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Old 01-16-2007 | 03:45 AM
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I've been using Chevron 91 in my 911 and other cars, just wondering what you guys put in your 911?? Shell, 76, Mobil????

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Old 01-16-2007 | 07:21 AM
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I used to run Sunoco 94, but can't get that here so I have been running Shell 93.

I think it really doesn't matter, but I do try to be consistent with the brand and octane.
Old 01-16-2007 | 08:28 AM
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Shell and BP, mostly.
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100% Shell 93 since learning about "Top Tier" fuels.
Old 01-16-2007 | 09:02 AM
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ditto
Old 01-16-2007 | 09:04 AM
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Fuel is fuel. If you check who distributes fuel to the many gas stations, you will find that it is the same supplier or short list of suppliers (regional distributors). There are, after all only 5 refineries in the US and they supply fuel to all brands. The real difference is one refinery uses alcohol to boost octane. I try to go with non-ethanol octane additives - however in a pinch, I'll use ethanol. The key is to go to a gas station that turns its gas inventory over more frequently than not, to avoid stale gas.
Old 01-16-2007 | 09:11 AM
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If top-tier gas is a necessity than check out this list of retailers that currently supply it.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

Good luck.
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If top-tier gas is a necessity than check out this list of retailers that currently supply it.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

Good luck.
Thanks, interesting. I've never bought the "fuel is fuel" argument. There are lots of products, from tires to DVD players, that are built in relatively few factories. It doesn't mean the products are the same, only that they're made in the same place.
Old 01-16-2007 | 09:32 AM
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Old 01-16-2007 | 09:43 AM
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Shell 93. My wife used to work for a subsidiary of Shell and their internal quality standards are quite high.
Old 01-16-2007 | 09:48 AM
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Sunoco 94 only.
Old 01-16-2007 | 10:31 AM
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OK, I'll take my lumps. I buy the freshest gas in town... COSTCO 93!
Go ahead and pile on if you must, but I have tested the gas in my other cars (93 octane). No change in mileage or performance that I have noticed.
Old 01-16-2007 | 11:10 AM
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Sunoco 94 only.
Old 01-16-2007 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by washington dc porsche
Shell and BP, mostly.

Same here
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I have used sams club ONCE and it caused a CEL


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