76 Gasoline
02-21-2007 | 01:03 PM
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From: Carlsbad, California
My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
I found gasoline from 76 gas stations gives my E60 better gas mileage and smoother engine run.
Chevron is 2nd and Shell is the last, among "top tier" gas stations.
What's your experience with 76?
Chevron is 2nd and Shell is the last, among "top tier" gas stations.
What's your experience with 76?
02-21-2007 | 01:48 PM
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My Ride: 525d se auto. black sapphire, 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front deats, phone cradle
76 octane fuel seems really low, maybe the fuel is not combusting as hard and gives you the smoother feeling your talking about?
02-21-2007 | 02:04 PM
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Never run on 76 long enough to judge, but I'd prefer Chevron to Shell. However, I must go with Shell all the way because I have 5% Shell gasoline rebate on my Shell Citicard. Why not using it while the gas price is high? 
I ran on Chevron before and engine was very smooth and strong.
I ran on Chevron before and engine was very smooth and strong.
02-21-2007 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 525dse' post='394006' date='Feb 21 2007, 01:48 PM
76 octane fuel seems really low, maybe the fuel is not combusting as hard and gives you the smoother feeling your talking about?
02-21-2007 | 02:13 PM
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My Ride: 525d se auto. black sapphire, 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front deats, phone cradle
ahhh 
thanks for the heads up
thanks for the heads up
We're just kidding around 
02-21-2007 | 02:18 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i | Silver Gray/Blk | Step-Tronic | Sport/Premium Package | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-Down Rear Seats
Well, 76 is cheaper than Chevron and Shell in SF. I would use it too because of the high gas prices around here, but my buddy said Shell is the official gas of BMW???? So I took the marketing gimmick and has gone with it since..... 
02-21-2007 | 02:33 PM
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I've never used 76 in my 550i, but my car seems to run best on BP with Chevron being a close second. In my neighborhood, Chevron seems to run a few cents/gallon higher that the other major brands.
I haven't used Shell in years since I pumped what I thought was high test into my Audi A6 4.2 and it wound up being diesel fuel. Diesel fuel was accidently pumped into the high test storage tank by a delivery guy. My engine froze, and I didn't have the car for about 2 weeks. Never drove the same after that. Shell picked up the cost (about $2,500), but I've never used their gas again.
I haven't used Shell in years since I pumped what I thought was high test into my Audi A6 4.2 and it wound up being diesel fuel. Diesel fuel was accidently pumped into the high test storage tank by a delivery guy. My engine froze, and I didn't have the car for about 2 weeks. Never drove the same after that. Shell picked up the cost (about $2,500), but I've never used their gas again.
