What do you think about Costco Gas? My dealer said that might be the problem I am having with my car currently. They recommend not using it. All my other cars have never had a problem with it. Including a 97 BMW 528i. Has anyone else had problems with Costco Gas?

 

As long as you're using Premium you should be fine....

 

I think the dealer is blowing exhaust smoke up your .....

 

Dealer is full of beans. All gas sold comes through the same pipelines and is identical. The only difference is additives like Techron. We use Sam's Club gas and it is ok.

 

Thats what I thought too. Costco gets tankers twice a week. Their gas doesn't sit very long. Dealer couldn't figure out what my issue is but the problem has seem to have gone away. I guess they should blame it on gremlins in the car. Going to pick up the car this afternoon. Hope everything is fine.

 

i use Sunoco 94 Shell Premium BP Premium or Mobel Premium u prob are all right that as long as its premium it doesnt matter but personally i dont trust these no name places so to speak but the dealership tried to tell me about gas when it wasnt startin even when i ratteled off the gas i use and it was determined that ofcourse it wasnt gas...u have 2 remember dealerships would rather u fix the problem and pin it on u so they dont have 2 work as u all know the battery problems i was havin they said it was my hid fogs it was determined that it was a defect battery but like alot of times blame the customer.............

 

Discount gas can be fine. The risk is that at seasonal changeover time, a lot of fuel optimized for one season finds its way into the discount distribution chain - and that can cause driveability problems due to changes in volatility. As April becomes May-June, or summer becomes Fall, I recommend buying from a premium dealer like Tex, Chev, or BP Amoco. Always buy gas from a newer station that does good volume - helps ensure fuel is fresh.

Also, the gas companies have been cutting back on the detergents in gas for years - they are no longer adequate to keep FI's clean. I recommend running a can of Red Line SI, Techron, or Pennzoil Regane every oil change to keep the injectors, intake valves, and piston crowns clean. Careful with 44K - it is too powerful for routine use.

 

does anyone know if u can use some1 else's card to fill up your ride? I mean, i know they don't take cash at the pump at costco. so i was wondering...

I have a card that my friend gave me, its a business member card, and its got the business name, and some1's name on it. I always use it in the store, but i pay cash..

DOn't know if i should try it at the pump... anyone tried it ??

 

You put the Costco card in, and then you put in a separate credit or debit card to pay for the gas. Unless the membership card is one of those AMEX/member combo cards, then it is charged.

So, there is no reason that someone else's card shouldn't work. Or, you could just buy a membership, tightwad!

I've been using Costco gas for years, in all three of my vehicles (87 in the Honda, 93 in the TL-S, and 90 (50/50 87 & 93 mix) in the Z28). No issues, ever.

Todd

 

I use Costco gas all the time. NO problems at all.

 

We dont have Costco gas here but I tend to stay away from stations like BP, Gulf, Coastal, etc........just personal preference.

 

Is it just me or is this one of the longest sentences you've ever seen?

nym31mp--couldn't resist, don't take it personal or anything like that.

And FWIW--I use Costco gas in my vehicles too...when I happen to be in the vicinity of one--the nearest Costco is at least a half-hour drive from where I live

 

hey T HO,

I was able to get gas there and now i fill there all the time, its right next to my work.. Its $1.44/gal for premium.

Does anyone know what the octane rating on there premium gas is? Is it 91, 92, 93 ???

They only have reg. and prem..

thanks..

 

Costco premium is 93 here in FL. It is required by law to state the octane right on the pump. Check it next time.

$1.44/gal is about 10-15c cheaper than here in Orlando.

 

I know a guy here that tests gas for the local race club's, there are differences. He distilled a quart of water out a gallon of Arco gas... of course the same tanker went across the street and filled up the BP tanks...

 

Gee, you FL peeps have it easy--no state income tax and cheap gas! Here in CA even our regular unleaded gas (even no-name branded) doesn't currently sell for anywhere close to that price.