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I use Shell V power......cause shell is the official provider for Ferrari in F1..im sucha geek
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"Chevron with Techron" the only fuel to be endorsed by THREE of the major automobile manufacturers" Can't remember who they were, but that's what the billboard said, at least.
Ray
'99 CSVT - Silver #222/276
In a constant state of blow-off euphoria.
Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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Quick! Someone insert a poll! I would, but I am clueless on UBB code, in fact, this is the first place I've seen it. 
'99 Spruce Green SE "Sport" 'Tour, 2.5L MTX...80K and running like it just rolled off the lot.
Tryin' to add an extra .5L ASAP
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Actually, the Techron additive does work. The concentration is gas is small, but I run a bottle of the stuff every 5K miles or so. I like Diamond Shamrock (Valero) the most. I believe they are out of San Antonio, Texas so I don't know how far north you will find them, but I consistently get good mileage and their price is usually lowest. Shell is terrible, and Exxon is hit or miss. There is one Exxon that makes my mom's Taurus always ping. BP is great, but the only station even close is at least 5 miles away.
2000 Contour SE
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I love BP gas stations. I'll drive out of my way to go to them. They always seem clean and well kept, and some even play jazz outside and in.
Matt
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX (WRB Stage 4+)
Old Rides:
1999 Sil-Fro SVT Contour 3.0L with goodies (Totalled 6/21/06)
1988 Bronco II (Sold)
You know you launch hard when you beat oncoming traffic through their own crosswalk lines.
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I try to get V-Power as often as I can. If not either Chevron or 76, which Ive heard are the same.
-tropictour
2000 Contour SVT
Tropic Green
SHO Shop CAI
Bassani
1999 Contour SE
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A little more research on the net yielded this website: http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
As I thought, not all gasoline brands are the same. All gas originates in the same manner, but the removal or addition of certain chemicals to the gas varies among brands, and this affects the quality of the gasoline. Apparently this affects emissions the most.
E0 Silver Frost CSVT #3095/6535
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I am not sure if they still do it but Exxon use to have a red dye additive. In at least carbureted cars the dye would eventually clog the carb. Had this happen on my old Mazda pickup. Ever sense then staid away from Exxon. Not sure if it still relevant.
By the way gas is gas. It is shipped in pipe lines and all mixed together from the different manufactures. The difference is in the additives.
Rich S
1998 SVT
1995 Contour 2.5 MTX 215K miles Son's car(dead and buried)
1997 Contour 2.0 ATX
1998 Contour 2.5 ATX
2004 Tauras Wagon 3.0 Duratec
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"Absolut Rara."
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Also, avoid gasoline that uses ethanol to boost octane #'s when possible.
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Originally posted by Rara:
Also, avoid gasoline that uses ethanol to boost octane #'s when possible.
Yeah, the octane may be there, but power is down.
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