Brand of gasoline

jmalan60 · 08-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Does anyone stick to the same brand of gas? If so, what brand? Thanks.

Borsig · 08-03-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jmalan60

Does anyone stick to the same brand of gas? If so, what brand? Thanks.

shell or anything with techron are my preferred choices.

roozie2001 · 08-03-2009, 09:05 PM

Shell Vpower. 93 octane. In 16 months ive put Costco gas in my car 2 times and chevron 3 times. Other than that only shell.

dubiousONE · 08-03-2009, 09:08 PM

Chevron ONLY! However, I use Shell occasionally when a Chevron is not around... I have used 76 and Mobile before until I heard they were 2nd tier gas. I will NEVER use Valero, Arco, Costco or any other supermarket brand gas.

MCMLXXXIX · 08-03-2009, 09:11 PM

i always go to the same BP station for 93, i guess its Ultimate? w.e but if i dont go to BP i go with Shell V-power

Darkcyd_Turbo · 08-03-2009, 09:17 PM

I use Citgo 93 w/ NO ETHANOL...but if I can't make it to one, I go to Shell.

jlangton · 08-03-2009, 09:23 PM

No Shell or Chevron anywhere near my area. Sunoco only for me.

ianthegreat · 08-03-2009, 09:33 PM

Texaco preferably if you can still find it. But Texaco = CHEVRON. Best out there.

ianthegreat · 08-03-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcyd_Turbo

I use Citgo 93 w/ NO ETHANOL...but if I can't make it to one, I go to Shell.

Pro-Hugo.

ianthegreat · 08-03-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dubiousONE

Chevron ONLY! However, I use Shell occasionally when a Chevron is not around... I have used 76 and Mobile before until I heard they were 2nd tier gas. I will NEVER use Valero, Arco, Costco or any other supermarket brand gas.

Valero/Diamond Shamrock is actually quality petro.

Crisp · 08-03-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

i always go to the same BP station for 93, i guess its Ultimate? w.e but if i dont go to BP i go with Shell V-power

BP has bad gas.

I remember reading a whole thread a while back about some guy going in for a CEL a few times and they couldnt figure out what was causing it.

When they asked the guy what gas he was using and they found out it was BP, they said that BMW recommends you stay away from BP because they have bad gas.

BP is not even in the top gas recommended companies for fuel quality, so I'd change it up if I was you.

I used to get BP too, now I switched it to Shell which is a block away from BP.

93 octane of course.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 08-03-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

Pro-Hugo.

anyone else not understand the statement above?

MCMLXXXIX · 08-03-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Crisp

BP has bad gas.

I remember reading a whole thread a while back about some guy going in for a CEL a few times and they couldnt figure out what was causing it.

When they asked the guy what gas he was using and they found out it was BP, they said that BMW recommends you stay away from BP because they have bad gas.

BP is not even in the top gas recommended companies for fuel quality, so I'd change it up if I was you.

I used to get BP too, now I switched it to Shell which is a block away from BP.

93 octane of course.

damn. wait whats CEL?
i havent had any problems...except for getting long cranks, waiting for the HPFP to die already
ehh i got like 50000 gas stations within 2 miles of me lol and Shells actually even closer.

Crisp · 08-03-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

damn. wait whats CEL?
i havent had any problems...except for getting long cranks, waiting for the HPFP to die already
ehh i got like 50000 gas stations within 2 miles of me lol and Shells actually even closer.

Check Engine Light.

His case was the only one I heard about a dealership advising not to use BP though.

Just go to Shell, it's more popular, and they have been around longer so they have a reputation to defend. lol

Crisp · 08-03-2009, 09:52 PM

1. Shell

2. Chevron

3. ExxonMobil

4. Valero

5. ARCO

6. Texaco

7. Phillips 66

8. 76

9. CircleK

10. Esso

http://www.toptenlinks.com/cat.php/A...oline+Stations

Crisp · 08-03-2009, 09:55 PM

Notice how BP never makes it to the top gasoline stations... thats for a reason.

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers

Gasoline retailers must meet the high TOP TIER standards with all grades of gasoline to be approved by the automakers as providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.

In addition, all gasoline outlets carrying the brand of the approved retailer must meet the TOP TIER standards.

Additional gasoline retailers are added to the TOP TIER list as they meet the standards. The retailers known to be on the TOP TIER list are shown below.

TOP TIER Gasoline Retailers:

QuikTrip
Chevron
Texaco
MFA Oil Co.
Conoco
Phillips 66
76
Entec Stations
Shell
The Somerset Refinery, Inc.
Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
Aloha Petroleum
Tri-Par Oil Co.
Turkey Hill Minit Markets
Mileage Stations
Chevron Canada
Shell Canada
Petro-Canada
Sunoco Canada

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

Legato2057 · 08-03-2009, 09:56 PM

I try to stick to Texaco/Chevron 91 oct.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 08-03-2009, 09:56 PM

x1000
but hell:
1. Chevron
2. Shell
3. 76
4. Exxon Mobil

RPM90 · 08-03-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crisp

BP has bad gas.

I remember reading a whole thread a while back about some guy going in for a CEL a few times and they couldnt figure out what was causing it.

When they asked the guy what gas he was using and they found out it was BP, they said that BMW recommends you stay away from BP because they have bad gas.

BP is not even in the top gas recommended companies for fuel quality, so I'd change it up if I was you.

I used to get BP too, now I switched it to Shell which is a block away from BP.

93 octane of course.

I have NEVER heard that about BP.
BP was Amoco, and the gas has always been a quality gasoline.

It is my preferred brand in my cars and motorcycles, and no problems at all.

That said, I try to go with BP, but I use Costco, Speedway, and Gas City gasolines with no ill effects.
More importantly for me is to use 93 octane when available.

Using ONLY a certain brand, to me, is a bit silly. If you use fuel from a station and you experience some odd engine running, then simply don't get fuel from there again. The biggest thing is water in the fuel, or not getting the advertised octane. That's happend at Shell, Amoco, BP, Speedway, etc... Gas stations are independently owned, so the owner can put the corporate sign up, but he/she can still do all kinds of things under cover of darkness.

Also, try to get fuel from stations that are modern and newer as they have the most structurally sound holding tanks. Older stations with old and leaky tanks are prone to water infiltration, and possibley other dirt and sand contaminants. Plus, it's also important how often the station changes it's filters.

CoolMD · 08-03-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcyd_Turbo

anyone else not understand the statement above?

+1

MCMLXXXIX · 08-03-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crisp

Check Engine Light.

His case was the only one I heard about a dealership advising not to use BP though.

Just go to Shell, it's more popular, and they have been around longer so they have a reputation to defend. lol

ahhh, ok
yea ill go to shell. damn it! i just put 20$ of BP today! ugh

and that top ten list...wow, i feel embarrassed

lol

GregL · 08-03-2009, 10:10 PM

I always go with Sunoco cause they're the only ones here with 94.

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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	Shell Vpower. 93 octane. In 16 months ive put Costco gas in my car 2 times and chevron 3 times. Other than that only shell. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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dubiousONE Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Chevron ONLY! However, I use Shell occasionally when a Chevron is not around... I have used 76 and Mobile before until I heard they were 2nd tier gas. I will NEVER use Valero, Arco, Costco or any other supermarket brand gas.
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	i always go to the same BP station for 93, i guess its Ultimate? w.e but if i dont go to BP i go with Shell V-power __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 32 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	I use Citgo 93 w/ NO ETHANOL...but if I can't make it to one, I go to Shell.
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jlangton Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 335i E90 LCI Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (2)	No Shell or Chevron anywhere near my area. Sunoco only for me.
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ianthegreat Colonel 60 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	Texaco preferably if you can still find it. But Texaco = CHEVRON. Best out there.
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