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Are some gasoline brands better than others?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by EdFlecko, Oct 7, 2014.

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  1. Oct 7, 2014 at 11:54 AM
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    Last time I filled up I paid $4.93 USD / US gallon
     
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  2. Oct 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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  3. Oct 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    Also, some brands have different names for different regions. One reason gas is much the same all over. One refinery, many brands of fuel...
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    3.55 a gal SF bay area. I really like Arco. Cash only and seem to get better mileage. my 3 cents
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    Seems like US has cheap gas compared to global costs if I recall correctly.
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2014 at 11:59 AM
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    Yep. Even back in 2000, I was paying close to $8/Gal in Germany. It sold for something like $2/Liter.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2014 at 11:59 AM
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    Chevron 89 for me. Just filled up yesterday @ 3.83/g.

    I get pinging if I use 87.
     
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  8. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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    Who complains the most about it? :D
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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    I do too...

    I swear the engine sounds best and feels like it has a bit more power on Shell 93 than anything else. Mileage is about the same. Could be my imagination.
     
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  10. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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    May we know what this was?

    BP sells gas??

    Same here. Next to that, Shell.
    What are you referring to? Ping?

    If for some reason you have to use ethanol in your stored equipment, Sta-bil is a good product for protecting it. 2oz/5gal and stores for whatever x amount of months.
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:14 PM
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    last time i checked BP still does, at least in AL, maybe regional now? is there something i don't know about?
     
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  12. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:15 PM
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    BP sold gas here in town until 10 years ago. Not sure if they pulled out of CA, but I haven't seen one since unless they're selling under a different name.
     
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  13. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:16 PM
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    Stabil is good to keep the gas fresh and I use it, but I still no longer put any ethanol in my lawn equipment. I probably wouldn't drive long distances just for this, but there happens to be a couple nearby places. Costs .60 something a gallon more but I'm only using 2 o 3 gallons a month at most.
     
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  14. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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    So what about Citgo? I don't like/use them, we have one in town. Anyone else use them? i have a feeling they may be regional too.
     
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  15. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:21 PM
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    We have BP here but I haven't seen a 76, Texaco or Cheveron in close to 10 years.
     
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  16. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:22 PM
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    Is no Ethanol worth .60/gallon? It isn't worth the aforementioned 3.3% fuel mileage increase, so I am assuming the reasoning is for engine health?
     
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  17. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:22 PM
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    lol how weird.
     
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  18. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:23 PM
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    I can run raceway or jet pep and it pings horrible in both my cars


    If I run Exxon marathon bp etc no pings. I know what I'll continue to burn.
     
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  19. Oct 7, 2014 at 12:26 PM
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    those are the top two i stay away from
     
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    I like 76 because there's an actual 76 refinery in San Pedro, CA. There's an Arco one down the road in Wilmington, Exxon/Mobil in Torrance, & also a Chevron one up the road in El Segundo, CA. Just FYI...
     
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