I have only used 76 gas since moving to california. Not a drop of anything else. Several other people do this, I notice I have VERY fast 0-60 runs and smooth performance. Maybe my car is just "lucky" but I suspect 76 actually has consistently good quality gas. Anyone else use JUST "76" premium? I checked out www.76.com and they have a good explanation of the "pro-power" additive to their car. Let's not forget their unbeatable partnership with NASCAR, every car in NASCAR has used 76 gas for the past 50 years (yes, I know 76 pays for this, but still). Also, they offer 100 octane racing fuel. I think I am a fan, I ask you all to join me in using nothing but 76.

Tuleman will slightly disagree as he uses Chevron cause the refinery is local to us here in the valley of San Jose, but still, I think I will stick with 76 for good.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

My own subjective rating:

1. Texaco
2. Chevron
3. 76
4. Shell
5. Mobil

 

yah i am using taxeco for 6 years already

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2001 Acura Red CL Type S.
1997 Honda Civic EX.
!!!! VTEC Power !!!!
Powered by HONDA
Powered by MUGEN

typescl@yahoo.com

 

Why? There aren't that many Texaco's around here either. You have to admit, 76 has the coolest logo.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

I like the Shell logo best.

I used to boycott Texaco along with Exxon (which I still boycott) but Texaco seems to work best now.

My opinion is based on the performance of the respective, evil multinationals' 92 octane gas.

I should probably stick with Chevron, just because our clueless leader is acting like such a jerk, and the other Texas energy companies (Enron, Houston Gas etc.) are jerking it up California's ass.

 

Why not 76?

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

i hate to break it to you, but a lot of gas stations get their gas from a generic supplier. i have a buddy who owns a few gas stations, one of the being a "Citgo" -- they are pretty big up here, the bought out all the 76's up here. Anyways, any gas station in MN (at least) that is a Citgo has to buy their gas independentally, since the corporation does not drive gas trucks up this way ... wierd shit eh?

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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

Ya, I only fill up at 76's where I have actually SEEN the 76-branded gas tanker fill up the pumps.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

Hey Rabbit? Why exactly is Mobil at the bottom of your list?

 

The only gas i use is 76, a few others here and there but 95% of the time its 76. I truly believe its the best gas, and remember guys, I have one of the "faster" cars from the factory(maybe its the gas)

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot

 

Exactly! So do I (Have one of the "faster" cars from the factory). I really think there is a connection. Why did you pick 76 as your gas of choice?

(BTW, I have never put a drop of anything besides 76 premium since I moved here to cali and the car had 3000 miles)

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

Cali people-
just don't go to ARCO...

pissing in your gas tank will get you better 0-60's than ARCO's so-called 92 octane.

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2001 CL Premium w/ Navigation (purchased 4/01/2000)
Satin Silver, Black interior

-Comptech sport springs
-18x8.5" Altstadt/Zivell Speed alloy wheels (+41mm offset)
-225/40/ZR18 Pirelli P-7000 Supersport (rear)
-225/40/ZR18 Pirelli P-Zero (front)
-Cleared lights!
-Polarg M-4 road lamps
-APC 9005 hi-beams


1994 Honda Civic EX
0-60 in 4.26 days

 

hahahah, pretty damn funny. hahahaha

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, and AEM CAI
I've got one of CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot

 

Dude, I would NEVER use Arco, Rotten Robbie, or any other gas like that. But hell, I won't use anything other than 76. I just wish they had 93 octane.

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds

 

funny post cause 76 bought out BP, and people consider it sh*t

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2001 acura cl type-s
comming soon
2000 accord v6 sedan
1997 4runner
1992 camaro
1993 volvo 850
"Tell me kid, have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light"

 

People consider BP shit?

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds
V-1 Hardwired, Comptech Sways on order

 

My whole family likes 76 gas the best and we use it the most. However, it's not the only gas we have used in our cars. We also use shell, mobil, texaco, chevron sometimes.

 

time test


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
Comptech Springs
Apexi V-AFC
AEM CAI

 

have'nt anyone heard of techron....from chevrom...????? its supposed to give you a 5 hp increase, just like the drop in filter from comptech.

 

That's funny..

You guys rate your gas stations on the "Quality of the fuel"

I rate the gas stations on the Efficiency of the gas pumps and how FAST they fill the tank up, if the pump has an latch to pump on it's own, etc..

I find that CHEVRON has the WORST pumps In the WORLD!!!! It takes a Million years to pump 15 gallons, and when it get's to the last 20 cents worth it goes in SUPER SUPER SLOW mode. What a PAIN IN THE ASS!

Shell, on the other hand must use Top-notch technology in their gas pump mechanisms. They get to 15 gallons FAST and don't slow down on the last 20 cents like those pussy pumps at chevron.

I dunno. I guess I notice the "Little things"

 

I don't think we have "76" gas here in Texas, at least I don't recall seeing any stations. I use ONLY the following (in no particular order):

- Mobil
- Exxon
- Texaco
- Shell
- Chevron

Nothing else will do!!!


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi
No Badges

35% tint/Wheel locks/Splash guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter/Mobil-1 5W-30 oil & filter/Shine by Meguiar's/One scratched rim -- Competch springs on order!

 

i think i pick gas stations like Jayru does. I just go to a station that looks new, big and has fast pumps.

 

76 gas stations are the coolest by far. Always nice and neat, really cool logo, and new pumps. Their pumps validate my credit card INSTANTLY!!! I mean, I put the nozzle in the tank, slide the card through, and then I squeeze the handle and INSTANTLY gas is flowing. It's like being in the pit of NASCAR!

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds
V-1 Hardwired, Comptech Sways on order

 

I like the one with the TV in the pump ... we have a few of those ... of course if I were street effectz that wouldn't matter haha



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Black 2001 Type S
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Acura Winter Mats
*Mudguards
*Mobile 1 Synthetic
*Rockford 500a2
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2)
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

Actually, BP owns 76. But, people reacted negetively to the Canadian owned business. So they decided to fool us stupid Americans and change their name from BP to 76 in the US. It's still Canadian owned.

 

BP owned huh? Wow. Well, BP is a damn big company. Well, at least they are still the official gas of NASCAR?

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds
V-1 Hardwired, Comptech Sways on order

 

eh? What are you fucking with the clocks for huh???

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds
V-1 Hardwired, Comptech Sways on order

 

a cousin of mine used to work for Olympian gas...a major distributer...and they sold gas to 76, Chevron, Shell, BP, and a bunch of other. thats why u rarely see actual 76 trcuks or Shell trucks. dont take that list literally, think some actually have their own stuff, but a majority buy the same fuel. only difference is the additives added by each company, whether it be techron, pro-power, etc. pretty much all the same fuel though. although i must say..i stay away from Arco...

 

No 76's here I justs use 93 Mobil preiumum q/ mobil 1 oil. Only mobil nothing else.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

You should find a Sunoco man. 94 octane!

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Silver CL-S w/ Navi, Spoiler, Wheel Locks, Trunk Tray, 19169, 9005
Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1-S Proxes on 17X8 SSR Competition Wheels (47.2 lbs lighter than stock wheel+tire setup)
G-Tech (Full tank of gas, 60F, VSA off, SS) - 5.93 seconds
V-1 Hardwired, Comptech Sways on order

 

I would be the only sunco that's around me is at manassas (25 miles away ) or arlington (13 miles away) from my new house. Trust me if it was close to me I would. Plus what if I run out of gas and there's no sunco I would have to mix w/ a cheaper brand. But Mobil is everywhere.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

I've been using Shell, since I've known the guys and have been going there for about 20 years. They always buy high quality gas.

This is not to say that Shell is the only station that has good folks.

When I drove up today (sorry, racing fuel break), I noticed that they said they were now accepting Texaco and Shell cards (heck, I use an AMEX). I just wondered if anybody knew if they were hooked up/hooking up.

Chevron, makes a big deal about their gas being used by all of the US automakers for 100K mile certification (on their web site).
(I was told by a dealer and a smog check place to fill up with Chevron for a smog check.)

I used 76 at one time, but the guys at my only close station refused to break a buck for change -- $0.25 for a phone call (this was before my cell phone) and I had just filled up my car.
When I called the 76 800 # for customer relations, they said they would talk to them. I got a call back and they said they had problems with them, they were very bad dealers. I said, "why don't you dump 'em." The woman just said that I'd have to live with them, that there was nothing that they could do. I didn't use the card for 2 years, and they then cancelled the card with a very nasty letter. (I have perfect credit)

So, if anyone is getting great performance from a 76 station with really cool people in the West Hollywood/Hollywood area, let me know. I'd try it again.

Has anyone on any of the forums ever done a battle of the gas dyno test set (on a newer fuel injected car)?

Anyone, have any fuel cheater stories. Rigged pumps, etc?

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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• 14.8lb 17x8" SSR Competition rims on the way
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 03-17-2001).]

 

I have been using 76 gas for almost 3 years. The few times I have used other gas stations, I immediately notice a difference. The car after a few minutes will act like it wants to sputter a bit and it runs a bit rough at times. I also notice that the gas doesn't seem to last as long with other gas station gas and I pretty much drive the same distances thought my work week. I prefer to use 76 gas but this is just my observation and past experience.

 

Yikes, thanks for bumping a 17 year old thread with almost zero relevance in this era.

 

 

Lol he created an account for that post.