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bmxstud Sophomore Author Chicago Posts:246 Points:95,945 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 1:31:23 PM Ignore bmxstud Report Abuse For sport cars...Am i the only one. Im a car buff (sport cars) and i only use certain brands of gas for my baby. (SHELL and maybe BP) I would never put just any brand gas in my sport car. Sometimes i think im on the wrong site, but im not because i own another car and that car gets anything thats cheaper. For example: Shells: 4.29 for Premium... Gas Depot right across the street: 4.01 for Premium. I put shells.

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For sport cars...Am i the only one. Im a car buff (sport cars) and i only use certain brands of gas for my baby. (SHELL and maybe BP) I would never put just any brand gas in my sport car. Sometimes i think im on the wrong site, but im not because i own another car and that car gets anything thats cheaper.

For example:
Shells: 4.29 for Premium...
Gas Depot right across the street: 4.01 for Premium.

I put shells.

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noblegiant Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,085 Points:945,970 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2013 12:08:53 AM Ignore noblegiant Report Abuse Whatever Is Reasonable
sweeteddy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,639 Points:1,706,245 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2013 11:29:23 PM Ignore sweeteddy Report Abuse sometimes
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,352 Points:693,700 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2013 9:07:16 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse I buy Sunoco whenever it's available.
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pawnkingfour All-Star Author Georgia Posts:581 Points:145,540 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2013 6:16:59 PM Ignore pawnkingfour Report Abuse Regular will do.
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,666 Points:868,070 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2013 6:09:26 PM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse no...it is all the same.
down2fumes All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:737 Points:178,105 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2013 9:39:27 AM Ignore down2fumes Report Abuse no
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,992 Points:1,879,590 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2013 9:29:42 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Not but I have a select group of stations I buy from.
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,126 Points:1,075,410 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 6:33:28 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse The cheapest.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,598 Points:1,814,820 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 5:58:26 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse Cheapest
noblegiant Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,085 Points:945,970 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 11:42:49 PM Ignore noblegiant Report Abuse Whatever Is More Reasonable
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,376 Points:2,146,405 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 9:52:57 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse I go with the cheapest Top Tier I can find. Usually, that's Shell.
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,850 Points:457,195 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 10:27:12 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Diesel.
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,284 Points:2,610,640 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 1:01:25 AM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse The secret is the additives added to the blend at the rack make a difference in what you get at the pump, I try to buy name brands just for that reason.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,573 Points:2,384,205 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 12:56:24 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse Shell is Tier 1 gasoline, and it's the only Tier 1 in my area, so I'd use Shell if I had a choice
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fkkf92 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,928 Points:2,589,415 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 8:45:25 PM Ignore fkkf92 Report Abuse no, price first
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,337 Points:2,509,035 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 7:02:35 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse I consider all brands of E10 equivalent.
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WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,859 Points:1,267,995 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 10:17:55 AM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse Yes....the cheap brand.
down2fumes All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:737 Points:178,105 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 9:48:20 AM Ignore down2fumes Report Abuse no
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 9:31:17 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I have certain brands, like Arco and Citgo, that I never use. Otherwise any of the top tier brands are fine with me. [Edited by: PatAZ at 2/16/2013 9:33:54 AM EST]
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,666 Points:868,070 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 9:01:50 PM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse no. gas is gas. comes from one of four refineries in my area. all the same.
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Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,293 Points:361,095 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 10:14:31 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Good morning bmxstud. I live in the country and for eleven miles in any direction there are only two gasoline stations. I purchase my gasoline from a huge truck stop (8 pumps - 16 cars plus four stalls for semis). The reason is they are the only station within a reasonable distance that sells non-ethanol 87 Octane regular at a fair price. The station is called Kent's Korner (one of 25) that sells petroleum products from Garvin oil. They are one mile from my home and right on an I-20 exit.
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wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,274 Points:697,855 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 10:04:09 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Yes. I read an article where a comparison study was run. Shell had the best detergent in their premium, and Exxon had the best in regular fuel. I obtained a fuel card and speedpass from Exxon. I save between 6 and 16 cents a gallon if I purchase at least 45 gallons a month. I keep my vehicles until they've died in an accident or become too expensive to maintain. 22 years is the longest so far. I also utilize Marvel Mystery Oil every other fuel fill up. [Edited by: wamster at 2/15/2013 10:05:49 AM EST]
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,430 Points:707,740 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 9:24:18 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse no
gator2002 Champion Author Calgary Posts:11,026 Points:2,570,250 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 9:16:18 AM Ignore gator2002 Report Abuse Most of the time
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,992 Points:1,879,590 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 9:16:03 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse I use what ever the stations I buy at sell. Since it all gets here in the same pipeline at the same time there is no difference.
BT1288 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:22,120 Points:1,426,310 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 9:07:38 AM Ignore BT1288 Report Abuse I go to a Cenex because they are the only station around here that has 92 octane with no corn.
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DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,126 Points:1,075,410 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 6:28:01 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse Any brand.
aburns20 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,276 Points:677,180 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 5:24:43 AM Ignore aburns20 Report Abuse I do...sold by the cheapest station I can find!
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,803 Points:2,898,535 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 5:16:07 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse You have been brain washed, they are all the same, no matter the brand.
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,180 Points:3,355,400 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 5:02:24 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse I use the cheapest and have had no problems.
Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:485 Points:85,235 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 7:46:06 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse I like to use one brand of gas for several consecutive fill ups but I don't always do so. I think the additives of different brand are different but are compatible in a gas mix. Besides, the amount of additives is very small, about 0.2 oz. per gallon.
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,209 Points:1,925,140 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 6:46:44 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse I don't use just any brand personally. I do choose between three different stations that I do trust, Shell, Chevron and Marathon. Since all are right together, I check which has the lowest price and go with them. All have served me well.