Which Gas Brand Do You Use?

370Z JT · 04-01-2010, 08:48 PM

Hey guys! I'm about to fill up my Z for the very first time! I was wondering what Premium Gas do you guys use for the Z's? Or does it even matter?

jikhead · 04-01-2010, 09:03 PM

Nowadays, it doesn't really matter; I'm sure others will disagree with me. Nearly every gas station is using the 10% ethanol thing. The vast majority of gas stations (including gas brands like Texaco, Shell, etc.) get there gas from the same pipeline. Most stations are owned by independent companies or individual owners. Unless you know that the station is corporate owned, will that station be actually using their own gas. So with that said, nearly every gas station in your area...the gas will be the same gas since it all came from the same refinery and pipeline to your area. The trucks are just carriers who transport from A to B. Trust me, I have two friends who own several gas stations and this is how it was explained to me. I can elaborate more for you if need be.

370Z JT · 04-01-2010, 09:59 PM

^good to know!

Mike · 04-01-2010, 10:01 PM

QuikTrip. they are a top tier certified supplier, and on the inexpensive side.

CrownR426 · 04-01-2010, 10:04 PM

BP always been getting 93 cash full her up!

tru_Asiatik · 04-01-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jikhead

Nowadays, it doesn't really matter; I'm sure others will disagree with me. Nearly every gas station is using the 10% ethanol thing. The vast majority of gas stations (including gas brands like Texaco, Shell, etc.) get there gas from the same pipeline. Most stations are owned by independent companies or individual owners. Unless you know that the station is corporate owned, will that station be actually using their own gas. So with that said, nearly every gas station in your area...the gas will be the same gas since it all came from the same refinery and pipeline to your area. The trucks are just carriers who transport from A to B. Trust me, I have two friends who own several gas stations and this is how it was explained to me. I can elaborate more for you if need be.

true same gas different additives tho ie chevron/techron shell vpower

more expensive/named stations like shell and chevron uses way better additves compare to lower end stations ie costco
they use bare minimum government requirements which overtime could cuase buildup on your engine and hinder performance

ive always been a fan of chevron 93 octaneand been using it since i started driving almost 15 yrs

tbonesteak · 04-02-2010, 12:18 AM

I always use Chevron

SoCal 370Z · 04-02-2010, 12:18 AM

I only use the recommended Nissan Premium, by Nissan, and I only use the recommended Nissan Ester oil too, by Nissan. The Nissan Premium fuel is hard to find even though I am in Southern California because only few Nissan dealerships pump it.

Dustin@AEperformance · 04-02-2010, 01:47 AM

I've always been a Union 76 guy...but to each their own!

Chriz · 04-02-2010, 01:50 AM

I only use shell considering there is one right across my neighborhood

lifeztream · 04-02-2010, 02:47 AM

91 octane ONLY?

corner3garage · 04-02-2010, 05:42 PM

chevron or shell

boostedz · 04-04-2010, 02:52 PM

chevron!

ZCarMan · 04-04-2010, 07:43 PM

Chevron or Texaco w/Techron for me.

Jamaica · 04-04-2010, 10:52 PM

Chevron 91 all the way

04-01-2010, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Which Gas Brand Do You Use? Hey guys! I'm about to fill up my Z for the very first time! I was wondering what Premium Gas do you guys use for the Z's? Or does it even matter?

04-01-2010, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	QuikTrip. they are a top tier certified supplier, and on the inexpensive side. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

04-02-2010, 12:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	I only use the recommended Nissan Premium, by Nissan, and I only use the recommended Nissan Ester oil too, by Nissan. The Nissan Premium fuel is hard to find even though I am in Southern California because only few Nissan dealerships pump it. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-02-2010, 01:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dustin@AEperformance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chino Posts: 49 Drives: E92 M3, 370z Rep Power: 15	I've always been a Union 76 guy...but to each their own! __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

04-02-2010, 01:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 16	I only use shell considering there is one right across my neighborhood __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

04-01-2010, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	Nowadays, it doesn't really matter; I'm sure others will disagree with me. Nearly every gas station is using the 10% ethanol thing. The vast majority of gas stations (including gas brands like Texaco, Shell, etc.) get there gas from the same pipeline. Most stations are owned by independent companies or individual owners. Unless you know that the station is corporate owned, will that station be actually using their own gas. So with that said, nearly every gas station in your area...the gas will be the same gas since it all came from the same refinery and pipeline to your area. The trucks are just carriers who transport from A to B. Trust me, I have two friends who own several gas stations and this is how it was explained to me. I can elaborate more for you if need be.

04-01-2010, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	^good to know!

04-01-2010, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	BP always been getting 93 cash full her up!

04-02-2010, 12:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	I always use Chevron

04-02-2010, 02:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
lifeztream Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 47 Drives: 09 370Z T+S A/T Rep Power: 15	91 octane ONLY?

04-02-2010, 05:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	chevron or shell __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

04-04-2010, 02:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
boostedz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CA Posts: 6 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	chevron!

04-04-2010, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Chevron or Texaco w/Techron for me. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

04-04-2010, 10:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Chevron 91 all the way

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