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johnmustang Gearhead Posts: 3349 From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada Registered: Nov 2001	posted 09-25-2002 04:59 PM O.K. everybody , in your opinions what is the best gas to use in your cars , not the octane rating , but , the brand. I use chevron , was told it was the best one around because of the cleaners they have in it. Shell would ne next when chevron not available. Remember that we do not have the amount of choices in Canada that you have in the U.S.A JOHN ------------------ 65 2+2 FASTBACK 68 COUPE 87 TAURUS WAGON 98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association M&M #1710 MyPhotoPage MY TRUCK IP: Logged
mustangs68 Moderator Posts: 16688 From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12 Registered: May 99	posted 09-25-2002 05:07 PM Texaco is my #1 until it closed and the other stations (Texaco) are 25-40% higher.. Talking with several folks in the Gas Biz. Citigo & BP was mention several times with favorable remarks so I'm using Citigo now..no complaints...yet sam IP: Logged
lyle29464 Gearhead Posts: 730 From: Mt. Pleasant S.C. Registered: Mar 2000	posted 09-25-2002 05:11 PM I use "shell" it is low priced and If you use a shell master card you get 5% off That puts it in the 1.20 range IP: Logged
kid vishus Gearhead Posts: 3894 From: middle of NC Registered: Oct 2000	posted 09-25-2002 05:34 PM Since I have never really seen any difference in brands, I buy gas from who ever is cheapest. I also like to buy it from places that sell alot. It doesnt sit in their underground tanks very long that way. IP: Logged
indyphil Gearhead Posts: 414 From: Lafayette, IN, USA Registered: Jul 2002	posted 09-25-2002 06:41 PM I think it makes as much difference where you are in the country. Here in the Midwest the refineries add some funny alcohol additives "to make it burn cleaner" I have no idea what they do to engines. The exact content at the pump varies only the octane value is considered sacred. Diesel changes with the seasons. Winter diesel has kerosene added to stop it waxing in the cold, that lowers the cetane value making it burn a little slower, and reduces the density making it about 2-3% less powerful. A little diesel trivia for you all. IP: Logged
BarrysGrrl Gearhead Posts: 1137 From: Illinois/Indiana & parts inbetween Registered: Jan 2002	posted 09-25-2002 06:44 PM Anyone who has been in the Hot Tub lately can tell you that Alex's gas is pretty darned potent! I tend to buy the cheapest gas too. I go through a tank every other day with my job and commute, so it doesn't really matter. I have increased my MPG by using Royal Purple lubricants. Since Alex put them in my truck (oil and trans), I have picked up 2 MPG - not a big difference until you figure I was only averaging 14 MPG before. That's quite a high % increase! ------------------ Beth Head Cheerleader for Moneymaker Racing! I'm so proud of Alex & Tony! "My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." - Henry Ford (for Alex) My NEW Homepage IP: Logged
Scott (69Mach) Gearhead Posts: 420 From: Walnut Creek, CA USA Registered: Jun 99	posted 09-25-2002 08:23 PM Most gas is the same, it's the additives that make the difference. I use Chevron or Shell cause I've met some of their chemists over the years. As Kid said, it's best to buy from a high volume source so the stuff doesn't sit in the ground too long collecting moisture. For those of us in California that will soon be getting ethanol in our fuel (and those in the midwest that already do), look out. Think oil & vinegar dressing, that's what ethanol wants to do in your gas. Unfortunately, any water vapor that might accumulate in your fuel system now has a place for it to go and be happy (in the ethanol). Now imagine you don't drive your car too often and that stuff sits in your fuel lines or carb. Oxidation time. It may not be as bad as all that, but I really don't want to find out. My car was built to run on dinosaurs, not corn. IP: Logged
Fastback68 Gearhead Posts: 1348 From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines Registered: Jul 99	posted 09-25-2002 08:37 PM I ran an old car for 2 years on an ethanol mix in Zimbabwe, and it ran just fine. It was a 1976 Toyota Cressida. That said, it was interesting to note that President Robert "The Goon" Mugabe had a private gas station for all his cars, and did NOT use ethanol. He was the only person in the country who could do this. More gasoline trivia for ya IP: Logged
Square Pants Journeyman Posts: 35 From: Phoenix, AZ Registered: Aug 2002	posted 09-25-2002 09:04 PM I'm another who uses the least expensive gas around. For me, it's usually a place called QuickTrip. They tend to be about 5-8 cents cheaper than all the other places around here. As far as the Ethanol additives... I haven't seen a place that doesn't have it around here in the fall/winter months. ------------------ -Lee 73 Convertible, 351C-2V, FMX, Headers and Dual Exhaust And saving up for the next project... IP: Logged
stang106 Gearhead Posts: 707 From: God's Country!... Port Alberni B.C. Canada Registered: Jul 2001	posted 09-25-2002 09:25 PM My truck pre-detonates on Petrocan and try to stick to Chevron. Chevron also has 94 octane where the others only have 92 max. Dave IP: Logged
71RESTO Gearhead Posts: 1253 From: Oregon, USA Registered: Oct 2000	posted 09-25-2002 09:45 PM I worked designing refineries for almost 15 years, and what most folks have said is the truth. It depends on the additives more than anything else. However, having said that, it actually depends on whether the gas is batch blended (think of dumping all the contents into a big tank) or run through a metered mixing station. The type of blending changes refinery to refinery even within the same brand, depending on what system they use. The ones I stick to (from having worked at almost every name brand refinery on the west coast) are Texaco, Mobil (BP) and Union 76. The second tier would be Chevron and Shell and the ones to stay away from are any independants and Arco. Take this for what it's worth, but this is just my $.02 ------------------ Duane 71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto) 73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed) 66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's) 89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's) M & M Member #730 IP: Logged
kid vishus Gearhead Posts: 3894 From: middle of NC Registered: Oct 2000	posted 09-25-2002 10:34 PM Having come from the midwest, and having run ethanol blended fuels almost exclusivley (by choice) I can honeslty say it is not damaging. Since it tends to also up the octane level, but not the price, it is a good "bang for the buck". In cold climates, it's like buying gas with an anti-freeze agent already installed. I had heard all the horror stories about it, but after running it for quite some time, and having tore more than one motor apart that ran it, I will testify there is no wear difference inside. IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 18704 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 09-25-2002 11:15 PM Did someone say gas??????? ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Part time secret agent license #0089 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" IP: Logged
BarrysGrrl Gearhead Posts: 1137 From: Illinois/Indiana & parts inbetween Registered: Jan 2002	posted 09-25-2002 11:45 PM It's so nice to have such an array of people to call upon here! Duane - thanks for your input. I will now keep my eyes open for the Mobil/BP stations on my routes. ------------------ Beth Head Cheerleader for Moneymaker Racing! I'm so proud of Alex & Tony! "My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." - Henry Ford (for Alex) My NEW Homepage IP: Logged
mustangboy Gearhead Posts: 520 From: Ont, Canada Registered: Mar 2002	posted 09-26-2002 12:04 AM I use Sunoco, Gold in my stang, its the highest octane we can get from the pumps in these parts(94) .In my pickup I usually burn Esso or Shell whatevers cheaper. IP: Logged
'69PonyRider Gearhead Posts: 112 From: Hawthorne, CA Registered: Sep 2001	posted 09-26-2002 02:37 AM quote: Originally posted by lyle29464: That puts it in the 1.20 range Here in south cali 91 octane is at 1.77 IP: Logged
mellowyellow Gearhead Posts: 5535 From: So. Fl. Registered: Aug 2000	posted 09-26-2002 06:26 AM High volume stations. Use Shell out of convenience but local one has very high volume, so it's my usual stop. Plus, they have a car wash deal. IP: Logged
68 S-code GT Gearhead Posts: 895 From: Sayreville, NJ, US Registered: Mar 2000	posted 09-26-2002 07:29 AM What?s happening with Texaco? All of the stations in my area are closed or closing up! Mobil is or was good but now Exxon owns it. I stopped buying Exxon when they had the red colored premium because it would leave red sludge in the carb and intake. IP: Logged
Boss302 Gearhead Posts: 841 From: Coleman, Wisconsin Registered: Jan 2002	posted 09-26-2002 07:32 AM my dad ALWAYS buys shell gas.....that hereditary trait will probably wear off on me when i start driving ------------------ Max -1989 Mustang GT (MaxTang) 225/50R15 tires BBK Strut Brace Member 1,861 IP: Logged
71RESTO Gearhead Posts: 1253 From: Oregon, USA Registered: Oct 2000	posted 09-26-2002 09:09 AM As part of the merger deal with Shell, Texaco had to close or convert all of their 12,000 U.S. stations to Shell. Just another outfall of all the mega-mergers over the last few years. The lines between the oil companies is becoming blurred, and the consumer takes in the shorts. ------------------ Duane 71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto) 73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed) 66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's) 89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's) M & M Member #730 IP: Logged
Scott (69Mach) Gearhead Posts: 420 From: Walnut Creek, CA USA Registered: Jun 99	posted 09-26-2002 11:01 AM As a strange aside, when Chevron picked up Texaco and became ChevronTexaco, all the retail stations stayed with Equilon and Motiva. These are two retail joint ventures between Shell and Texaco on the west and east coasts. Shell maintains the rights to the Texaco brand for a year or so, then it reverts back to Chevron. Funny thing is you can't use your Chevron card at a Texaco station (at least for now). Pretty soon it'll be ChevronTexacoExxonMobilShellArcoBP. IP: Logged
Gearhead Gearhead Posts: 2164 From: Vancouver Island, Great Wet North Registered: Mar 2000	posted 09-26-2002 12:25 PM Chevron is the best stuff around for my car! I've tried Petrocan and a few others, but I've had mixed results. Never had a bad tank of gas from Chevron. I run 94, as I have the timing cranked up to 14 degrees, and I have zero problems with detonation. I had a couple of friends in high-school that worked at a Petrocan there... they bought their gas from Chevron or Shell. I try to use the high-traffic stations as well. More turnover means fresher gas! ------------------ Cheers, Ian M&M Member #395 ------------------- '79 Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car Ian's Pace Car Website Vancouver Island Mustang Association Website Indy Pace Car Registry of Mustangs Official Website "A friend will bail you out of jail after you do something stupid... a real friend will be sitting beside you saying 'That was SO COOL!!'". IP: Logged
tafinucane Journeyman Posts: 27 From: Aptos, CA Registered: Apr 2001	posted 09-26-2002 02:27 PM quote: Originally posted by Scott (69Mach): pretty soon it'll be ChevronTexacoExxonMobilShellArcoBP. We'll shorten that to Shexxvromoarcaco, then Shvmaco, then just S.O. Full circle. IP: Logged
rockafellz Gearhead Posts: 914 From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA Registered: Aug 2001	posted 09-26-2002 03:15 PM I use Unocal 76 or is it just plain "76" now. But anyways, their gas doesn't contain MTBE (which I heard isn't too good for cars either). And if it's used by Nascar, they must be doing something right. IMHO. That's what goes into the Mustang. All other cars get filled with COSTCO gas. Being that i'm in the bay area, the gas at costco is a lot cheaper than regular gas station prices. Erik ------------------ 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Dad's - Original Unrestored IP: Logged
kid vishus Gearhead Posts: 3894 From: middle of NC Registered: Oct 2000	posted 09-26-2002 03:19 PM quote: Originally posted by rockafellz: I And if it's used by Nascar, they must be doing something right. That's just because that's who paid NASCAR the most money. Just like Goodyear tires. If a major oil company were to give them enough money, they would make everyone run that oil too. Has nothing to do with using what is best. IP: Logged
n2oMike Gearhead Posts: 1367 From: Spencer, WV Registered: Jan 2001	posted 09-26-2002 06:45 PM quote: Originally posted by kid vishus: Having come from the midwest, and having run ethanol blended fuels almost exclusivley (by choice) I can honeslty say it is not damaging. Since it tends to also up the octane level, Ethanol DOES indeed increase octane... But the fuel you are buying at the pump is STILL 87 octane. Ethanol just allows them to use a cheaper base stock... and add 10% ethanol to bring it up to 87 octane standards. Ethanol contains quite a bit of oxygen (which does not burn, it only allows othere stuff to burn) Therefore, almost twice the volume is needed to produce the output of gasoline. You are using part of the fuel as your air.... so 'gasohol' does not deliver the fuel mileage straight gasoline does. There are no 'oxygenated' fuel laws in this state, so the gas companies are free to sell whatever they want at the pumps. The cheapest stations use the 10% ethanol mix, the others sell straight gasoline. My engines will get their oxygen from the air, thank you. I don't want to pay to have it pumped into the fuel tank. Good Luck! ------------------ Mike Burch 66 mustang real street 302 4-speed 289 heads 10.63 @ 129.3 http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220 IP: Logged
kid vishus Gearhead Posts: 3894 From: middle of NC Registered: Oct 2000	posted 09-26-2002 10:54 PM The ethanol that they sell in Iowa is 91 octane, not 87. It gets the same mileage on the street as straight gas does. I have ran both, tested mileage on both, and have seen no noticable differences. The nice thing is, the 91 octane ethanol blend is the same exact price as regular 87 octane. IP: Logged
indyphil Gearhead Posts: 414 From: Lafayette, IN, USA Registered: Jul 2002	posted 09-27-2002 07:54 PM should there be something to look for on the pump that tells me Im getting an ethanol blend? ------------------ '68 coupe 289 2V CAT engine performance engineer IP: Logged
RonnieT Gearhead Posts: 476 From: Port Allen, La. 70767 Registered: Jun 99	posted 09-28-2002 01:34 PM Here is Louisiana the stations are required to have a sticker on the pump to identify gas that is a ethanol blend. It's not a very big sticker, have to sit there and read the pump while filling up. ------------------ Ronnie 69 mach1 351W-4V engineless at the time! 70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker" Mustangs and More Member #23 IP: Logged
68 S-code GT Gearhead Posts: 895 From: Sayreville, NJ, US Registered: Mar 2000	posted 09-29-2002 09:11 AM quote: Originally posted by rockafellz: MTBE (which I heard isn't too good for cars either). It?s not supposed to be good for people either! IP: Logged
68 S-code GT Gearhead Posts: 895 From: Sayreville, NJ, US Registered: Mar 2000	posted 09-29-2002 09:14 AM quote: Originally posted by 71RESTO: As part of the merger deal with Shell, Texaco had to close or convert all of their 12,000 U.S. stations to Shell. There is also a lot of Shell stations borded up around here. IP: Logged

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