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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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I am picking up a new corvette at the museum on Wednesday and was looking for advice an specific brands of fuel to use. I understand all of the octane requirements, but thought there might be some good advice on what actual brands you all like.

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After having the fuel gauge issue with my C5, and an knocking issue by using cheap gas in my wife's car. I now only use Top Tier fuels..

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I am picking up a new corvette at the museum on Wednesday and was looking for advice an specific brands of fuel to use. I understand all of the octane requirements, but thought there might be some good advice on what actual brands you all like.

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Since your sig is devoid of any info with regards to mods (or location), it's hard to give a solid answer. If this is an unmodded daily driver, then any major brand 93 octane will serve you well. A bottle of techron every so often will help, provided you don't live in an area that sells brands with techron in it already.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks for the initial info, by mistake, this is under the C5 section. This car is an 09 C6 and will be a light daily driver. I will be in Atlanta for a month and then in San Antonio as we return home.
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Exxon or Mobil but has to be 93,
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Exxon or Mobil but has to be 93,
Shell is (in this area) is 93 as well as AMACO/BP.
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