Which Gas to use

Donia330i · 10-18-2010, 07:53 AM

Which gas do you guys think is the best to use and why?

kamek · 10-18-2010, 10:17 AM

Race fuel because it'll make your car faster than a 335

benzo23 · 10-18-2010, 11:02 AM

Chevron 93...y? Because it is what it is.

Wlew · 10-18-2010, 01:40 PM

in NC we have 93 octane... out west its mainly 91 if im not mistaken. and to me gas is gas. you can market it with whatever BS you want, but in the end is there really a difference? probably not.

pittyinSC · 10-18-2010, 05:29 PM

I believe Chevron 93 may be the best gas or Sunoco 93. We have
many more Sunoco stations, so I cannot compare unless I go out of the
way to a Chevron station. My vehicle definitely feels peppier when it has better
gas in it! I have only been able to use Shell 93 most of my vehicles life and they it
has always ran great. Just try to stick to top tier stations.
We should just get one vehicle to dyno and run different gas
companies to see which makes the most power.

ni8shadow · 10-18-2010, 09:43 PM

Shell 91 over here

AlanAZ · 10-18-2010, 10:52 PM

Chevron 91 for the Techron, the fuel system cleaner that BMW sells is rebranded Techron. And Shell (recommended by Ferrari) is there's no Chevron around (as was the case in Boston), and once in while to get a different additive through the engine.

jaguar36 · 10-19-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanAZ

And Shell (recommended by Ferrari)

I think you mean sponsoring Ferrari.

AlanAZ · 10-19-2010, 12:36 PM

Ferrari recommended the use of Shell gas in their street cars (at a few years ago, when I moved to Boston and there were no/few Chevron stations.)

IancoleTX · 10-19-2010, 01:02 PM

This is one of my least favorite subjects. No retail gas distributor has consistently better quality than any other one. Buy the highest octane for the cheapest - otherwise it is virtually a uniform product.

If you pay more money for the same product to stay loyal to a brand, you are a SUCKER. Period.

VTECaddict · 10-19-2010, 04:57 PM

91+ octane from any reputable retailer. eg, anything other than those one-off, janky, mom and pop stations that don't look well kept.

TSM330i · 10-19-2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

This is one of my least favorite subjects. No retail gas distributor has consistently better quality than any other one. Buy the highest octane for the cheapest - otherwise it is virtually a uniform product.

If you pay more money for the same product to stay loyal to a brand, you are a SUCKER. Period.

I'm not sure you're correct. BMW is a part of Top Tier Gas. If the distributor is not on this list, they put the minimum amount of detergents and additives into their fuels (ie: Do not clean your engine).
Yes, the retailers do change because they are constantly checking.
I run Shell ALL the time. I put Wawa gas in my VW Golf and the car ran like crap for months- major stumbling and issues.
http://www.toptiergas.com/

123Britt · 10-19-2010, 06:58 PM

I get mine from a Conoco at 93 Octane -- injectors for 335i DI, fuel lines, gas mileage, performance numbers --- all are supported

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-19-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AW325xi

I'm not sure you're correct. BMW is a part of Top Tier Gas. If the distributor is not on this list, they put the minimum amount of detergents and additives into their fuels (ie: Do not clean your engine).
Yes, the retailers do change because they are constantly checking.
I run Shell ALL the time. I put Wawa gas in my VW Golf and the car ran like crap for months- major stumbling and issues.
http://www.toptiergas.com/

+1
Nothin but Shell V-Power all the way! It's not about the gas, it's about what they put INTO the gas to help your engine and fuel system. I know it makes a difference. Filled up with nothing BUT SVP and my car runs just as strong and smooth as the day I got it. I'll run out of gas before I put anything else in the tank.

superduty · 10-19-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AW325xi

If the distributor is not on this list, they put the minimum amount of detergents and additives into their fuels (ie: Do not clean your engine).

Exactly. This is what drives the price of quality name brand fuels over no name fuels. You're not paying for the name.

Even running straight av gas isn't ideal for a car because they are not formulated for that use. If you want more octane, stick with racing gas.

Another point to consider about fuels is storage life. Regular pump gas is designed with a relatively short shelf life (measured in weeks). Racing gas is formulated to be stored for longer periods (measured in months). I don't know this for a fact but shelf life may be part of the issue with cheap gas not running well in many cars. It's possible that part of the reason these fuels are cheaper because they are "old" and are sold off at lower prices by the wholesalers to get rid of them.

Not that it matters to most here but el cheapo fuels don't work well with any carburetated vehicle I've ever owned. Makes them hard to start and generally don't run well.

Spitfirocks · 10-19-2010, 11:33 PM

Costco gas is rebranded shell, and its usually 40 cents cheaper. WIN

danchee · 10-20-2010, 12:01 AM

Whatever gas that has the least amount of Ethanol in it.

superduty · 10-20-2010, 07:52 PM

+1

IancoleTX · 10-20-2010, 10:36 PM

Enjoy paying the markup, suckers.

zuluZero · 10-20-2010, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Enjoy paying the markup, suckers.

..said the guy who bought a BMW...

Shell 91 V-Power
(no ethanol in Ontario, lots of cleaning agents, and marketing)

I see a lot of comments about "Gas is all the same, it all comes from the same sources". What they always neglect is the part of the process after the refinery where custom additives are mixed into the fuel. The difference may not justify the price, but it *is* a difference.

Fritzables · 10-21-2010, 12:40 AM

Caltex or Shell V-Power. Both are 98.

benzo23 · 10-21-2010, 08:33 AM

Whether or not different brands of gas is a gimick or not, I will only put in chevron or shell. The little added cost is worth my own peace of mind.

10-18-2010, 07:53 AM	#1
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	in NC we have 93 octane... out west its mainly 91 if im not mistaken. and to me gas is gas. you can market it with whatever BS you want, but in the end is there really a difference? probably not. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I believe Chevron 93 may be the best gas or Sunoco 93. We have many more Sunoco stations, so I cannot compare unless I go out of the way to a Chevron station. My vehicle definitely feels peppier when it has better gas in it! I have only been able to use Shell 93 most of my vehicles life and they it has always ran great. Just try to stick to top tier stations. We should just get one vehicle to dyno and run different gas companies to see which makes the most power. __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
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AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	Chevron 91 for the Techron, the fuel system cleaner that BMW sells is rebranded Techron. And Shell (recommended by Ferrari) is there's no Chevron around (as was the case in Boston), and once in while to get a different additive through the engine.
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10-19-2010, 12:36 PM	#9
AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	Ferrari recommended the use of Shell gas in their street cars (at a few years ago, when I moved to Boston and there were no/few Chevron stations.)
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IancoleTX Dillo boxers 272 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	This is one of my least favorite subjects. No retail gas distributor has consistently better quality than any other one. Buy the highest octane for the cheapest - otherwise it is virtually a uniform product. If you pay more money for the same product to stay loyal to a brand, you are a SUCKER. Period. __________________ 2019 M5C Matte MBB / Tartufo
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	91+ octane from any reputable retailer. eg, anything other than those one-off, janky, mom and pop stations that don't look well kept. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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123Britt Captain 289 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Ethanol Free I get mine from a Conoco at 93 Octane -- injectors for 335i DI, fuel lines, gas mileage, performance numbers --- all are supported
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Spitfirocks Lieutenant 40 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 335i 07 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	Costco gas is rebranded shell, and its usually 40 cents cheaper. WIN
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danchee Lieutenant 136 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 21 X7 40i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rainy City iTrader: (0)	Whatever gas that has the least amount of Ethanol in it.
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10-21-2010, 12:40 AM	#21
Fritzables Private First Class 8 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 323i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA iTrader: (0)	Caltex or Shell V-Power. Both are 98.
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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	Whether or not different brands of gas is a gimick or not, I will only put in chevron or shell. The little added cost is worth my own peace of mind.
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