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Influences my Purchase...
I'd say the biggest influence on my gas purchase is how close to "E" I am.
Seriously, I buy QuikTrip because it's a local company, they're almost always the cheapest, and their additives have earned them Tier 1 status. I know it's pretty regionalized, but I they're expanding. The have stations all over here, so it's pretty convenient. RH77 |
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I don't think most people are very savvy when it comes to their knowledge of gasoline or its additives. |
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I'm not sure of their additive structure, but I'm sure you know the Tier 1 list. Beyond that, I'm one of those people that doesn't know a whole lot about gas contents. I do know that Xylene is basically the basic ingredient to increase the Octane rating, so back in my Evo days, I would mix my own fuel with 87-Octane and some pure Xylene from Sherwin Williams. I used to go to Sunoco because of the 94 octane available, then Texaco which turned into Shell (all of which aren't Tier 1). On my old Chevy's I always had a rough idle (even after a month of having one brand new) and fuel injection issues (maybe common for the make). My Dad likes Marathon (Ohio company) because they don't add Ethanol or many additives at all. I'm sure it's company confidential not to reveal your oil company, but lately it seems they might want to re-look into the return on additives, maybe for at least the "Premium" variety. RH77 |
I wouldn't want to reveal my
I wouldn't want to reveal my oil company either, IF I worked for one.
The premium does have the good stuff but some cars can't use it due to Direct ignition. Some people that do need it for turbo, or any kind of forced induction just advance the timing at the dealer(Direct Ignition) or if they have a distributor they advance their timing. Some cars with the right timing and premium gain some hp. I've even heard of altimas getting 6 more hp with premium and advanced timing. I get my best mileage with 87. Also using premium for a car that was designed for 87 will get a carbon build up. My stock compression should be 178 in all 4 cylenders. I'm at 190 in all 4. This is what happens when you use premium when you're suppose to use regular. |
I don't understand what
I don't understand what you're saying about turbos.
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when the price is right at
when the price is right at chevron...
although now that i just found out they boched EV's... time to look for another company to rely on my refueling needs. |
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I know, but what're you
I know, but what're you talking about with the timing?
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