Thoughts on Quality Gas?

Dwight Frye · 10-26-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Def. no ARCO - that's just watered down gasoline from Mexico. Made my car run like **** when I put it in one time - I had to test it. It's also the reason it's like $1 cheaper than everything else.

I only use QT gas. Chevron and Shell are far too expensive out here - almost $.50 more per gallon it seems.

I have been running nothing but ARCO in my Z and G35 before that and a couple of other cars before those with no problems or poor performance at all. It's BP gas if I recall. We have about the highest gas prices in the country here in CA, I paid $4.74.9 last week for 91 Octane and I need all the price break I can get. Arco is the least expensive "name brand"
I do not buy from the no-name "Thrifty Gas" stations.
Regarding additives, I add 6 oz of MMO (That's Marvel Mystery Oil for those of you in Rio Linda) to a tank every thousand miles, and a bottle of Techron to the tank before each oil change. These seem to compensate for the additives that Shell or Chevron add and I come out ahead in the long run.

The MMO is good for the lubing the upper cylinder area, fuel pump and sending unit in the tank, which helps prevent the erroneous fuel level readings that many report, and the Techron cleans the injectors with a high dose of PEA.

Haboob · 10-26-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

I have been running nothing but ARCO in my Z and G35 before that and a couple of other cars before those with no problems or poor performance at all. It's BP gas if I recall. We have about the highest gas prices in the country here in CA, I paid $4.74.9 last week for 91 Octane and I need all the price break I can get. Arco is the least expensive "name brand"

ARCO is definitely not like that over here. It's the worst gas you can buy in Phoenix.

Zoren 370 · 10-27-2012, 02:09 AM

Im surprised that BP is not one of the Top tier stations.
Never tried Chevron but did hear from a friend her car is more fuel efficient with Chevron.

JungleZ · 10-25-2012, 10:10 PM

Ive used Costo,Chevron, Shell. SAME DAM THING.

Threadlocker · 10-25-2012, 10:45 PM

I tap the main vein.

Nothing but the best for my ride.

chops · 10-26-2012, 12:58 AM

might just be completely in my head, but all my cars have run like absolute crap on chevron. that techron stuff is terrible and kills MPG. switched to 76 or shell and never had issues

LakeShow · 10-26-2012, 01:10 AM

Did you know all gas is collected from the same refineries and just branded differently by the manufacturers.

anthonyy · 10-26-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Did you know all gas is collected from the same refineries and just branded differently by the manufacturers.

pretty much. but as discussed... it's about the additives

Z74Z09 · 10-26-2012, 07:44 AM

I agree that gas is gas...it is refined and pumped around the country. The difference comes in how it is handled after it is branded and exposed to dirt and water at your neighborhood station. The storage tanks always have a certain amount of water condensation and dirt contamination. One can only hope that top tier gas receives better handling...but that may not always be the case.

edub370 · 10-26-2012, 10:57 AM

i put whatever station is closest at the time's gas in my car... 91 is 91 is 91

jcosta79 · 10-26-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

i put whatever station is closest at the time's gas in my car... 91 is 91 is 91

91! Eeewwww.

93 here.

As mentioned, gas is gas. It's the additives that make the difference in price.

edub370 · 10-26-2012, 11:37 AM

93 is tougher to come by in Kc.

jcosta79 · 10-26-2012, 11:42 AM

I don't understand why some states insist on selling 91 and not 93. What possible benefit could it be to them?

binary0x01 · 10-26-2012, 01:57 PM

I rate my gas (this is butt dyno whatever, but I have a pretty accurate butt dyno(girls agree haha

)

1. 76
2. Shell
3. Chevron -- only use this when the other two are too far away, happens seldomly but does happen

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-26-2012, 03:20 PM

Intresting,

Typically use Sunoco since they are the closest and have 93 but they don't show up on the list. I guess I could try shell though they are a bit out of the way.

10-25-2012, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Ive used Costo,Chevron, Shell. SAME DAM THING. DEpointfive0 likes this.

10-25-2012, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Threadlocker Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 74 Drives: 2010 Nismo #169 Rep Power: 13	I tap the main vein. Nothing but the best for my ride. __________________ Not the alpha male, go ask someone else.

10-26-2012, 01:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Did you know all gas is collected from the same refineries and just branded differently by the manufacturers. Montez and PapoZalsa like this. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

10-26-2012, 07:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Z74Z09 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 59 Drives: 09 370Z SR T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	I agree that gas is gas...it is refined and pumped around the country. The difference comes in how it is handled after it is branded and exposed to dirt and water at your neighborhood station. The storage tanks always have a certain amount of water condensation and dirt contamination. One can only hope that top tier gas receives better handling...but that may not always be the case. Montez and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2010 ZCON and 2012 ZCON Best in Class/Best in Show

10-26-2012, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 21	i put whatever station is closest at the time's gas in my car... 91 is 91 is 91 __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

10-27-2012, 02:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Im surprised that BP is not one of the Top tier stations. Never tried Chevron but did hear from a friend her car is more fuel efficient with Chevron.

10-26-2012, 12:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	might just be completely in my head, but all my cars have run like absolute crap on chevron. that techron stuff is terrible and kills MPG. switched to 76 or shell and never had issues

10-26-2012, 11:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 21	93 is tougher to come by in Kc. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

10-26-2012, 11:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	I don't understand why some states insist on selling 91 and not 93. What possible benefit could it be to them? __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

10-26-2012, 01:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	I rate my gas (this is butt dyno whatever, but I have a pretty accurate butt dyno(girls agree haha ) 1. 76 2. Shell 3. Chevron -- only use this when the other two are too far away, happens seldomly but does happen __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-26-2012, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,408 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Intresting, Typically use Sunoco since they are the closest and have 93 but they don't show up on the list. I guess I could try shell though they are a bit out of the way.

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