Gas brands to use with Procede

Jfj60616 · 04-03-2008, 11:00 PM

I know that they recommend using "major" gas brands when you use the Procede, but has anyone used Costco or Sam's gas with the Procede since gas prices are now going through the roof?

normtrum · 04-03-2008, 11:18 PM

I would strongly reccommend not doing that. Nothing screws up a procede tune faster then a bad tank of gas.

S4to335 · 04-03-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfj60616

I know that they recommend using "major" gas brands when you use the Procede, but has anyone used Costco or Sam's gas with the Procede since gas prices are now going through the roof?

I only use Chevron or Union 76...in fact...right now I have a half a tank of 100 octane. I would never put Costco/Terrible Herbst/Valero gas in my 335i...those stations should only sell gas to soccer moms in Minivans.

ADHD · 04-03-2008, 11:30 PM

shell or 76 ive had bad experiences with chevron!!!

NPDAN · 04-03-2008, 11:36 PM

76 station 100 octane or bust

PresaMat · 04-04-2008, 12:09 AM

Shell 93 ONLY. Ive seen a 15WHP difference on the dyno with shell vs chevron.

tek818 · 04-04-2008, 12:10 AM

shell or 76

FourPtDrift · 04-04-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

I only use Chevron or Union 76...in fact...right now I have a half a tank of 100 octane. I would never put Costco/Terrible Herbst/Valero gas in my 335i...those stations should only sell gas to soccer moms in Minivans.

I knew you had to be my long lost Northern California twin!

How much is the 100 up there? Its running... gulp... $8.50 down here.

And I still run it. Sometimes 100%.

-Daniel

sdwilly · 04-04-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

76 station 100 octane or bust

+1..

O-cha · 04-04-2008, 12:17 AM

Costco.

Wow I posted that before I read the post, wow.

sdwilly · 04-04-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FourPtDrift

I knew you had to be my long lost Northern California twin!

How much is the 100 up there? Its running... gulp... $8.50 down here.

And I still run it. Sometimes 100%.

-Daniel

At 8.50 I'd switch back to 50/50 with 91.. I complained when it recently went up to $5.69..

NPDAN · 04-04-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FourPtDrift

I knew you had to be my long lost Northern California twin!

How much is the 100 up there? Its running... gulp... $8.50 down here.

And I still run it. Sometimes 100%.

-Daniel

where you getting it @ 8.50... ???

Agoura hills off Chesboro 5.99 / gal

NM_BMW · 04-04-2008, 12:31 AM

I use Shell when I can, but I stick with Mobil 1 for the most part. I stay away from Costco, Sam's, Conoco, Valero.... Anyone use Phillips 66?

FourPtDrift · 04-04-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sdwilly

At 8.50 I'd switch back to 50/50 with 91.. I complained when it recently went up to $5.69..

Yeah. Sometimes its only 91. Sometimes its 50/50. But every now and then I go treat the car to some pure, unadulterated 100.

-Daniel

FourPtDrift · 04-04-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

where you getting it @ 8.50... ???

Agoura hills off Chesboro 5.99 / gal

Agoura Hills? Much too far to go from West Los Angeles. Are you quoting 5.99 for Unocal 100 octane? Great price if so.

There is one 76 station at Barrington and Pico that has 100 Octane for $8.50. That's the only location in Los Angeles that I'm aware of that is selling over 91 gas.

-Daniel

Fubarysky Jr. · 04-04-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Humtek

I use Shell when I can, but I stick with Mobil 1 for the most part. I stay away from Costco, Sam's, Conoco, Valero.... Anyone use Phillips 66?

Aren't they the same company?

BYAW · 04-04-2008, 02:12 AM

76 gas has always worked very well in my car. Vishnu recommends 76 gas with their procede. Shell also works well from what I've heard.

john0213 · 04-04-2008, 02:40 AM

here in canada i only know that chervon has 94 octane~

FourPtDrift · 04-04-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BYAW

76 gas has always worked very well in my car. Vishnu recommends 76 gas with their procede. Shell also works well from what I've heard.

Just don't touch Shell in Los Angeles. Similar for poison in your car.

Shell in Los Angeles is by and large gas farm gas. As is Mobile, Exxon, Texaco and a lot of other crap. Chevron and 76 are actual brand based and not farm bought. But being brand based doesn't always equate "good." Take for example "Arco." You're better off taking a leak in your tank.

-Daniel

uberschnell · 04-04-2008, 08:50 AM

Even if you can save 40 cents a gallon by going to costco that only adds up to around $250 a year in savings. Not to mention that the costco around here has huge lines for gas. You'll easily spend 20 to 25 minutes waiting vs. drive up and pump at a 76.

-So either your time is worth around 10 bucks an hour or;
-$250 spread out over a year is seriously going to affect your finances or;
-Your a cheap bastard who's willing to compromise performance (the #1 reason for buying you car in the first place) to say a few bucks

If any of these is the case then maybe you need to reconsider owning a luxury-performance car.

turbotko · 04-04-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Magna3

Even if you can save 40 cents a gallon by going to costco that only adds up to around $250 a year in savings. Not to mention that the costco around here has huge lines for gas. You'll easily spend 20 to 25 minutes waiting vs. drive up and pump at a 76.

-So either your time is worth around 10 bucks an hour or;
-$250 spread out over a year is seriously going to affect your finances or;
-Your a cheap bastard who's willing to compromise performance (the #1 reason for buying you car in the first place) to say a few bucks

If any of these is the case then maybe you need to reconsider owning a luxury-performance car.

Absolutely agree +10000. I get it all the time from BMW customers, "why can't I run 87 octane in my car, it's so much cheaper". But if you really do the cost analysis, you're only saving 20 cents per gallon between junk gas and premium gas. On a 15 gallon tank you will save $3, big woop. If you can't afford an extra $3 per tank then maybe you should look at the nice honda civic at the dealer down the street.

PresaMat · 04-04-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by turbotko

Absolutely agree +10000. I get it all the time from BMW customers, "why can't I run 87 octane in my car, it's so much cheaper". But if you really do the cost analysis, you're only saving 20 cents per gallon between junk gas and premium gas. On a 15 gallon tank you will save $3, big woop. If you can't afford an extra $3 per tank then maybe you should look at the nice honda civic at the dealer down the street.

+100000000!

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normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	I would strongly reccommend not doing that. Nothing screws up a procede tune faster then a bad tank of gas. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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ADHD Brigadier General 196 Rep 4,095 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	shell or 76 ive had bad experiences with chevron!!! __________________
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NPDAN Colonel 95 Rep 2,573 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	76 station 100 octane or bust __________________
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PresaMat Major 35 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 67 GT500,69 Boss 429, 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 1967 Shelby Mustang ... [0.00]	Shell 93 ONLY. Ive seen a 15WHP difference on the dyno with shell vs chevron. __________________ -Mat Tuned E92 335, Riss Racing downpipes! And hopefully over 400RWHP!!
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tek818 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 M3 ZCP [9.50]	shell or 76 __________________ 2020 F97 X3M Competition (current) - 2018 F80 M3 Competition - 2015 F82 M4 - 2012 E82 135i - 2010 E92 335i - 2007 E92 335i
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O-cha Brigadier General 218 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	Costco. Wow I posted that before I read the post, wow. __________________
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NM_BMW Vishnu Powered 68 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: 335xi, S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Proceding iTrader: (7)	I use Shell when I can, but I stick with Mobil 1 for the most part. I stay away from Costco, Sam's, Conoco, Valero.... Anyone use Phillips 66? __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota PROcede v5 \| Vishnu Exhaust \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| Helix FMIC \| Stett Charge w/ Tial BOV \| MORR VS8s \| KWv3
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BYAW Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 330ci, soon to drive 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	76 gas has always worked very well in my car. Vishnu recommends 76 gas with their procede. Shell also works well from what I've heard.
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john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	here in canada i only know that chervon has 94 octane~ __________________ 2008 - E92 Blk Sapphire / Coral Red 335xi (Delivered) Nav / Premium + Sound / Sport / CA / 6AT + Shift Pad 2003 - Silverstone / Burnt Orange Fairlady 350Z (Sold)
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uberschnell Brigadier General 675 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Even if you can save 40 cents a gallon by going to costco that only adds up to around $250 a year in savings. Not to mention that the costco around here has huge lines for gas. You'll easily spend 20 to 25 minutes waiting vs. drive up and pump at a 76. -So either your time is worth around 10 bucks an hour or; -$250 spread out over a year is seriously going to affect your finances or; -Your a cheap bastard who's willing to compromise performance (the #1 reason for buying you car in the first place) to say a few bucks If any of these is the case then maybe you need to reconsider owning a luxury-performance car.
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