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FLA996TT 07-19-2012 08:09 AM

What gas do you use?
 
Well, just wondering what gas everyone uses, I've been using Shell V-Power 93 octane. But I read on a google search that Chevron and Mobile are better choices, any thoughts?

Kris79 07-19-2012 08:22 AM

chevron 91 here but only cause california sucks and we dont get 93

Dennis C 07-19-2012 08:39 AM

91 is the highest I can get here also. I could get 94 at Sunoco when I lived in Indiana!

I typically use Shell Premium 91 now. It's primarily because the station is close to my house, and the pumps there actually allow me to fill my tank with gas. There's a Conoco station up the street, but I usually get only 1/2 or 3/4 of a tank there and then it won't allow me to fill up. I've had the issue at several other stations.

Byprodriver 07-19-2012 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by Kris79 (Post 3595640)
chevron 91 here but only cause california sucks and we dont get 93

Chevron Premium because both the EPA certification engineers I worked with at Shelby American & Saleen Performance insisted nothing but Chevron Supreme went in the emissions test cars.

bjack69 07-19-2012 09:40 AM

91 Chevron or Mobile.

rrrruben 07-19-2012 09:56 AM

Shell Premium 91 for me.:cool:

cerg82 07-19-2012 10:58 AM

Shell 91 (can't find 93 anymore):(

function12 07-19-2012 11:26 AM

93 at any of the name brand stores. All top tier gas is very close to the same. They will just have different cleaning products and amounts in them. Most are produced at the same refineries.

BostonCarrera4S 07-19-2012 11:43 AM

I remember reading somewhere if you don't get a full take of gas at the pump, try turing the handle 45 degrees when your pumping gas.


Originally Posted by Dennis C (Post 3595652)
91 is the highest I can get here also. I could get 94 at Sunoco when I lived in Indiana!

I typically use Shell Premium 91 now. It's primarily because the station is close to my house, and the pumps there actually allow me to fill my tank with gas. There's a Conoco station up the street, but I usually get only 1/2 or 3/4 of a tank there and then it won't allow me to fill up. I've had the issue at several other stations.


Pors-Vette 07-19-2012 11:46 AM

Chevron w/ Techron. Works best in both cars.

Parkcity911 07-19-2012 11:58 AM

Living in Park City / Salt Lake (work). We can also only get 91 octane. For my 911 I've found a special station at 9th So. / 1300 East that sells NON ethanol 92 at a special pump...like some sell race gas. I add a bottle of Amsoil Octane Booster to every tank leaving me at about 94.5 (this booster placed 3rd of 11 octane boosters in a test of "add in / bottled" boosters). Without it I can definitely feel a little sluggishness with reduced timing to compensate for the poor fuel. I use Chevron and Shell for my SUV's. They both seem to work great.

Dennis C 07-19-2012 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by BostonCarrera4S (Post 3595801)
I remember reading somewhere if you don't get a full take of gas at the pump, try turing the handle 45 degrees when your pumping gas.

That works sometimes. I'd rather just use a gas pump that works properly though! Besides, I've always been happy with Shell gasoline.

Byprodriver 07-19-2012 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by bjack69 (Post 3595707)
91 Chevron or Mobile.

I avoid EXXON/Mobil the most profit taking oil company in the U.S., that watered down the previous best oil available & still endorsed by Porsche, & of yeah biggest oil spill in history to F/U U.S. coastline! I avoid giving them any of my money! :(

FLA996TT 07-19-2012 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by Byprodriver (Post 3595920)
I avoid EXXON/Mobil the most profit taking oil company in the U.S., that watered down the previous best oil available & still endorsed by Porsche, & of yeah biggest oil spill in history to F/U U.S. coastline! I avoid giving them any of my money! :(

Fair enough, so which brand of gas do you use and what brand of oil do you use?

Byprodriver 07-19-2012 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by function12 (Post 3595786)
93 at any of the name brand stores. All top tier gas is very close to the same. They will just have different cleaning products and amounts in them. Most are produced at the same refineries.

I believe this is probably true especially for Shell, BUT I bought a new Honda Prelude Si in 1996 usually used Chevron noticed every time I used Shell my idle speed would fluctuate (clogging injecters) this worsened until I ran a tank of Chevron & the idle speed would return to steady factory spec. Chevron Techron additive seems to be the standard of the industry. I believe this is why Shell advertising highlights their New additives.


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