Thoughts on Quality Gas?

jcosta79 · 10-25-2012, 06:56 PM

From what I understand, there is no difference power-wise or octane-wise between no-name gas and top-tier gas. Gas is gas and they all have to meet the same quality standards.

HOWEVER

Top-tier gasoline will have much more (and better) detergents in it to help keep your fuel system clean and running better. That is why they cost more than the no-name brands.

WITH THAT SAID

Fifth Gear just did a test on last night's show (Wednesday nights on Velocity) that showed that Shell V-Power made around 4-5 more HP than other top-tier and no-name gasoline. Keep in mind this was Shell gas from Europe which is not the same stuff we get here. (I'm sure it's close, but it's not the same)

PaulZ370 · 10-25-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetlife

Shell V-Power.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvg

Shell v-power everytime

nmjaxx9 · 10-25-2012, 09:57 PM

as long as its 93 its going in. I could care less the brand.

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.

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-26-2012, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvg

Shell v-power everytime

Same for my car.

50 plus · 10-26-2012, 05:41 AM

Shell V-Power 99% of the time...every time I use any other fuel my mileage goes down on my regular trips...Less mileage, less efficiency..sluggish performance...Here in north Tampa area Shell V-power is only a few cents more if not par with other fuels.

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.

anthonyy · 10-26-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

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

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

Quote:

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?

10-25-2012, 06:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	From what I understand, there is no difference power-wise or octane-wise between no-name gas and top-tier gas. Gas is gas and they all have to meet the same quality standards. HOWEVER Top-tier gasoline will have much more (and better) detergents in it to help keep your fuel system clean and running better. That is why they cost more than the no-name brands. WITH THAT SAID Fifth Gear just did a test on last night's show (Wednesday nights on Velocity) that showed that Shell V-Power made around 4-5 more HP than other top-tier and no-name gasoline. Keep in mind this was Shell gas from Europe which is not the same stuff we get here. (I'm sure it's close, but it's not the same) __________________ 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

10-25-2012, 09:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	as long as its 93 its going in. I could care less the brand. PapoZalsa and DEpointfive0 like this.

10-25-2012, 10:10 PM	#19 (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	#20 (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	#22 (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, 12:58 AM	#21 (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, 05:41 AM	#24 (permalink)
50 plus Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 83 Drives: 09 370Z TRG SP AT Rep Power: 17	Shell V-Power 99% of the time...every time I use any other fuel my mileage goes down on my regular trips...Less mileage, less efficiency..sluggish performance...Here in north Tampa area Shell V-power is only a few cents more if not par with other fuels. __________________ 09 Nissan 370Z Sport/Touring 7AT- K&N short ram intake/Top speed CBE/Eibach .320 sway bars/Fuse 48 steering interlock Delete/Intake duct Mod/Z1 25 row cooler__08 Sentra SER specV-K&N intake/Tanabe CBE/M2 downpipe/Precat delete Header...Commuter...

10-26-2012, 07:44 AM	#25 (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	#27 (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

10-26-2012, 11:37 AM	#29 (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	#30 (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

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