on delivery. That's the way the old inefficient infrastructure system works.

12-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	WaWa is the best because you can get an awesome WaWa chocolate milk when you fill up. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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