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Old 10-30-2007, 01:24 PM
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I use Shell 99% of the time.
Old 10-30-2007, 01:28 PM
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I try to use Shell & most of the time I have. However, I have, on necessary occasions, used Sunoco 93, plus Exxon, plus Hess when nothing else was available. " Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. "
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Originally Posted by Tom/99
I use Shell 99% of the time.
Glad to hear no problems.

My dad worked for Shell Oil in the 60's as an accountant for many years. He used to disburse checks for claims in the Bay Area in CA related to Shell gas to end users/consumers. He thought it was a fluke..until (since he got a Shell employee discount) he burned a hole in the top of his cylindar head in a 65 Malibu, just like his claimaints.

I figured..it was longgg ago..so I figured Shell was as good as anyone else's since they all comply with minimum US standards but being cheap..I used other brands of fuel. The one time I did use it on my 69 Camaro w/stock 327...it pinged..like a mother. Circa 1992.

Needless to say...we DON"T use Shell to this day....and only Chevron..in the vette

Since a large portion of the brains of Chevron...resides in the Bay Area..ie. Concord..and San Ramon..I figured I can't go all wrong...

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Originally Posted by C6VETTEWIFE
Shell gets my vote. If I use anything other than Shell in my DD (Acura TL) it runs like crap. Nothing but Shell V-Power 93 in the Vette since 2 miles on the odometer.


Always use Shell too. Luckily I have one right near my house.
Old 10-30-2007, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FLY US
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.......... CHEVRON
Ok, let me get this straight. We get so proud of ourselves for buying American and then put fricking Chevron gas in it and send your hard earned money to the physco that is in control of Chevron and Venezuela so he can promote himself and his socialist government? No way! My Vette will never have a drop of Chevron in the tank!
Old 10-30-2007, 07:07 PM
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I try to use Shell but the station near me closed. I use Sheetz now
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Originally Posted by Swiftrider08
Ok, let me get this straight. We get so proud of ourselves for buying American and then put fricking Chevron gas in it and send your hard earned money to the physco that is in control of Chevron and Venezuela so he can promote himself and his socialist government? No way! My Vette will never have a drop of Chevron in the tank!
You're thinking of Citgo, not Chevron.
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Originally Posted by FortMorganAl
You're thinking of Citgo, not Chevron.
Your right!! I sure screwed up that one. Thanks for catching that. I knew it began with a "C" (poor excuse)
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Originally Posted by Swiftrider08
Your right!! I sure screwed up that one. Thanks for catching that. I knew it began with a "C" (poor excuse)
You were right, however about never buying any gas from that wacko's stations. Stick with Top Tier and you'll be OK.
Old 10-30-2007, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by FortMorganAl
You were right, however about never buying any gas from that wacko's stations. Stick with Top Tier and you'll be OK.
My personal experience is that if you don't stick with Top Tier, you'll also be OK . . .
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Originally Posted by GaussianMist
Who is Costco's gas supplier?
Here in ABQ Giant supplies gas to Costco and Sam's Club--can't speak for other parts of the country.
Old 10-30-2007, 08:20 PM
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you all know that most gas comes from a local refinary regardless of brand? The only difference is the additive package they put in. You guys do know that right? Buy the cheapest 91( we only get 93 here ) that does not ping and do the techron bit once in awhile.
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Chevron

Old 10-30-2007, 08:44 PM
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It all comes from the same place. What makes a gas different is the additive package.
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Over the last 51 years, I've used whatever is convienent, and if there's a choice, then the lowest price. Never a problem with any vehicle, even the Vets. I try to use 92+ octane in my new Vet. Tried 89, in an emergency with a fille-up: noticed a 1mpg drop but no pings. I believe this "top tier" thing is all advertising hype. I will continue this method for the next 51 years. No comments please.
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Originally Posted by Bubbatex
That is because the site is owned by Quik-Trip...
That figures ....................... Another sneaky marketing ploy by Fidel Castro
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Pour a gallon of BP (Amoco) Ultimate into a clear container, then do the same with any other brand....

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Old 10-30-2007, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteManRay
What is the best brand of gas to use?
the one that costs the least...
Old 10-30-2007, 10:38 PM
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I don't see Hess on the list. I buy the 93 octane and had no problems.
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Hess 93 Octane not good enough? Never had a problem!


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