where do you guys go for gas???
11-15-2002, 11:43 AM
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where do you guys go for gas???
I fill my car up at Hess because it's cheaper than other gas stations....is that bad??
cuz i read somewhere here to stay away from Hess gasoline...is it that bad??
btw, i use the 93 octane from Hess
where do you guys go for gas???
cuz i read somewhere here to stay away from Hess gasoline...is it that bad??
btw, i use the 93 octane from Hess
where do you guys go for gas???
11-15-2002, 11:47 AM
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I use 93 Octane from Sunoco exclusively. I have found that Sunoco worked the best back on my first new car ('95 Sunfire GT), so I've been using it ever since. I used it in the Sunfire, in the CL, and now in my TL-S. My wife used to use Mobil, but I got her to try Sunoco and once she did... she was hooked. The car ran smoother and she got better gas mileage. That was about 4 years ago... she's been using it since.
I'm sure all gas is very similar... but in our cases, Sunoco is our choice....
I'm sure all gas is very similar... but in our cases, Sunoco is our choice....
11-15-2002, 01:08 PM
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I'm pretty sure Acura recommends 92 octane or higher.
27mpg isn't that bad. Advertised is 29mpg highway... so you're not that far off. How fast do you drive? If you're doing 55-65mph you'll probably get closer to 30mpg.... I know that I drive 90% highway miles and I only average around 24.5-25mpg b/c I drive around 80mph......
27mpg isn't that bad. Advertised is 29mpg highway... so you're not that far off. How fast do you drive? If you're doing 55-65mph you'll probably get closer to 30mpg.... I know that I drive 90% highway miles and I only average around 24.5-25mpg b/c I drive around 80mph......
11-15-2002, 01:47 PM
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I was under the impression that 93 octane burns hotter & faster, that is why my mileage was not too great. Was thinking of going down to 91. I drive at 75-80mph too....so that may account for it. Double Darn.
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11-15-2002, 01:49 PM
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Read the manual...it CLEARLY states use 91octane or above! As for myself, I could care les what brand I use as long as it is 91. I drive too far to be picky on which gas stations I can stop at.
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I don't really stick with one brand, as long as they are one of the following: Mobile, Exxon, Sunoco or Amoco. I will never never never use Hess!!! We, I and other friends, had bad experiences with Hess gas. Their premium runs like regular. Once you put Hess gas into the tank, you'll feel lose powers right the way. Even my wife who doesn't know anything about cars can feels it.
Well... just remember this: Always use Premium gas and no Hess!!!
Well... just remember this: Always use Premium gas and no Hess!!!
11-15-2002, 02:22 PM
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Aside from the additive packages all gasoline is exactly the same (of the same grade). When gas is put into the pipeline to be transported across the US dealers (Mobil,Hess,Chevron,etc) put in a specific grade (ie: 91octane) at one end say in Texas, and in NJ take out the same grade.They have no way of knowing whose gas it is only that it is of the correct grade. Once at their terminal they add any additional additives packages that they wish.
11-15-2002, 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by kchao2000
I don't really stick with one brand, as long as they are one of the following: Mobile, Exxon, Sunoco or Amoco. I will never never never use Hess!!! We, I and other friends, had bad experiences with Hess gas. Their premium runs like regular. Once you put Hess gas into the tank, you'll feel lose powers right the way. Even my wife who doesn't know anything about cars can feels it.
Well... just remember this: Always use Premium gas and no Hess!!!
I don't really stick with one brand, as long as they are one of the following: Mobile, Exxon, Sunoco or Amoco. I will never never never use Hess!!! We, I and other friends, had bad experiences with Hess gas. Their premium runs like regular. Once you put Hess gas into the tank, you'll feel lose powers right the way. Even my wife who doesn't know anything about cars can feels it.
Well... just remember this: Always use Premium gas and no Hess!!!
and I am noticing a decline in mpg since i've used it, but subtle.
u guys think i should switch over to exxon??
11-15-2002, 04:47 PM
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I use mobile 93 octane. Might try out sunoco93. Over here sunoco is kinda expensive. 94 octane?? froget it, it cost almost 2 bucks a gallon. And considering i'm doing 16-18MPG, that gonna cost me a fortune.
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i heard that Shell is horrible cuz it contains a lot of impurities... but i usually stick to exxon
as for getting horrible gas mileage on the highway, try setting the cruise to 65 instead of going 80 the whole time... i did that and my gas mileage went from 21mpg to 25mpg... but i miss driving fast (all so i dont have to fill up so soon all the time)
as for getting horrible gas mileage on the highway, try setting the cruise to 65 instead of going 80 the whole time... i did that and my gas mileage went from 21mpg to 25mpg... but i miss driving fast (all so i dont have to fill up so soon all the time)
11-15-2002, 05:12 PM
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I heard the more octane in gas the more HP You get, Is this true?
I wish they had like 300 Octane so it would add 25 hp!.. LOL
Whats best for racing, Higher octane?
I wish they had like 300 Octane so it would add 25 hp!.. LOL
Whats best for racing, Higher octane?
11-15-2002, 05:20 PM
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Unocal out here. Someone at Jim Hall Racing said to me once they keep the additives down. Can't verify that but there are a couple Unocal stations in the area that sell 100 octane racing fuel!...@ $4.50/gal!
11-15-2002, 09:46 PM
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i only put sunoco ultra 94 in all my cars ...... as far as racing fuel ........ they have racing fuel that is more then a 100 octane...... for those who cant get it ,...... they sell something called octane boost in your local auto parts store .....you just add it to your gas and viola.
11-16-2002, 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by Davidas
"Et voilà." C'est la bonne manière en français.
That is the proper way to write it.:p
"Et voilà." C'est la bonne manière en français.
That is the proper way to write it.:p
11-16-2002, 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by Vaj10
ive noticed an average of 30 miles per tank using sunoco rather than amoco. Maybe the 94 octane has something to do with it.
ive noticed an average of 30 miles per tank using sunoco rather than amoco. Maybe the 94 octane has something to do with it.
that's it, gonna go to sunoco from now on
11-16-2002, 02:11 PM
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Mile High
Because of the higher altitude in Denver, we don't need (or get) the higher octane gas. Car still runs fine/great though.
I get my gas at Costco. Never had any problems. And, at about 15 cents less per gallon, a bargain!
I get my gas at Costco. Never had any problems. And, at about 15 cents less per gallon, a bargain!
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Here in Milwaukee we get reformulated gas due to a perceived air polution problem. Therefore our winter gas is different than our summer gas. This is mostly the result of idiots in Illinois who blame Wisconsin for all there problems.
I've got 10,000 miles on my 03 TL-S and get 29-31 MPG on the highway w/ the cruise set at 74 MPH. [cops ignore me at that speed]
I have used different major brands Moblie, Amaco, Citgo and really have not felt a difference in performance.
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I've got 10,000 miles on my 03 TL-S and get 29-31 MPG on the highway w/ the cruise set at 74 MPH. [cops ignore me at that speed]
I have used different major brands Moblie, Amaco, Citgo and really have not felt a difference in performance.
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11-16-2002, 04:44 PM
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...cruise set at 74 MPH. [cops ignore me at that speed]
I should hope the cops ignore you going only 74! I tend to drive fast on highways (80-95) and "slow down" to 79 to avoid trouble with the law:p
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Well I get my gas from a station called SHEETZ its mini-mart type of station like WAWA. But this SHEETZ is very big a 20+ pump station that cars sometime are waiting to get to a pump depending on the time of day . The gas tanker trucks come in quite often because of the large amount of cars. I use there 93 octane & have not had any problems in the last 2yrs. I live in Washington D.C. but go to my sisters house in Southern Maryland about 70 miles away from D.C. I am there sometimes twice a week to visit so I get gas there most of the time. The price on premium 93 octane just went down there from $1.43 to $1.39 yesterday. I filled up this mourning before I came home. Here in D.C. premium from EXXON or AMOCO is about $1.72 or higher in some of the closer in Maryland suburburbs. I get gas in town about once a month.
11-16-2002, 05:16 PM
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Shell optimax Gold 91 here...
not only i don't want to spend extra 20 cents on the sunoco 94 but i also collect air miles for movie tix~ =)
any gas more than 91 will be fine...but same results~
not only i don't want to spend extra 20 cents on the sunoco 94 but i also collect air miles for movie tix~ =)
any gas more than 91 will be fine...but same results~
11-16-2002, 06:19 PM
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Chervon only, been going to Chevron for 15 years. Wont touch any other gas. I've never had a problem and most of them around here give you free cofee and points towards a car wash.
I get:
16mpg in the city and 31 mpg on my long trips.
I get:
16mpg in the city and 31 mpg on my long trips.
11-16-2002, 07:21 PM
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Freedom of Choice
Where to buy gasoline and not support terroism.
These are the major companies that imported middle east oil (for period 9/1/00-8/31/01).
Shell......................205,742,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco.......144,332,000 barrels
Exxon/Mobil..............130,082,000 barrels
Marathon..................117,740,000 barrels
Amoco.......................62,231,000 barrles
Here are some large companies that do NOT import middle east oil.
Citgo........0 barrles
Sunoco.....0 barrels
Conoco.....0 barrels
Sinclair......0 barrels
BP/Philip....0 barrels
These are the major companies that imported middle east oil (for period 9/1/00-8/31/01).
Shell......................205,742,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco.......144,332,000 barrels
Exxon/Mobil..............130,082,000 barrels
Marathon..................117,740,000 barrels
Amoco.......................62,231,000 barrles
Here are some large companies that do NOT import middle east oil.
Citgo........0 barrles
Sunoco.....0 barrels
Conoco.....0 barrels
Sinclair......0 barrels
BP/Philip....0 barrels
11-16-2002, 07:53 PM
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Re: Freedom of Choice
Originally posted by Mizu
Where to buy gasoline and not support terroism.
These are the major companies that imported middle east oil (for period 9/1/00-8/31/01).
Shell......................205,742,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco.......144,332,000 barrels
Exxon/Mobil..............130,082,000 barrels
Marathon..................117,740,000 barrels
Amoco.......................62,231,000 barrles
Here are some large companies that do NOT import middle east oil.
Citgo........0 barrles
Sunoco.....0 barrels
Conoco.....0 barrels
Sinclair......0 barrels
BP/Philip....0 barrels
Where to buy gasoline and not support terroism.
These are the major companies that imported middle east oil (for period 9/1/00-8/31/01).
Shell......................205,742,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco.......144,332,000 barrels
Exxon/Mobil..............130,082,000 barrels
Marathon..................117,740,000 barrels
Amoco.......................62,231,000 barrles
Here are some large companies that do NOT import middle east oil.
Citgo........0 barrles
Sunoco.....0 barrels
Conoco.....0 barrels
Sinclair......0 barrels
BP/Philip....0 barrels
11-16-2002, 09:09 PM
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Dont use Exxon? Exxon was selling REGULAR gas in the SUPER GAS they were ripping people off. That is why they give people a $3.00 coupon sometimes. At least in New Jersey they were. I now use BP Amoco Ultimate 93. Not bad gas.
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11-16-2002, 09:31 PM
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Re: Freedom of Choice
Originally posted by Mizu
Where to buy gasoline and not support terroism.
These are the major companies that imported middle east oil (for period 9/1/00-8/31/01).
Shell......................205,742,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco.......144,332,000 barrels
Exxon/Mobil..............130,082,000 barrels
Marathon..................117,740,000 barrels
Amoco.......................62,231,000 barrles
Here are some large companies that do NOT import middle east oil.
Citgo........0 barrles
Sunoco.....0 barrels
Conoco.....0 barrels
Sinclair......0 barrels
BP/Philip....0 barrels
Where to buy gasoline and not support terroism.
These are the major companies that imported middle east oil (for period 9/1/00-8/31/01).
Shell......................205,742,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco.......144,332,000 barrels
Exxon/Mobil..............130,082,000 barrels
Marathon..................117,740,000 barrels
Amoco.......................62,231,000 barrles
Here are some large companies that do NOT import middle east oil.
Citgo........0 barrles
Sunoco.....0 barrels
Conoco.....0 barrels
Sinclair......0 barrels
BP/Philip....0 barrels
