Question on quality of pump gasoline - Page 2

DaveW · 04-15-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOASFK

Sunoco changed their 94 to 93 years ago in my areal. I thought that was a national thing. They added a bunch more detergents and crap and knocked it down a peg on the octane scale.

Well, so far Sunoco still usually has the 94 here. But the general quality of their stations, and the quality of their personnel have decreased a bunch.

More additives to be on the "Top-Tier" list would not be a bad thing, IMO.

Dave

bop_rocco · 04-16-2008, 12:36 PM

i allways use shell or bp and has worked well for me so far

1QWIK7 · 04-24-2008, 09:13 AM

Shell v-power all the way for me.

DaveW · 04-25-2008, 07:12 AM

Well, I'm on my 1st tank of V-power, and unless it's my imagination, the engine seems smoother and more responsive to throttle than with Sunoco Ultra. I'll report more as I run this longer.

Dave

DaveW · 05-16-2008, 11:45 AM

Just filled the tank for the 1st time after the previous fill-up on V-Power. In combination city/freeway driving with several full-throttle bursts, I got almost exactly 20 mpg (289 miles, 14.4 gallons).

That's the best I've done in local driving for years. With the Sunoco Ultra I was getting a max of 18 mpg under similar conditions.

Dave

***Herblenny*** · 05-21-2008, 09:27 AM

Interesting....

When I lived in OH, I used to fill up my FD at Sunoco.

When I moved down here, I had Shell MC and filled up only at Shell... Now, I fill up at the cheapest gas station

I guess, I need to go back to Shell

DaveW · 05-21-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I guess, I need to go back to Shell

Well, if you do, it'd be interesting to see if you notice any difference in driveability or mileage.

Dave

***Herblenny*** · 05-21-2008, 11:02 AM

Will Do!

04-16-2008, 12:36 PM	#17
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05-21-2008, 09:27 AM	#21
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05-21-2008, 11:02 AM	#23
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04-24-2008, 09:13 AM	#18
1QWIK7 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Shell v-power all the way for me.

04-25-2008, 07:12 AM	#19
DaveW Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bath, OH Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Well, I'm on my 1st tank of V-power, and unless it's my imagination, the engine seems smoother and more responsive to throttle than with Sunoco Ultra. I'll report more as I run this longer. Dave

05-16-2008, 11:45 AM	#20
DaveW Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bath, OH Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Just filled the tank for the 1st time after the previous fill-up on V-Power. In combination city/freeway driving with several full-throttle bursts, I got almost exactly 20 mpg (289 miles, 14.4 gallons). That's the best I've done in local driving for years. With the Sunoco Ultra I was getting a max of 18 mpg under similar conditions. Dave