USA Today article on Top Tier Gas
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there has been some discussion recently on Top Tier gas and the linked USA Today article does help shed some light. I get from the article that more collaboration is needed amongst car manufacturers and gas marketers. Ford is not in the coalition and recommends BP which is not Top Tier. ExxonMobil is not either but claims their gas exceeds. A California repair authority claims he does not see a difference. A good read. I still contend that filling up at a Top Tier or other major is the way to go..
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/e...nterstitialskip
I hope the link works. Fred
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/e...nterstitialskip
I hope the link works. Fred
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I have been having rough start problems. The tech told me to use Chevron exclusively. I had been using 76 and Shell.
FWIW, I think there is a benefit to using the Top Tier gasolines, but I think the tech may have a voodoo doll hidden in his toolbox.
FWIW, I think there is a benefit to using the Top Tier gasolines, but I think the tech may have a voodoo doll hidden in his toolbox.
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Originally Posted by MyFirstBMW' post='436213' date='Jun 15 2007, 03:58 PM
I have been having rough start problems. The tech told me to use Chevron exclusively. I had been using 76 and Shell.
FWIW, I think there is a benefit to using the Top Tier gasolines, but I think the tech may have a voodoo doll hidden in his toolbox.
FWIW, I think there is a benefit to using the Top Tier gasolines, but I think the tech may have a voodoo doll hidden in his toolbox.
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Originally Posted by fjwagner' post='436258' date='Jun 15 2007, 06:59 PM
There is not enough difference in the gas to distinguish one from the other when you are comparing the companies you mentioned nor with other majors. That is just a personal preference of his and a way of avoiding diagnosing the real issue.
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I've been using 76 Premium all my left over 5 cars and never had any problems with any car...
Any of the mentioned gas compaines are fine I think and like said its personal preference... I just stay away from supermarket gas and costco gas...
Any of the mentioned gas compaines are fine I think and like said its personal preference... I just stay away from supermarket gas and costco gas...
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='437250' date='Jun 18 2007, 09:04 PM
I've been using 76 Premium all my left over 5 cars and never had any problems with any car...
Any of the mentioned gas compaines are fine I think and like said its personal preference... I just stay away from supermarket gas and costco gas...
Any of the mentioned gas compaines are fine I think and like said its personal preference... I just stay away from supermarket gas and costco gas...
+1 and add ARCO ans USA Gasoline to the "stay away from list" at least for me that is
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I used costco's 91 octane in Bay Area, CA for years and have no problem or whatsoever. At one time, while listening to costco's voicemail(just as a hobby - just kidding) while on hold, it says that their gasoline includes special detergent (I guess tide) to keep the engine cleaner.
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