What Brand of Gas Do You Use?

My biggest issue is winter blend gas here in the northeast...I lose about 2mpg or 10% of my fuel economy on winter gas...

also you don't want to be using any EtOH fuel in lawn equipment (Chainsaw, trimmer etc)...turns the carbs to goop...

 

We typically use Shell in our vehicles. We live close to a reservation, so the Shell price of gas there costs a bit less than the local Arco (not that I would put that in my vehicles).

When we're traveling we'll go with Shell, Chevron/Texaco, or Mobil.

 

Disclaimer: I have not read the entire thread.

My grandfather used to work pretty high up in Ultramar Diamond Shamrock, which is now known as Valero. They are pretty popular here around Texas, so I don't know your familiarity with them.

I remember him refusing to purchase gas at one of the cheaper no-name stations. I was shocked that he bought gas from Texaco and not from Diamond Shamrock (before they merged with Ultramar). I asked him why he would support the competition and not the cheaper alternatives. In summary, here is the answer he gave me.

Name brand gasoline companies use a higher quality additive package to make their fuel. Lesser brand gas companies use government subsidized and/or cheaper additive packages to lower production costs. These cheaper additive packages leave deposits and residue that hinders performance, mileage, engine life, etc.

I tend to go with Exxon because there is one near my house that is consistently equal to or less expensive than the Quik Trip across the street.

 

I tend to go to Exxon because there's one conveniently located on the right-hand side of the street on my way home from work, with a decent touchless car wash, and I collect points toward free washes. Since my truck will likely die of rust well before any engine problems develop, the free washes are arguably more important...

 

Win.

 

Other. I fuel up where it is most convenient at the time I need gas. Use 93. When I remember/catch it, it's at a 1/4 tank.

 

I voted other because Sunoco was not on the list.

 

^Are you one of these people?

 

I live in California and have noticed 2 things, during an out-of-state vacation.

1 - gas is much less expensive as soon as I leave the state (Nevada, say) .
2 - the car gets better highway gas mileage using non-Calif gas.