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Hey guys,
I appreciate all of the help and information with all of my questions! So I have one more for you...
Has anyone really noticed a difference by using Top Tier fuels (http://www.toptiergas.com)? I know the manual recommends using them, but I've always had good luck with BP, which isn't recommended. I am just curious if it is worth searching them out or if any gas will do?
Thanks!
can't say, i "prefer" that everything running through my engine is gas, i don't even like the 10% ethanol. But i have to live with it.
BP and sunoco do great in my aveo. All our local gas comes from the same distribution hub, its just the "cocktail" of additives is varied depending on which companies gas it is. I guess its one of those additives (or even a higher abundance of ethanol?) that i feel the mileage slip away.. i dont know the chemical make ups, or the differences between companies otherwise. but that is my observation.
any gas is good for me
**** storm incoming btw...
Haha, probably but there could be some merit to it which is why I was curious. I didn't know if it's worth being loyal any particular brand if in the end the mileage is pretty much equal. And I was curious if our cars were that sensitive to different fuels and a 10% ethanol mix.Quote:
Originally Posted by thehunterooo
Any gas works fine. That manual is just marketing and sponserships and increase revenue.
Smoke and mirrors, my friend.
It's not just smoke and mirrors or marketing or sponsorships. It's so that people put gas that conforms to a certain standard and cover GM's ass in case someone decides to put racing fuel in and blow the engine up. They have to recommend at the very least a product that conforms to an international standard regardless of where it is purchased.Quote:
Originally Posted by AveoBro
Sorry to disappear from the forums! It's good to be back! I've been running non-top tier fuels since there is nothing near my new home, but last night I ran a top tier (Phillips 66) since I was near a big city. I think there was *some difference*. I got right at 35 and that was with A/C doing 65. Typically I get 33 or so. I wouldn't take this as a scientific study, but maybe someone could try?
I can tell you that Top Tier certainly makes my Mercruiser 3.0l run better. Not sure about my Aveo.
One side benefit of Top Tier is the additives. Top Tier fuel is specifically recommended, for example, in a TSB for the in tank fuel pump in my 2005 Silverado. Running poor quality gas will impact on the fuel pump longevity.
i've been running exclusively shell for 3 fill ups, well see if there is any change.
I don't know about top tier exactly, but as long as you get your gas from a more well known location, and not those discount pumps, you should usually be ok. I personally fill up at a specific Kwik Star when I'm in my home town, It's very good gas and I get great mileage. If I'm not in my home town I look for Sinclair, or BP usually. Good gas at a reasonable price, not to cheap, not over priced truck stop crap.
I know different gas works in different cars, for example the Honda I used to drive hated BP (Amoco at one time) gas.
Kwik Star is Top Tier - here is the list I have from their website:Quote:
Originally Posted by daug1502
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Petro-Canada
Aloha Petroleum
Phillips 66
Chevron
QuikTrip
Chevron Canada
Rebel Oil
Conoco
Road Ranger
CountryMark
Severson Oil
Entec Stations
Shell
Esso
Shell Canada
Exxon
Sunoco Canada
Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
Texaco
MFA Oil Co.
The Somerset Refinery, Inc.
Mileage Stations
Tri-Par Oil Co.
Mobil
Turkey Hill Minit Markets
U.S. Oil
Right, I also stated that I use Sinclair gas. I don't see that on the list, and it has always ran fine in my vehicle with no significant loss in mileage, if any. I am aware kwik star is a top tier, and in fact I believe in the top ten. It's also reasonably priced and very close to my home. The last 2 are the biggest reason I go there. I just do not like discount gas, such as murphys or stations that don't advertise where they get their gas from.
all of our gas stations (locally) are the same price per gallon regardless of what they pump.
I have noticed that too, but when you are traveling even within your own county or state, the prices can vary. I come from small towns and I'm used to considering what towns I will be in when I buy gas lol. The biggest thing I don't like as I think I have made clear is discount gas. It's bottom of the barrel dirty nasty crap that will burn through your engine fast and leave you without power and possibly a long motor life.
I always keep this list when I travel and I try to use Top Tier. I've never noticed mileage differences - I just use it for the additives (theoretically better for the motor).
Daug, I've noticed prices vary ALOT, even here in Canada. I drove from Winnipeg, MB to Rochester, MN once and the price in gas varied as much as 20%!
Same here. I do buy gas from a co-op (buy shares in the company and get a return on profit), which refines their fuel in Canada. Its not Top Tier and I've read it isn't the best gas, but it hasn't reduced my gas mileage.Quote:
I just do not like discount gas, such as murphys or stations that don't advertise where they get their gas from.