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Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 08:50 AM
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Old Oct 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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Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 09:44 AM
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Nothing but Mobil Premium.
Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:17 AM
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Chevron W/ Techron

Techron, WTF is that anyways?
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:20 AM
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Always been Using Sunoco Ultra 94!
Old Oct 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!!
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:39 AM
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Mobil for me.....
Old Oct 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...
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:59 AM
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mobil.
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 11:02 AM
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HESS 93, but I think I'm going to try Texaco next..
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 11:25 AM
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Chevron 91 (highest Octane we have here )
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 11:29 AM
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anything that is cheaper, usually Arco
Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 01:54 PM
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Taco Bell. Oh, used?
Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 07:45 PM
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I always use one of the two, either Chevron or Exxon.
Old Oct 30, 2001 | 07:50 PM
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Usually go to Amoco.
Old Oct 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...
Old Oct 31, 2001 | 02:59 AM
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Best Gas

Shell 93 octane, burns best in my car.
Old Oct 31, 2001 | 03:32 AM
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Over here, any of the 98 octane premiums. But prefer Mobil.
Old Oct 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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