What gas do you guys use?

e1001usa · 06-04-2012, 08:14 PM

Shell 93

benzy89 · 06-04-2012, 08:36 PM

93 from either Shell/Exxon/Mobil

AU335i · 06-04-2012, 08:59 PM

prefer Shell/Chevron but brand doesnt matter if i know that station has the best octane in that area

Longboarder · 06-04-2012, 09:34 PM

Arco 87 octane. 20psi. Meth. Works fine.

Catalina Wine Mixer · 06-05-2012, 02:29 AM

Arco is the worst I use ethonal free gas gives me great gas mileage and can really feel a difference after filling a full tank up vs a full tank of the shit arco gas

CrazyNole21 · 06-05-2012, 02:48 AM

Shell 93

PR3CI5N · 06-05-2012, 02:52 AM

Chevron 91 and a bottle of NOS octane booster w/ MMT

sparkyblue · 06-05-2012, 03:55 AM

California gas is terrible, 91 Oct Shell or Chevron always.

imageautodetail · 06-05-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew_b

Shell 93 or Chevron 93. Usually more Shell, but only because there are more stations nearby.

I was using 93 Kroger and 93 Sam's Club at first, but discovered the car runs much better and gets better mileage on the Shell/Chevron. In fact, the in-town imrovement in mileage more than makes up for the extra cost between the discount places and Shell/Chevron.

not sure about lex, but louisville krogers are shell gas

benzy89 · 06-05-2012, 10:14 AM

OP, if it's on this list then you're safe: http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

I'm lucky since there's a nearby Sunoco that sells 100 octane until 10 PM

Longboarder · 06-05-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by P3rsian Pr0digy

Arco is the worst I use ethonal free gas gives me great gas mileage and can really feel a difference after filling a full tank up vs a full tank of the shit arco gas

You really think I was serious?

Turb0Surge · 06-05-2012, 11:47 AM

1st choice chevron. 2nd shell. I don't fuel with any others unless it's an emergency and even then I only fuel up a couple of gallons until I could get to a chevron.

Cypress · 06-05-2012, 12:02 PM

Any opinions on Costco or Sam's club gas? I noticed they aren't on the top tier list but was curious how they fit in.

BQTuning · 06-05-2012, 12:29 PM

Shell 93

m3monkey · 02-15-2013, 02:48 PM

Shell V-power / Chevron 92 / only.

WesleyC · 02-15-2013, 02:54 PM

I don't know how much it matters, but I make a point of only using Chevron. I filled up for over $70 this morning.

135Pats · 02-15-2013, 03:00 PM

Shell 93 or Exxon 93 usually, if I'm very low on gas i'll just fill up at any name brand station.

skatenc123 · 02-15-2013, 03:49 PM

shell 93 or sunoco 93

Ferruccio · 02-15-2013, 03:54 PM

I use 91 from whatever gas station also dispenses the E85, and I do a 50/50 mix for now.

Can't wait till I move to the midwest, where the fuel isn't so California crappy

derrick603 · 02-15-2013, 06:21 PM

Has Shell or Chevron been shown to have better gas than other stations?

///M3NACE · 02-15-2013, 06:26 PM

All the gas IMO is the damn same. For the last 6 years I was a believer in Shell gas only 93 V power. The one by my house shut down so I go to speedway and its about 50-80 cents cheaper. I been using it for a while now and its the same thing. My buddy with his e36 m3 been using it for 8 years and no problems.

Speedway rewards is great too. You can get free drinks/ Car washes / condoms lol

idrift4wd · 02-15-2013, 06:58 PM

shell or BP 93 & BP e85

06-04-2012, 08:14 PM	#23
e1001usa Private First Class 1 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Shell 93
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06-04-2012, 08:36 PM	#24
benzy89 Banned 79 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.50]	93 from either Shell/Exxon/Mobil
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06-04-2012, 08:59 PM	#25
AU335i Captain 78 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Auburn, AL iTrader: (3)	prefer Shell/Chevron but brand doesnt matter if i know that station has the best octane in that area
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06-04-2012, 09:34 PM	#26
Longboarder Major General 3431 Rep 6,771 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW i8 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monarch Beach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW e92 M3 [0.00] 2021 BMW X5M [10.00] 2015 Porsche 991 Tu ... [10.00] 2015 Porsche 991 GT3 [10.00]	Arco 87 octane. 20psi. Meth. Works fine. __________________ Current BMWs: 2022 X5 40i, 2016 X5 50i 2015 Porsche 991 Turbo S 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo (930) a couple others IG: longboarder949; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT1...eoFBszPIK0gf9w
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06-05-2012, 02:29 AM	#27
Catalina Wine Mixer Lieutenant Colonel 169 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 09 335i Coupe White/Coral Red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [7.26] 2008 328i [5.50]	Arco is the worst I use ethonal free gas gives me great gas mileage and can really feel a difference after filling a full tank up vs a full tank of the shit arco gas __________________ \| 09 335i Coupe \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| M Sport \| 6mt \| Premium \| Logic7 \| 19" Beyern Mesh \| 20% Tint \| LUX Angel Eyes \| 5000k Fogs \| Black Kidney Grill \| BMS DCI \| Cobb Stage 1 \| M-Pedal Set \| Painted Side Reflectors \| Rear Lip Spoiler \| Euro Front Plate \| Passport 9500ix \| BIM Coded \| Who is John Galt??
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06-05-2012, 02:48 AM	#28
CrazyNole21 Phizzle 15 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (15)	Shell 93
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06-05-2012, 02:52 AM	#29
PR3CI5N need4speed 510 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast iTrader: (24)	Chevron 91 and a bottle of NOS octane booster w/ MMT __________________ N54
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06-05-2012, 03:55 AM	#30
sparkyblue Captain 64 Rep 760 Posts Drives: E82 135i & F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	California gas is terrible, 91 Oct Shell or Chevron always.
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06-05-2012, 10:14 AM	#32
benzy89 Banned 79 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.50]	OP, if it's on this list then you're safe: http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html I'm lucky since there's a nearby Sunoco that sells 100 octane until 10 PM
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06-05-2012, 11:47 AM	#34
Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	1st choice chevron. 2nd shell. I don't fuel with any others unless it's an emergency and even then I only fuel up a couple of gallons until I could get to a chevron.
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06-05-2012, 12:02 PM	#35
Cypress Private 4 Rep 80 Posts Drives: '09 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Any opinions on Costco or Sam's club gas? I noticed they aren't on the top tier list but was curious how they fit in.
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06-05-2012, 12:29 PM	#36
BQTuning Banned 469 Rep 4,392 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bq@bqtuning.com iTrader: (0)	Shell 93
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02-15-2013, 02:48 PM	#37
m3monkey Private First Class 3 Rep 147 Posts Drives: '10 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: los angeles socal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 e92 m3 [0.00]	Shell V-power / Chevron 92 / only.
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02-15-2013, 02:54 PM	#38
WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	I don't know how much it matters, but I make a point of only using Chevron. I filled up for over $70 this morning.
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02-15-2013, 03:00 PM	#39
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Shell 93 or Exxon 93 usually, if I'm very low on gas i'll just fill up at any name brand station. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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02-15-2013, 03:49 PM	#40
skatenc123 Captain 11 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	shell 93 or sunoco 93
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02-15-2013, 03:54 PM	#41
Ferruccio First Lieutenant 40 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1)	I use 91 from whatever gas station also dispenses the E85, and I do a 50/50 mix for now. Can't wait till I move to the midwest, where the fuel isn't so California crappy
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02-15-2013, 06:21 PM	#42
derrick603 Captain 55 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0)	Has Shell or Chevron been shown to have better gas than other stations?
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02-15-2013, 06:26 PM	#43
///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	All the gas IMO is the damn same. For the last 6 years I was a believer in Shell gas only 93 V power. The one by my house shut down so I go to speedway and its about 50-80 cents cheaper. I been using it for a while now and its the same thing. My buddy with his e36 m3 been using it for 8 years and no problems. Speedway rewards is great too. You can get free drinks/ Car washes / condoms lol
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02-15-2013, 06:58 PM	#44
idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	shell or BP 93 & BP e85
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