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All gas is the same, it is a commodity. The big boys like Texaco/Chevron add a bottle of additives to each tanker before it drops it in the stations tank. In today's cars it really doesn't matter. Boats, chainsaws, 4wheeler, 92 non ethylol only. Say no to corn liquor in your toys.
worth reading:Can E15 Gasoline Really Damage Your Engine?http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/hybrid-electric/a6244/e15-gasoline-damage-engine/Since we started draining snowmobile tanks and then running machines until they run out of gas we don't have near as many problems, this article explains why! When I park a vehicle for several months I always add fuel stabilizer.
Gasoline is bought and sold as a commodity, they all start the same.Top Tier gasoline providers exceed industry standard.Here is a list of Top Tier Providershttp://www.toptiergas.com/retailers/TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline RetailersGasoline retailers must meet the high TOP TIER standards with all grades of gasoline to be approved by the automakers as providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.In addition, all gasoline outlets carrying the brand of the approved retailer must meet the TOP TIER standards.Additional gasoline retailers are added to the TOP TIER list as they meet the standards. The retailers known to be on the TOP TIER list are shown below.TOP TIER Gasoline Retailers:USA76 StationsAloha PetroleumARCOBeaconBPChevronCenexConocoCostco WholesaleCountryMarkDiamond ShamrockEntec StationsExpress Convenience CentersExxonHawaii Fueling Network (HFN)Holiday StationstoresKwik Trip / Kwik StarMFA Oil Co.MobilOhana FuelsPhillips 66QuikTripRoad RangerShamrockShellSinclairSuncor Energy IncSuperAmericaTexacoTri-Par Oil Co.ValeroAlmost all retailers in the US are Top Tier providers, so no it does not make a difference, unless you prefer one detergent additive over another.Since moving to Oklahoma, almost all gas stations provide ethanol free gas, I have been able to experiment a bit. Running ethanol free gas in my 2007 Dakota 3.7, I average about 25 more miles per tank, and a slight noticeable difference in performance getting up to speed. In our 2014 Nissan Murano, no noticeable difference in efficiency or performance.All my 4 stroke engines are Honda's and I use ethanol free. My Zero turn mower I bought new last summer, it will void the warranty if ethanol gas is used.I paid $1.14 for ethanol free last Sunday.
I burn only non-ethanol in all my small engines and boat. I get it at Cenex in Auburn and only fuel my boat at the marina that is ethanol free. My truck, I don't really care. Mostly fuel at Fred Meyer stations for the discount from shopping there. Paid $1.55 last week.
Quote from: ghosthunter on February 16, 2016, 07:46:27 AMI manage a Shell Station. But on the road I will fuel at the busiest store I can find. Why? Because a lot of problems are caused by water in gas. A out of the way store with low volume may only buy a load of gas a month. The longer it sits the more things that can happen to it. A busy store like the one I manage buy two double tankers of fuel every day. Fresh gas is best gas. Gas is all the same like some one posted, except each brand adds additives.Ethanol is considered hard on small engines and old classic car owners try to stay clear of it, I find. But I have had muscle car owners tell me they get the best mileage on Shell Premium. I would never fill up at any location that was receiving a load of fuel at the time. 99% of time no problem but that fuel is stirring up sediment in underground tanks as it fills. Filters and other devices are in place but on out of the way places may not be well maintained . Big stores have their tanks checked and cleaned if needed from time to time. I have owned two Nissan Frontiers in 21 years both of them were fed Shell Regular. Never had a gas related problem. Once in Twisp I filled up and had a issue. Can of gas dry took care of it. Aside from busy filling stations what other things should we look for? Is there a way to tell if the filters are changed regularly?
I manage a Shell Station. But on the road I will fuel at the busiest store I can find. Why? Because a lot of problems are caused by water in gas. A out of the way store with low volume may only buy a load of gas a month. The longer it sits the more things that can happen to it. A busy store like the one I manage buy two double tankers of fuel every day. Fresh gas is best gas. Gas is all the same like some one posted, except each brand adds additives.Ethanol is considered hard on small engines and old classic car owners try to stay clear of it, I find. But I have had muscle car owners tell me they get the best mileage on Shell Premium. I would never fill up at any location that was receiving a load of fuel at the time. 99% of time no problem but that fuel is stirring up sediment in underground tanks as it fills. Filters and other devices are in place but on out of the way places may not be well maintained . Big stores have their tanks checked and cleaned if needed from time to time. I have owned two Nissan Frontiers in 21 years both of them were fed Shell Regular. Never had a gas related problem. Once in Twisp I filled up and had a issue. Can of gas dry took care of it.
