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Old 04-13-2008, 09:24 AM   #1
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Chevron, Sunoco then Shell, in that order preference.

One thing I always figure is that it may not be the brand of gas, but maybe the station itself that might affect my perceptions of the gas I'm getting. If the business looks like its been in the same location for a long time, like 20 years plus or so, I may steer clear of it because I worry that the underground tanks might be old and have more contaminates that a newer station might.

No science behind this, its just my opinion. I have a newer Chevron station near my office and I'll use that one for the majority of my fill ups. Outside my immediate area, then its whatever I can find.
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Old 04-13-2008, 09:36 AM   #2
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the cheapest 87 oct gas I can find. It likes 87 much better than that expensive 93 stuff
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Old 04-13-2008, 09:42 AM   #3
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I'm a Sunoco 93/94 octane kind of guy unless I'm on some sort of long trip. Then it's whatevers clever ...

Anyone try 100 octane and notice a difference? I know it's available at my local Delta Sonic ... but at $5+/gal I'm not quite that interested.
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Old 04-26-2008, 03:38 PM   #4
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I'm a Sunoco 93/94 octane kind of guy unless I'm on some sort of long trip. Then it's whatevers clever ...

Anyone try 100 octane and notice a difference? I know it's available at my local Delta Sonic ... but at $5+/gal I'm not quite that interested.
Thanks for all of your responses I would try the 100 octane if I could, if not just to see the difference, if any
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Old 04-26-2008, 03:55 PM   #5
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As long as I have owned the car, I've put 93 octane into it. I almost always fill up at exxon or shell but sometimes will use Kangaroo.

For my civic, I put the cheapest crap I can find into it
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Old 04-26-2008, 06:58 PM   #6
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Chevron Highest test which is 94. They have 87, 89, 92 (grouped together) and 94 (which is separate).

Recommended is 93 for the 987S. Always use 93 or higher. Don't skimp, it's not worth it.

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Old 04-27-2008, 04:59 AM   #7
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I use Chevron 91, I've never seen 94 at any of the Chevrons where I live (San Jose). Where do they have 94?
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