What kind of gas do you use?
06-17-2012, 06:58 PM
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Usually put Shell 91 Premium cause Shell is the closest gas station to my house. Never had a problem.
I tried to put $10 of 110oct race gas when ran the 1/4 mile as well and didn't change my time... So maybe I should try nitromethane next time lol
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I tried to put $10 of 110oct race gas when ran the 1/4 mile as well and didn't change my time... So maybe I should try nitromethane next time lol
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06-17-2012, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Thateguhate' timestamp='1339983784' post='21789428
91 of anything other than Shell or Arco.
Shell I have seen prove proven results on the dyno before/after on a friends boosted Eclipse GST. Never pumped it again. Honestly though aside from these two stations I'll use just about any station that gets a decent amount of business. It doesn't help if you are getting a 91 octane from a Chevron, Shell or even a 76 that doesn't get business and sells stale gas.
I noticed that when I go to 7-11, or Olympian my car runs smooth and I also get an extra 10-15 miles before my light will turn on oddly enough.
Shell I have seen prove proven results on the dyno before/after on a friends boosted Eclipse GST. Never pumped it again. Honestly though aside from these two stations I'll use just about any station that gets a decent amount of business. It doesn't help if you are getting a 91 octane from a Chevron, Shell or even a 76 that doesn't get business and sells stale gas.
I noticed that when I go to 7-11, or Olympian my car runs smooth and I also get an extra 10-15 miles before my light will turn on oddly enough.
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To be honest Shell is always top dollar. I drove to the Chevron on Hickey Blvd today in Daly City and could not even get to a pump the place was so packed. Across the street Shell was empty, 3 cars if I remember right and 12cents more per gallon for Supreme. People are going to pump where they get the most for they're dollar so I'd like to believe it was stale gas. Although that was probably an isolated incident who knows if you are actually getting the octane of your choice if the gas station isn't getting any business..
Just my thoughts though.. Btw his numbers were in the area of 452whp without the shell and with I wanna say he made close to 443-444whp.
06-17-2012, 07:12 PM
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Only reason I won't pump Arco is because I've heard it leaves deposits in your tank. I'm assuming you would have to pump a lifetime worth of that shit for it to cause a problem though. Even so I never really use them lol.. Someone put that bug in my ear a long time ago and it stuck with me ever since.
06-17-2012, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by eklipz98' timestamp='1339987767' post='21789529
Premium at 76, shell, Chevron, or Arco. Never noticed a difference other than price.
Only reason I won't pump Arco is because I've heard it leaves deposits in your tank. I'm assuming you would have to pump a lifetime worth of that shit for it to cause a problem though. Even so I never really use them lol.. Someone put that bug in my ear a long time ago and it stuck with me ever since.
If you are worried about stale gas, then Costco would be my recommendation because they go through multiple tankers worth of gas each day.
06-17-2012, 11:51 PM
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In our LA trip
Brian: what kind of gas do you guys use
Me: 91
Hanzel: 87
Brian: really? 87
Me: nah he is joking
Hanzel: 87
Brian almost believed Hanzel and was about to put 87
Brian: what kind of gas do you guys use
Me: 91
Hanzel: 87
Brian: really? 87
Me: nah he is joking
Hanzel: 87
Brian almost believed Hanzel and was about to put 87
06-18-2012, 12:02 AM
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I've heard of all the rumors... Feel free to add your own lol..
Arco gas is diluted with water so it burns faster
Costco is cheap quality
Valero is cheap quality
Olympia is cheap quality
76 is no good...
I personally have no preference... I used to use chevron only because I had access to free gas at chevron once a week. Now I fill up Costco because I get 3% cash back
woot. !!! But in between locations I would often use chevron over the rest... My local Arco charges .45 cent for card transaction - no bueno. Shell prices is slightly higher than the chevron a block away, 76 also charges 10 cents extra per gal for cc transaction. The only exception other than Costco or chevron.. Is when I'm on empty and thats the closest station or when I'm lazy and feel like paying $5 more for a car wash at shell lol
TEChron is proven to make VTEC work over time lol .. Jp iono.. Haha but the commercials shows happy cars so it must be good .. I also like arco tv when I'm bored pumping gas. The shell tv is quite boring replaying the same 10 sec video of the Asian dude say "welcome. Blah blah blah, see you next time"
Arco gas is diluted with water so it burns faster
Costco is cheap quality
Valero is cheap quality
Olympia is cheap quality
76 is no good...
I personally have no preference... I used to use chevron only because I had access to free gas at chevron once a week. Now I fill up Costco because I get 3% cash back
woot. !!! But in between locations I would often use chevron over the rest... My local Arco charges .45 cent for card transaction - no bueno. Shell prices is slightly higher than the chevron a block away, 76 also charges 10 cents extra per gal for cc transaction. The only exception other than Costco or chevron.. Is when I'm on empty and thats the closest station or when I'm lazy and feel like paying $5 more for a car wash at shell lolTEChron is proven to make VTEC work over time lol .. Jp iono.. Haha but the commercials shows happy cars so it must be good .. I also like arco tv when I'm bored pumping gas. The shell tv is quite boring replaying the same 10 sec video of the Asian dude say "welcome. Blah blah blah, see you next time"