Badhawk

My experience today.
I have an 04 f-150 with 100k miles that sputters and runs like crap,cuz I only changed 6 outta 8 plugs and coils. Its been like this for over a month. Well I stopped at shell and filled up with 87. I pull out to a red light and notice no stumble and misfire, nor vibrations in the steering wheel. I accelerated and noticed it instantly running better.
Came to a hill and went right up with no shaking or stalling. I thought this gas was a gimmick but, if you could see how bad my truck was running, you'd be pretty impressed.
Just thought I share.

ghardester

There are 2 separate things going on. 1 is that they have changed the detergent additive package and 2 is the 'Nitrogen Enhanced" claim.

My state is one of several that have gone to mandated 10% ethanol in the gas.

Here's what I think: adding ethanol to gas automatically increases the level of nitrogen and Shell has changed the detergent package to deal with the ethanol. The marketing department at Shell found out about it and flew with the new 'concept'.

That's just what I think.

Tyler valo

iTrader: (3)

Actually letting your springs get too many miles on them will cause it to drop

MikeGyver

iTrader: (5)

There is no nitrogen or nitrogen compounds in ethanol, C2H5OH. If there were. it would be called nitroethane.

ghardester

Yeah, I know. I read up more on the 'Nitrogen Enhanced' later. The only thing that has nitrogen added is the cleaning agents. There isn't any nitrogen actually added to the gas. The nitrogen bonded to the additives is supposed to let the detergents attach themselves to the carbon deposits and remain working at a higher temperature than regular additives, before the deposits and detergents are finally burned off. So we are talking about a better detergent package.

Sounds good, or sounds like marketing, who knows.

SOMbitch

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It is a "top tier" fuel so I run it and Chevron whenever I can because those are the only TT fuels offered here...... If they have improved it great bit but as long as it has not gotten worse ok.

Moscosoalfredo

76 best gas in california!!! Period only gas station around here that sells race fuel, and when i do put 76 in my car it last a little longer and i have tried it over and over and over.......and its my strong opinion!!

twotone64

My understanding is that nitrogen was added to fuel as far back as the 60's and we haven't had any problems since then, why would we have it now. I will try to find the source I found this in.

slow

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I don't run shell gas.

The last time I did, my fuel gauge stopped working. They paid me close to $1000 to fix it.

Ryan

bballr4567

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I usually get my gas at the AAFES stations on post. I just tried to find out who supplies their gas but no luck. Anybody know who does?

I would run Shell but its so damn expensive in our area. Ill easily fill my car and itll be almost $4 more a fill up. I did it for a few fill ups and noticed no MPG gain or anything at all when I first got home from this deployment.

twotone64

bball,

You with the "one o worst Pukin Buzzards"?

Rod

bballr4567

iTrader: (5)

Sure am Rod. Not for much longer though. I get out in two months.

twotone64

Congratulations and thanks for serving. My dad was in the 101st in the 60's. Was in the 506th E company just before they headed over to Vietnam. He is now a retired 1st Sgt. My brother however was in the 1-184th Cal Guard, and detached to the 1-487 out of Hawaii under the command of the 3rd ID. He was KIA. Was a captain, fire support officer.

twotone64

What is your current rank? What is your Job? Company? unit etc.? Jump at all?

slowandrichws6

iTrader: (2)

thanks for serving!

bballr4567

iTrader: (5)

No, thank you for paying for me to serve!!! :

So, anybody know how to find out who AAFES gets their gas from?

Awake455

Well...seeing as AAFES is all about making as much money as possible...I'd guess the lowest bidder so don't count on getting the same brand every time.

Haven't found a definitive answer myself either.

bballr4567

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Yea, I might try calling them on Monday.