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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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This is a real quick question. I was wondering what gas stations do you guys trust? I live in florida so I have a selection of Mobil, Shell, BP, K, Citgo, Race Track, Hess, Sunoco, and probably other ones. For awhile i've been putting gas from hess but I dont think its good quality gas. Just anyone give me your two cents on this. Thanks!
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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typically, all the stations in an area get their gas from the same refinery, so there really isn't much difference.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by no_really,Nov 29 2005, 07:38 PM
typically, all the stations in an area get their gas from the same refinery, so there really isn't much difference.
really??? i remember when i first started driving, my dad would tell me not to go to some gas stations back in jersey like U.S. Gas because it's generic gas. He told me that no one is really sure where they get the gas. Anyone get a different engine feel when using gas from different gas stations? I filled my car up at Hess.... and it seemed that engine lagged. When I filled it up at mobil, I felt better response. Am I crazy??
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Although the gasoline often comes from the same depot, different brands will use different additive packages and can use a different mix of octane products. Just because all the gasoline comes from the same terminal does not mean the retail product is the same.. it usually is not.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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I only use Chevron 92/94 in both of my cars.

I used to be into motorbikes and had a 2000 Yamaha R6. That year R6 had a carburetored engine. It ran like crap on Shell, 76 and Arco but purred like a kitty on Chevron.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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bp/amoco ultimate 93 only for me
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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Shell V-Power only....... its the only Top Tier Fuel supplier in my area.

Top Tier Gasoline
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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Mobil and Chevron only.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Chevron or bust.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Well I had Exxon stock that put me through college (and my brother and sisters) so I try and fill up at Mobil. 89 or 93 octane in my WRX depending on the price.
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