Techron time???
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The main problem Techron is supposed to cure (with regard to gas gauges) is caused by excess sulfur in the fuel: guess whose gas has less sulfur than anywhere else in the country?
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Shell has their "V-Power" additive: the difference between it and Techron is left as an exercise for the reader.
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One of the problems with fuel gauge issues is either potentially caused, or aggravated by, all the myriad "boutique" seasonal fuel blends (summer/winter/ethanol content) mandated by various state laws around the country. It's crazy the number of blends nationwide.
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February 8, 2002 Chevron Corporation merged with Texaco and Shell purchased Texaco's interest in the Equilon and Motiva joint ventures. Shell began converting its Texaco stations to the Shell brand the next year.
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Not sure what distinction you're trying to make here...I thought that was what I said.
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Point: people need to be made aware of as many options as possible, and Chevron/Texaco is one of the good ones.
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(My original comment was prompted by someone noting the disappearance of Texaco stations in the northeast.)
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premium?
I noticed most everyone that chimed in on this thread said they are using 91, and 93 octane fuel. Curious, cuz I use 87 in my stock mn6 c5, and have no problems. I use the lucas fuel sys. cleaner once or twice a year, but never run premium fuel because its just harder to burn. (and at least $.30 more a gallon) Maybe i'm the only stock LS1 driver to chime in.
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Well, not name brands. I heard the wizard speak recently, and I mean that with the highest of compliments. Check out toptiergas.com. See what you think.
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I noticed most everyone that chimed in on this thread said they are using 91, and 93 octane fuel. Curious, cuz I use 87 in my stock mn6 c5, and have no problems. I use the lucas fuel sys. cleaner once or twice a year, but never run premium fuel because its just harder to burn. (and at least $.30 more a gallon) Maybe i'm the only stock LS1 driver to chime in.
Using 87 is kinda like High Blood Pressure, It is the silent killer.
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Curious how the $5 saved on a fill up is worth the risk?
My SUV is rated for mid grade and the couple if times only 87 was available the mileage was noticeably lower. The manual says OK to run but with less power and mileage. And they weren't kidding.
My SUV is rated for mid grade and the couple if times only 87 was available the mileage was noticeably lower. The manual says OK to run but with less power and mileage. And they weren't kidding.
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I noticed most everyone that chimed in on this thread said they are using 91, and 93 octane fuel. Curious, cuz I use 87 in my stock mn6 c5, and have no problems. I use the lucas fuel sys. cleaner once or twice a year, but never run premium fuel because its just harder to burn. (and at least $.30 more a gallon) Maybe i'm the only stock LS1 driver to chime in.
Why in the world do you own a Corvette? If you are so penny conscious that you will run inferior gas in your car (assume you are using cheap oil and filters as well), then why own a sports car period?
You are losing performance, inviting ping, knock and detonation, and you will be replacing fuel system components at a lot earlier age than most. These cars and engines are not made for low octane fuel. A 10:1 compression engine should be burning at a minimum, 91 octane.
In addition, your pistons and heads are going to have a lot of carbon build up. Pistons will probably be pitted as well. Plan on your throttle body looking like the insides of a heavy smoker's lungs. Hope you have retarded the timing on the car.
Of course it is your car and you can do with it what you want, but if you ever decide to sell and I knew you were burning 87 octane gas, I would NEVER buy the car.
Perhaps these two articles will explain what you are potentially doing to your car:
http://www.contactmagazine.com/Issue...ineBasics.html
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/regular-or-premium
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Very well said bikeriderga
Thanks Mr. Bill..
Hopefully, he will do a complete fuel system clean, run something like GM Top Engine cleaner, and learn from the articles.
Hate to see someone destroy a fine sports car by not following the basic OEM recommendations!
Depending upon how long he has been doing this, he may have already caused irreparable damage, but not too late to stop the continued damage.
