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Old May 19, 2002 | 08:21 AM
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I was told that expensive Chevron gasoline last longer, as in it gives more mileage, than other cheaper brands ie Arco.
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Old May 19, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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I don't think so. My g/f just complained to me that Chevron gas lasts shorter than other gas, such as Arco. I don't really know though, so can't judge.
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Old May 19, 2002 | 02:04 PM
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I highly doubt it. I know when they started using a different formula around here to help keep the air clean, I got lousy mileage in my Integra. I couldn't see how me burning more feul per mile was going to help the air quality. Especially in the Integra which was an escellent exhaust emmissions engine.
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Old May 19, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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I've been told by 3 Hohda service mgrs that ARCO gas is crap and VTEC doesn't like.
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Old May 19, 2002 | 06:26 PM
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I have put over 90K on my Accord with all Arco gas with no problems. I also run Arco in the S2000 on occasion with no problems. The difference between most pump gas is all marketing hype for the most part. If Chevron does a good job convincing you their Techron stuff works they can get you to swallow a higher price.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by TrojanHorse
[B]I have put over 90K on my Accord with all Arco gas with no problems.
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