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Old 10-30-2001, 08:47 AM
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What's the best gas you've used?
Seriously.

I've been using Texaco for as long as i remember and never ran into a problem. However i ran out of gas once and ended up having to put Chevron and the car seemed to have performed better.

What do you guys use and what are your experiences with it?

I'm thinking of changing brands after feeling the effect of Chevron.

Thanks.
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Old 10-30-2001, 08:50 AM
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i don't watch brands.. i watch Octane
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Old 10-30-2001, 09:00 AM
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Well of course.

I only use Premium (91 - 93 octane) but after trying out Chevron and Texaco i did notice more power with Chevron. It's more of a "feel" than conclusive evidence so i may be just imagining it.

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i don't watch brands.. i watch Octane
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Old 10-30-2001, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by soundmike
Well of course.

I only use Premium (91 - 93 octane) but after trying out Chevron and Texaco i did notice more power with Chevron. It's more of a "feel" than conclusive evidence so i may be just imagining it.
I ran 93 Chevron at the strip and noticed better performance than the Texaco I put in later.
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Old 10-30-2001, 09:44 AM
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Nothing but Mobil Premium.
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Old 10-30-2001, 10:17 AM
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Mobil super - Drive your engine clean.

AMOCO GOLD - Car runs like a raped ape on that $hit.
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Old 10-30-2001, 10:17 AM
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Chevron W/ Techron
Techron, WTF is that anyways?
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Old 10-30-2001, 10:20 AM
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Always been Using Sunoco Ultra 94!
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Old 10-30-2001, 10:23 AM
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I use Mobil, only because I'm lazy and can use a Speedpass... 87 octane for me!!
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Old 10-30-2001, 10:39 AM
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Mobil for me.....
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Old 10-30-2001, 10:46 AM
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Chevron 92.
Doesnt it say somewhere in the manual to not use gas with certain additives?
Just wondering if anyone remembers reading that.
I think it was something to do with oxygen enriched gas...
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Old 10-30-2001, 10:59 AM
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Old 10-30-2001, 11:02 AM
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HESS 93, but I think I'm going to try Texaco next..
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Old 10-30-2001, 11:25 AM
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Chevron 91 (highest Octane we have here )
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Old 10-30-2001, 11:29 AM
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anything that is cheaper, usually Arco
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Old 10-30-2001, 01:18 PM
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Re: What's the best gas you've used?
Originally posted by soundmike
Seriously.

I've been using Texaco for as long as i remember and never ran into a problem. However i ran out of gas once and ended up having to put Chevron and the car seemed to have performed better.

What do you guys use and what are your experiences with it?

I'm thinking of changing brands after feeling the effect of Chevron.

Thanks.
I use Chevron and love it's performance. I've heard Union76 is really good too but its the most expensive here, so I've stuck with Chevron.
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Old 10-30-2001, 01:54 PM
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Taco Bell. Oh, used?
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Old 10-30-2001, 07:23 PM
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You guys are missing out (I feel like I am too!).

Sunoco makes a 94 octane "Ultra" grade gasoline.

T H I S S T U F F R O C K S ! ! !

OMG, BIG DIFFERENCE!

Too bad all the Sunoco's are sutting down around here, I love that gas though...If you get a chance to try it, do it, you'll be hooked.
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Old 10-30-2001, 07:45 PM
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I always use one of the two, either Chevron or Exxon.
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Old 10-30-2001, 07:50 PM
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Usually go to Amoco.
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Old 10-30-2001, 08:03 PM
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i use Texaco 93...works like a charm...i think they put those winter additives in it, and now my exhaust smells...
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Old 10-31-2001, 02:59 AM
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Best Gas
Shell 93 octane, burns best in my car.
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Old 10-31-2001, 03:32 AM
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Over here, any of the 98 octane premiums. But prefer Mobil.
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Old 10-31-2001, 05:41 AM
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Originally posted by Asian_N02
i use Texaco 93...works like a charm...i think they put those winter additives in it, and now my exhaust smells...
Where do you get 93 octane in Colorado Springs?
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