View Poll Results: Which Gas do u put into your TL more?
Chevron 91 octane
94
47.00%
Shell 91 octane v-power
106
53.00%
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Chevron Vs. Shell
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From: Northern Virginia
Often use Shell 93 (no 91 around here) or Exxon/Mobil since I have their cards and they're very common in this area. However, I also will fill up at cheaper stations when I can. The car runs fine on everyone's 93 so far.
gimme a 4G !!
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From: Louisiana
As this will be a geographically specific comment, it will obviously not universally apply....
Here in Baton Rouge, I've noticed that Shell employees tend to be much more pleasant to deal with than those of the Chevron that is about 300 ft from my house, so I never see a problem driving an extra mile to go to Shell.
I enjoy my Red Bulls, so I usually go inside, even though I do the quick pay at the pump, so for me customer service is a pretty large determinant of where I go....
Just my
Here in Baton Rouge, I've noticed that Shell employees tend to be much more pleasant to deal with than those of the Chevron that is about 300 ft from my house, so I never see a problem driving an extra mile to go to Shell.
I enjoy my Red Bulls, so I usually go inside, even though I do the quick pay at the pump, so for me customer service is a pretty large determinant of where I go....
Just my
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From: Central CA
Originally Posted by ballerjai
Theres a shell 93? I've only seen up to 91 where i live. Anyways, does it really make a differencre? i asked a gasoline truck driver and he said he makes the same deliveries to all gas stations. He stated, there isnt much of a difference between brands.
It's all the same gas. They put slightly different additives in at the station level. I buy the least expensive 91 octane that I can find. Just watch out for to much ethyonal (sp?).
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Originally Posted by TL Dude
Other than octane does it really matter?
You are usually better off sticking with a national brand, the detergents will keep you from having issues. The stations are usually in better condition as well. However, if the station is very old I will tend avoid those even if it is a national brandl. If they don't have the money to maintain the equipment then maybe they are not maintaining the filters, etc.
Anyway... this is either second hand information or opinion so take it for what it is worth.
FPR pimpin'
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From: London/Maple, ON, Canada
Sunoco Ultra 94 always....well unless its way too expensive liek over .90/litre then a lower grade but Sunoco.... I used Shell V-power 93 last week and my car felt DEAD... so i decided never again
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From: San Jose
haha yeah, i have a chevron and shell RIGHT next to each other, normally same gas price since they are competeing with one another. i got my 06 TL back in may and ive been using shell 91 sinec then, but recently switched to chevron since i read some good information about them. Right now i am just testing both out to see which is better. ive also read that using both actually good? chevron on 1 tank and when near empty, use shell, supposely one gas station cleans the other for performance? i can be wrong, can some one correct me if i am wrong? thank you
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From: DC Metro
Originally Posted by meyersnole
Actually it does, somewhat. Almost all gas comes from the same source. Here in NC it is piped up to Charlotte I think then trucked around. The difference is in the detergents. Then there are also blends (Ethanol) that are usually mandated during the summer, but depending on the cost can find their way into the cheaper fuels at other times. These blends do not hold the same energy content as the non blended fuel.
You are usually better off sticking with a national brand, the detergents will keep you from having issues. The stations are usually in better condition as well. However, if the station is very old I will tend avoid those even if it is a national brandl. If they don't have the money to maintain the equipment then maybe they are not maintaining the filters, etc.
Anyway... this is either second hand information or opinion so take it for what it is worth.
You are usually better off sticking with a national brand, the detergents will keep you from having issues. The stations are usually in better condition as well. However, if the station is very old I will tend avoid those even if it is a national brandl. If they don't have the money to maintain the equipment then maybe they are not maintaining the filters, etc.
Anyway... this is either second hand information or opinion so take it for what it is worth.
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From: Vancouver, BC
I stick with Chevron (about 95% of the time) but I have no problem with Shell.
I try to avoid Esso as I find it in my wholly unscientific "butt dyno" sort of way seem to provide less gas mileage than Chevron.
But I do use it sometimes if I was forced upon a choice between Esso and Petro-Canada/Mohawks/Huskies/what nots.
I went to Petro-Canada twice in the last six years, only because I was about to run out and there wasn't any alternative.
Not that I have anything against Petro-Canada.
I try to avoid Esso as I find it in my wholly unscientific "butt dyno" sort of way seem to provide less gas mileage than Chevron.
But I do use it sometimes if I was forced upon a choice between Esso and Petro-Canada/Mohawks/Huskies/what nots.
I went to Petro-Canada twice in the last six years, only because I was about to run out and there wasn't any alternative.
Not that I have anything against Petro-Canada.
Terminex
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From: St. Louis, MO
Chevron 87
Spent time with each car to see the gas mileage difference between 87 / 91 / 93. is not worth moving to 91 or 93 until the price gets close to $4/gallon.
Even with 87 I still get close to 30/MPG on freeway trips.
Even with 87 I still get close to 30/MPG on freeway trips.
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From: Charlotte(home) /Raleigh (school), NC
Originally Posted by chill_dog
Cheapest 93 (we don't have 91) that's convenient when I need it...this is usually Petro Express or Citgo.
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From: San Jose
Originally Posted by terminex
Spent time with each car to see the gas mileage difference between 87 / 91 / 93. is not worth moving to 91 or 93 until the price gets close to $4/gallon.
Even with 87 I still get close to 30/MPG on freeway trips.
Even with 87 I still get close to 30/MPG on freeway trips.
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Sos
Ok, so I have a 2005 Accord V6 , Not Quite the TL.....but I am having the same issue and concern with Fuel. THe Honda book says use 86 or higher...must be marketing, because I knock on acceleration for anything under 91 Octane.
I find Chevron 93 to result in fantastic acceleration and it for some reason causes less down shifting. Idles at 650, making the idle a little less quiet then I like.
I find Shell V Power to Be very smooth and Idles at 700 rpm every time. But quick acceleratiions call my car for 2 down shifts...and it feels like dead acceleration.
I like it though.
So Im finishing the second tank of Shell and will try Chevron one more time to make sure it was not my imagination....DOnt know why the Chevron would seem to have better acceleration.
Bottom lline..Chevron 89 runs over all best in my car, but knocks on acceleration.
Chevron 93, No knocks, but rougher idling.
Shell 93, No Knocks, good idling, weaker acceleration.
Am I just plain nuts?
No forum this good at Honda, they just talk about cup holders..lol
I find Chevron 93 to result in fantastic acceleration and it for some reason causes less down shifting. Idles at 650, making the idle a little less quiet then I like.
I find Shell V Power to Be very smooth and Idles at 700 rpm every time. But quick acceleratiions call my car for 2 down shifts...and it feels like dead acceleration.
I like it though.
So Im finishing the second tank of Shell and will try Chevron one more time to make sure it was not my imagination....DOnt know why the Chevron would seem to have better acceleration.
Bottom lline..Chevron 89 runs over all best in my car, but knocks on acceleration.
Chevron 93, No knocks, but rougher idling.
Shell 93, No Knocks, good idling, weaker acceleration.
Am I just plain nuts?
No forum this good at Honda, they just talk about cup holders..lol
I dont undstand peoples hype on chevron, when shell v-power is marketed to clean your whole fuel system. I always use shell v-power doesnt matter the price. Also, there isnt a chevron near my house. Even if there was i wouldnt go there.
No more Infinitis for me
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From: Hollywood, FL
Chevron has a better car wash near my house, but been using Shell more lately... been using Shell since as young as I can remember... my grandfather used Shell, and I always had a Shell card from when I started driving, but use Chevron too. Sometimes Mobil. BP f*&^%$ed up a classic car I had, and Amoco never even replied to an email when I complained.
steeez
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From: san jose cali
what are your guys thoughs on 76 though? sorry if thats offtopic mods. can we throw that in the poll too? and damn i wish we got 93 here. 91 vpower for me. my dad works for shell so its kind of a bias. i've never tried chevron.
steeez
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From: san jose cali
Originally Posted by lil12002
havent filled up yet, i havent driven my TL much since i got it but i might use the shell if i get the 5% rebate... how much are you cali guys paying for a full tank?
^^ you are lucky.. i just filled up 2 days ago and it was 2.96'ish for 91 @ 76.. Gas prices are beginning to increase here in the bay area(South Side SAN JOSE). I fill up with any name brand such as 76//chevron//shell, whichever one is cheapest. But if i see cheap chevron, I will fill that up since it has "Techron"..
steeez
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From: san jose cali
Originally Posted by AcuraTLboi
^^ you are lucky.. i just filled up 2 days ago and it was 2.96'ish for 91 @ 76.. Gas prices are beginning to increase here in the bay area(South Side SAN JOSE). I fill up with any name brand such as 76//chevron//shell, whichever one is cheapest. But if i see cheap chevron, I will fill that up since it has "Techron"..
