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370Z JT 04-01-2010 07:48 PM

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?

jikhead 04-01-2010 08:03 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 08:59 PM

^good to know!

Mike 04-01-2010 09:01 PM

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

CrownR426 04-01-2010 09:04 PM

BP always been getting 93 cash full her up!
:D

tru_Asiatik 04-01-2010 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jikhead (Post 477241)
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 04-01-2010 11:18 PM

I always use Chevron

SoCal 370Z 04-01-2010 11:18 PM

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 12:47 AM

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

Chriz 04-02-2010 12:50 AM

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

lifeztream 04-02-2010 01:47 AM

91 octane ONLY?

corner3garage 04-02-2010 04:42 PM

chevron or shell

boostedz 04-04-2010 01:52 PM

chevron!

ZCarMan 04-04-2010 06:43 PM

Chevron or Texaco w/Techron for me.

Jamaica 04-04-2010 09:52 PM

Chevron 91 all the way


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