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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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i know this is a noob question but i just wanna get your opinions

ok so i get PREMIUM whenever i get gas and its a b!tch since its gas prices isnt getting any lower...

i was wondering if there is any difference in the gas depending on what GAS STATION you go to...
for example, is there any difference between 76, CHEVRON, SHELL?...
i know to avoid those bootlegg gas station so i only stick to the namebrands (lets just say i learned my lesson the hard way with bootlegged ****)...
...bcz i was told that CHEVRON is faster burning and that SHELL is the slower burning fuel...i was wondering if that was true or just straight bs

once again sorry for a noob question...
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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http://www.toptiergas.com
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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^ Awesome link

Short answer = yes, there is a difference in the additives used.

Long answer = will answer later.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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I HAVE READ AN ARTICLE IN A MAGIZINE THAT BP WAS THE #1 BEST GAS FOR YOUR CAR AND THAT SHELL WAS IN 2ND AND I CANT REMEMBER WHO WAS IN THIRD.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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chevron in my experience does burn faster. I got 25 mpg mixed with chevron where i

normally get 30-32mpg mixed with shell or 76. I wont use chevron ever again in my

civic.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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ok so then what gas stations would you guys recommend?..
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Here is last weeks discussion on brand and octane level.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1699523
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Maybe its just me but BP seems to make my car run the best and also last the longest
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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to me it does matter i never will go to arco mobile or exxon i either go to shell, chevron, or 76
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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my civic loves arco..i get good gas mileage with that too. i only put arco, shell or 76

that time i put in chevron, the car was smoother and a lot more responsive than before , but it burns too fast
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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I always trust shell
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Chevron, BP, 76, as long as its a brand name I think you can't go wrong.
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