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02-21-2007, 04:50 PM
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Could be a lot of hype but I've heard that Chevron's Techron is good because it helps in keeping the fuel injectors clean. But then again, I have 285k miles on my '88 E28 and it's still running strong fueled exclusively with Chevron.
02-21-2007, 05:01 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
The best part about living on the east coast now, as compared to living in CA, is that we have 93 octane for Super. There is no 91. It's just 87, 89 and 93. All that was available in CA was 91 for Super. There are even a few gas stations in NY that have 95 octane!
As for 76, I always went there when I lived in San Fran. Them and Chevron were always good. The whole branded message of "Chevron with Techron" and those little colored bugs always sold me. LOL!
As for 76, I always went there when I lived in San Fran. Them and Chevron were always good. The whole branded message of "Chevron with Techron" and those little colored bugs always sold me. LOL!
02-21-2007, 05:07 PM
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Just put in premium whereever you go and you'll be alright. I usually go to Holiday stations (in upper Midwest) becuase they have the best gas station car wash. The "Ultimate wash" is $7 with a fill up and they give you interior towels and spray down your car manually before you enter the wash....can't go wrong.
EDIT: I have Alpine white. If I had black or another dark color you can be sure that I wouldn't be frequenting an automatic car wash. I wash the car by hand in the nicer months, but when the temps are well below zero I do the gas station quickie.
EDIT: I have Alpine white. If I had black or another dark color you can be sure that I wouldn't be frequenting an automatic car wash. I wash the car by hand in the nicer months, but when the temps are well below zero I do the gas station quickie.
02-21-2007, 05:45 PM
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My Ride: 06 530XI Sapphire Black, Black Int. 6sp, Cold, Prem
The only gas I use is Gulf, I kinda know the dude who pumps my gas in the morning and he's really careful with the car, no drips or scratches. Stupid a$$ at the Exxon, took my gas cap off and put it on the roof of the car, something I'm sure he'll never do again.
02-21-2007, 05:47 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='394135' date='Feb 21 2007, 09:45 PM
The only gas I use is Gulf, I kinda know the dude who pumps my gas in the morning and he's really careful with the car, no drips or scratches. Stupid a$$ at the Exxon, took my gas cap off and put it on the roof of the car, something I'm sure he'll never do again.
02-21-2007, 05:49 PM
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My Ride: 06 530XI Sapphire Black, Black Int. 6sp, Cold, Prem
Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='394138' date='Feb 21 2007, 09:47 PM
Isn't your gas cap attached, so he can't take it all the way off and put it on top of the car? Mine is.
02-21-2007, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='394110' date='Feb 21 2007, 06:01 PM
The best part about living on the east coast now, as compared to living in CA, is that we have 93 octane for Super. There is no 91. It's just 87, 89 and 93. All that was available in CA was 91 for Super. There are even a few gas stations in NY that have 95 octane!
As for 76, I always went there when I lived in San Fran. Them and Chevron were always good. The whole branded message of "Chevron with Techron" and those little colored bugs always sold me. LOL!
As for 76, I always went there when I lived in San Fran. Them and Chevron were always good. The whole branded message of "Chevron with Techron" and those little colored bugs always sold me. LOL!
02-21-2007, 05:55 PM
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I heard good stuff about 76, but there really isn't any 76 dealers in SOCAL that I've seen.
If you sign up for Discover Gas Card, its 5% cashback on all gas purchases no matter where you go. I have 3 separate cards for 3 separate benefits!
If you sign up for Discover Gas Card, its 5% cashback on all gas purchases no matter where you go. I have 3 separate cards for 3 separate benefits!
02-21-2007, 05:57 PM
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if youre interested, here's the link to where i found some 76 stations that carry 100 octane.
http://personal.linkline.com/dbarton/Unlea...l_in_SoCal.html
http://personal.linkline.com/dbarton/Unlea...l_in_SoCal.html
02-21-2007, 06:11 PM
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TOP TIER Gasoline Retailers:
QuikTrip
Chevron
Conoco
Phillips
76
Shell
Entec Stations
MFA Oil Company
Kwik Trip/Kwik Star
The Somerset Refinery, Inc.
Chevron-Canada
Aloha Petroleum
Tri-Par Oil Company
Shell-Canada
Texaco
Petro-Canada
Sunoco-Canada