I was not aware the US Gasoline is not for use in the E60
12-23-2008, 01:29 PM
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In another post I had mentioned a problem I had with a frozen gas line using a full tank of premium Shell Gasoline.
The reason per a Mr. Ric Racing is per the following quote:
"Don't put any ethanol in the gas tank either.
Your cars engine is not planned for that.
Check out your gasoline dealer for what shit they are selling.
A proper BMW E60 i needs 98 octane gasoline, not the shit sold in the US."
I guess we Americans must travel to Europe now to fill up cause our gas per him is "shit".
What gives???
Oh, and this self proclaimed gasoline expert drives a diesel.
The reason per a Mr. Ric Racing is per the following quote:
"Don't put any ethanol in the gas tank either.
Your cars engine is not planned for that.
Check out your gasoline dealer for what shit they are selling.
A proper BMW E60 i needs 98 octane gasoline, not the shit sold in the US."
I guess we Americans must travel to Europe now to fill up cause our gas per him is "shit".
What gives???
Oh, and this self proclaimed gasoline expert drives a diesel.
12-23-2008, 01:31 PM
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Well WTF? No wonder everyone stares and looks at me funny when I pull up at the gas station. 
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
- QuikTrip
- Chevron
- Texaco
- MFA Oil Co.
- Conoco
- Phillips 66
- 76
- Entec Stations
- Shell
- The Somerset Refinery, Inc.
- Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
- Aloha Petroleum
- Tri-Par Oil Co.
- Turkey Hill Minit Markets
- Mileage Stations
- Chevron Canada
- Shell Canada
- Petro-Canada
- Sunoco Canada
12-23-2008, 01:33 PM
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12-23-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='751600' date='Dec 23 2008, 05:33 PM
ricracing...gotta love some of his posts
I think he needs to put some of that 98 Octane finnish gas up his Diesel.
12-23-2008, 01:42 PM
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Its the simple fact that 98 RON octane European standard gasoline is the same as 93 (R+M)/2 Octane US gas.
Therefore 93 octane is recommended but the BMW minimum for US is usually 91.
I believe its also true to avoid ethanol blends. A service rep told me that once.
Therefore 93 octane is recommended but the BMW minimum for US is usually 91.
I believe its also true to avoid ethanol blends. A service rep told me that once.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='751616' date='Dec 23 2008, 02:42 PM
Its the simple fact that 98 RON octane European standard gasoline is the same as 93 (R+M)/2 Octane US gas.
Therefore 93 octane is recommended but the BMW minimum for US is usually 91.
I believe its also true to avoid ethanol blends. A service rep told me that once.
Therefore 93 octane is recommended but the BMW minimum for US is usually 91.
I believe its also true to avoid ethanol blends. A service rep told me that once.
I never cease to amazed by some of the posts proclaiming US gas to be crap, based solely on its octane rating, whilst failing dismally to realize that it's measured on a different scale over here...
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='751616' date='Dec 23 2008, 02:42 PM
Its the simple fact that 98 RON octane European standard gasoline is the same as 93 (R+M)/2 Octane US gas.
Therefore 93 octane is recommended but the BMW minimum for US is usually 91.
I believe its also true to avoid ethanol blends. A service rep told me that once.
Therefore 93 octane is recommended but the BMW minimum for US is usually 91.
I believe its also true to avoid ethanol blends. A service rep told me that once.
They COULD be the same guy!! 
12-23-2008, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='751648' date='Dec 23 2008, 05:45 PM
+1
I never cease to amazed by some of the posts proclaiming US gas to be crap, based solely on its octane rating, whilst failing dismally to realize that it's measured on a different scale over here...
I never cease to amazed by some of the posts proclaiming US gas to be crap, based solely on its octane rating, whilst failing dismally to realize that it's measured on a different scale over here...
An Explanation of Fuel Octane Ratings:
http://www.torquecars.com/articles/f...ne-ratings.php
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='751655' date='Dec 23 2008, 06:53 PM
Hmmm, ricracing and Richard in NC (ric and Rich)....anyone ever see these guys together anywhere??? They COULD be the same guy!!
They COULD be the same guy!!