Using Costco gas???
03-09-2018, 09:24 PM
#1
Using Costco gas???
Here in CA we only get 91, and I heard stories about how costco 91 really sucks compared to shell V Power 91,
Does it really matter? Because I am planning on using Costco Gasoline, since I don't go tracking or anything like that
Does it really matter? Because I am planning on using Costco Gasoline, since I don't go tracking or anything like that
03-09-2018, 09:34 PM
#2
I think if you do some research, you'll find Costco is considered a top tier fuel. I've been running 91 octane ever since I've owned the car (60,000 miles). Never had a problem.
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03-09-2018, 09:37 PM
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Yep, Costco is a top tier fuel. As is Velaro which surprised me. Even more surprising, Sunoco 94 is not a top tier fuel.
03-09-2018, 09:52 PM
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Here in Kansas City, Costco is 91 octane....I use it all the time.
03-09-2018, 10:28 PM
#6
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Costco gas in Northern California is Top Tier and I use their gas with no problems! Most of the time I use higher priced Shell but both are fine.
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03-10-2018, 12:23 AM
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I'd be more worried about the time wasted in the huge line up to save a few dollars.
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03-10-2018, 12:45 AM
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03-10-2018, 12:50 AM
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Even when it's busy I've never waited 45 minutes, maybe 10. Even with a long wait it's worth it to save money though, for instance tonight the price of premium at Costco was $1.21 a liter. At most of the major stations around here including Shell, it was $1.47. With a 60L fillup that saves over $15! If you fill up 20 times a year that's a $300 savings.
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03-10-2018, 01:47 AM
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You need to avoid it at the peak times then. I filled up at Costco at around 7:30 this evening and didn't have to wait for a pump at all.
Even when it's busy I've never waited 45 minutes, maybe 10. Even with a long wait it's worth it to save money though, for instance tonight the price of premium at Costco was $1.21 a liter. At most of the major stations around here including Shell, it was $1.47. With a 60L fillup that saves over $15! If you fill up 20 times a year that's a $300 savings.
Even when it's busy I've never waited 45 minutes, maybe 10. Even with a long wait it's worth it to save money though, for instance tonight the price of premium at Costco was $1.21 a liter. At most of the major stations around here including Shell, it was $1.47. With a 60L fillup that saves over $15! If you fill up 20 times a year that's a $300 savings.
03-10-2018, 01:53 AM
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03-10-2018, 02:22 AM
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03-10-2018, 02:37 AM
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Were I a member of Costco, I'd check em out on price. I've got one 9 miles from my residence. Been using Walmart 93. Thanks to Foosh, who saved my engine from 87 with his advise.
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03-10-2018, 07:33 AM
#18
Drifting
Costco is "top-tier" gasoline in our market. Also, most premium gasoline is 93 octane here in Virginia. We're not Denver. LOL!
As for other brands that are considered top-tier fuels, they include Exxon/Mobil, BP/Amoco, Valero and Shell. This may vary in other markets, though, as they have brands of gasoline that are unheard of around here.
By the way, I never see Chevron or Texaco any more and have noticed a resurgence of Gulf stations. I have no idea if they are in the top-tier league, though. My Corvette gets nothing but premium from Costco, Shell, Valero or BP.
03-10-2018, 07:53 AM
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I use Costco 93 and luckily the Norfolk store usually has drive up and pump gas lines. While visiting friends near Baltimore I saw huge lines at Costco as the saving there were closer to 40 cents/gal. I paid th extra, hate lines. Costco is Top Tier.
03-10-2018, 07:57 AM
#20
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I use Costco premium gas in my Corvette. It is a top-tier fuel. Just ask the attendant what time the line is shortest. I rarely have more than one or two cars in front of me when I go there.