Favorite gasoline poll
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Favorite gasoline poll
I've been using Amoco Ultimate (93) for a good while, but today I put in Marathon/Ashland 93 just to break with tradition. No Chevron stations in town else I would give it a try. Haven't tried Shell lately.
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Re: Favorite gasoline poll (Lone Ranger)
p.s. BP/Amoco claims to have extra Butane in their Ultimate (93), supposed to help with cold starts and warm up, but... what effect does extra butane in gasoline have on the performance of the car? Gonna take a true guru to answer this one :yesnod:
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Re: Favorite gasoline poll (Lone Ranger)
I've been using Amoco Ultimate (93) for a good while, but today I put in Marathon/Ashland 93 just to break with tradition. No Chevron stations in town else I would give it a try. Haven't tried Shell lately.
Amoco Ultimate93 :thumbs:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Favorite gasoline poll (Lone Ranger)
i would buy sunoco 94 it they sold it near my house. i dont think they sell it in atlanta. i run amoco93 in every gas engine i have, truck, cars, tractor, lawn mowers, boat...
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Re: Favorite gasoline poll (UA89Vette)
highest i can get is 91...anywhere. but i like chevron.
[Modified by JSA 007, 11:16 AM 4/4/2003]
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Favorite gasoline poll (JSA 007)
There are a select few 76 stations around in CA that sell hi-octane racing fuel. Supposedly i have one in San Luis Obispo, but they don't sell it anymore.
I found the directory listing online... don't remember where though.
I found the directory listing online... don't remember where though.
Drifting
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Re: Favorite gasoline poll (terrydennis)
I have to ask those that run the 91 (or lower) octane in their cars...how do they run? I had read that these cars were supposed to have a minimum of 93 octane in order to run properly due to the higher compression ratios and such. Do you experience pinging in the motor? Just curious.
As far as brands go, I like to use Sunoco 94 when I can, but will typically fill up with Mobil 93 octane.
[Modified by rubyred93, 6:46 PM 4/4/2003]
As far as brands go, I like to use Sunoco 94 when I can, but will typically fill up with Mobil 93 octane.
[Modified by rubyred93, 6:46 PM 4/4/2003]
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Re: Favorite gasoline poll (rubyred93)
Hey rubyred93,
In my owner's manual it states: Your engine is designed to operate on premium grade unleaded fuel. However, with the electronic spark control system, you may use either middle or regular grade unleaded fuel at slightly reduced acceleration performance.
My car does not ping on 91 octane but it's possible that the ECM is retatrding my timing a little. I have not tried mid or lo grade fuel.
Have a great weekend! :cheers:
In my owner's manual it states: Your engine is designed to operate on premium grade unleaded fuel. However, with the electronic spark control system, you may use either middle or regular grade unleaded fuel at slightly reduced acceleration performance.
My car does not ping on 91 octane but it's possible that the ECM is retatrding my timing a little. I have not tried mid or lo grade fuel.
Have a great weekend! :cheers:
Drifting
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From: NY
Re: Favorite gasoline poll (terrydennis)
That is interesting; thanks for the clarification. :)
Hey rubyred93,
In my owner's manual it states: Your engine is designed to operate on premium grade unleaded fuel. However, with the electronic spark control system, you may use either middle or regular grade unleaded fuel at slightly reduced acceleration performance.
My car does not ping on 91 octane but it's possible that the ECM is retatrding my timing a little. I have not tried mid or lo grade fuel.
Have a great weekend! :cheers:
In my owner's manual it states: Your engine is designed to operate on premium grade unleaded fuel. However, with the electronic spark control system, you may use either middle or regular grade unleaded fuel at slightly reduced acceleration performance.
My car does not ping on 91 octane but it's possible that the ECM is retatrding my timing a little. I have not tried mid or lo grade fuel.
Have a great weekend! :cheers:
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Favorite gasoline poll (OleDog)
My favorite in Colorado is Conoco, it has a unique bouguet, good legs and sort of a semi-tart flavor. :lolg: