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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:21 PM
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I've been using Shell for the past 5 or more months. most of my friends recommend Chevron. is Chevron THAT much better than Shell?

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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:24 PM
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The only gas I stay away from is SPEEDWAY, because its ****...

I usually use Mobil...or shell or marathon, anything thats 93...I don't use citgo because around here its got 10% ethanol in it
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:31 PM
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lol, i put speedway in the contour. I think they mix it with water....


I just filled up at BP for 99 cents/gal whohoo!
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 10:02 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by BIGBOS:
<strong>I don't use citgo because around here its got 10% ethanol in it</strong><hr></blockquote>

That would explain why my N2O fuel noid seal swelled up and stuck closed <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 10:48 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Country Boy:
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That would explain why my N2O fuel noid seal swelled up and stuck closed <img src="images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>

So you think the ethanol caused that? Interesting.. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 11:20 PM
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doh i just put 5 bucks worhth of citgo in remind me not to do that again....i usually put in Chevron or Amoco(now BP, but still Amoco fuel).....

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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 12:37 AM
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Khris, Thats what I mainly run in my car <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 06:23 AM
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I only use Amoco Ultimate 93 they have the best gas!!! Might be cause I work for them. There is only one Amoco station in Texas. It is only for the employees in Texas city. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 06:47 AM
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i used to use shell 93 but it would kinda sputter every now and then like the fuel filter was clogged or something so i switched to Amaco 93 and haven't had a problem since and the car feels alittle stronger too <img src="images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">

just my .02 cents
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 07:45 AM
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I used to use Amoco, but when I switched to Mobil I noticed an improvement in MPG and it seemed to run just a little better.

Honestly though, I think it comes down to going to the busiest stations. The gas there is always freshest.

I don't go to the "cheap" stations though, like Clark, 66, Shitgo, Road Pilot, etc. Or any station that has only one pump for all three grades. You never know what might be left in the hose from the last guy.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 11:15 AM
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I only run Amoco ultimate if I am going to race the car.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 11:50 AM
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I used to use Chevron but my MPG was VERY BAD. the tank would last me til 160 miles max. when i switched to Shell it lasted 200+ a tank. now with headers and stuff.....i wont even go there!

btw, glad you use Shell too Mike! <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 11:52 AM
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Amaco Ultimate/Gold ALWAYS
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 11:57 AM
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Shell seems fine but I prefer Cheveron or Mobil.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 11:57 AM
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you guys must have some sensitive cars I run 92 or 93 from really any station all runs the same IMO. I drive about 1000 miles a week so I have tried mostly anything in whatever areas I am in.

Most every state I have ever been to has 10% ethanol in all grades of gas regardless of brand. You just do not see the sticker saying it.
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Old Dec 11, 2001 | 07:44 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by RED QUASAR:
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So you think the ethanol caused that? Interesting.. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"></strong><hr></blockquote>

Thats what James at TNT said would be the only thing to make the material swell and stick. We couldnt figure out where it came from. Itll swell the material on the plunger in the fuel solenoid <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
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