does gas brand matter for performance?
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does gas brand matter for performance?
Does it really matter where I get my 93 octane gas at?
I always use chevron but gas prices are going up so high and the walmart right by my house has gas for about 10-15 cents less per gallon.
Is my car going to act weird or perform any differently if I stop using Chevron??
Or atleast stop until gas proces drop!!
Ive heard people talk about bad performance due to a bad tank of gas... jw..?
I always use chevron but gas prices are going up so high and the walmart right by my house has gas for about 10-15 cents less per gallon.
Is my car going to act weird or perform any differently if I stop using Chevron??
Or atleast stop until gas proces drop!!
Ive heard people talk about bad performance due to a bad tank of gas... jw..?
If I were you, I would stick with the brand that you first used because different brands have different formula for their gas. It's not a good idea to switch frequently if it's unnecessary; it might affect your engine, mixture of formula.
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Stick with "Top Tier" gas! If you get a Shell platinum MC you get 5% back, it adds up to really good savings!
http://www.toptiergas.com/
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I only use Chevron!!!.....Hey if those Chevron cartoon cars are happy, heck its good enough for my Lexus.
Something about the phrase "Chevron with techron" makes me feel like doing something right for my car. hahaha
Something about the phrase "Chevron with techron" makes me feel like doing something right for my car. hahaha
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If you add up the numbers on money spent per fill up its not much of a difference. Don't think I'm bashing as I myself has this debate a few months ago.
Consider this using my gas numbers over here :
$4.29 x 10g = $42.90 (premium)
$4.19 x 10g = $41.90 (mid)
$4.09 x 10g = $40.90 (regular)
For saving a dollar or two every 10g used I decided to keep using premium.
Consider this using my gas numbers over here :
$4.29 x 10g = $42.90 (premium)
$4.19 x 10g = $41.90 (mid)
$4.09 x 10g = $40.90 (regular)
For saving a dollar or two every 10g used I decided to keep using premium.
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I agree, stick with Chevron or you can go to Shell or Mobil.
steer clear of Bp as your exhaust will stink like rotton eggs. Other non name brands also steer clear of especially Walmart, or Meyer gas.
Steer clear of gas from Costco although cheaper it contains ethenol (so naturally it will be cheaper) but your MPG will suffer because of it.
Use a bottle of Techron every so often, if you do steer away from Chevron.
You're lucky that Chevron already has those additives (Mobil also on the east coast).
steer clear of Bp as your exhaust will stink like rotton eggs. Other non name brands also steer clear of especially Walmart, or Meyer gas.
Steer clear of gas from Costco although cheaper it contains ethenol (so naturally it will be cheaper) but your MPG will suffer because of it.
Use a bottle of Techron every so often, if you do steer away from Chevron.
You're lucky that Chevron already has those additives (Mobil also on the east coast).
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shell when i wanna go fast. chevron when i think my fuel system needs a bit of cleansing. and ya this topic has been covered numerous times.
WHEN ARE THEY GONNA START OFFERING 93 OCTANE IN CALI!!!
WHEN ARE THEY GONNA START OFFERING 93 OCTANE IN CALI!!!