91 Shell or 94 Petro Can for 335i?

Dr. G · 03-02-2011, 02:40 PM

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giotein · 03-02-2011, 03:12 PM

Not sure if this is the link you are referring to?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=gas

But I think most people use shell 91 and chevron 94

Alessandro · 03-02-2011, 04:02 PM

i am running Sunoco/Petro Canada 94 oct. since day one with the 335 which was 2008 no issues at all

catch · 03-02-2011, 04:33 PM

i run 94 Petro

bulldog_yyc · 03-02-2011, 04:48 PM

min requirements are 94 for map 5 and above on the JB3, 91 for map 3. I prefer to run 94 in the summer and 91 in the winter

My335XI · 03-02-2011, 05:26 PM

Was a Shell 91 guy, now I've moved over to Petro 94. Turkish335 and my Cobb turned me.

bulldog_yyc · 03-02-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by My335XI

Was a Shell 91 guy, now I've moved over to Petro 94. Turkish335 and my Cobb turned me.

its like ~ 1.50/L now

only1 · 03-02-2011, 07:24 PM

I've always used 94. We need 100 octane here.....

My335XI · 03-02-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

its like ~ 1.50/L now

Oh yeah, I forgot to send you my visa statement, what's your address again?

prez34 · 03-02-2011, 07:47 PM

Does anyone know if the Costco gas has lots of ethanol mixed. Seems like shell is the one o get to keep the ethenol conten down?

bulldog_yyc · 03-03-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prez34

Does anyone know if the Costco gas has lots of ethanol mixed. Seems like shell is the one o get to keep the ethenol conten down?

10% is the max - I heard their gas sourced from Husky

335BBS · 03-03-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prez34

Does anyone know if the Costco gas has lots of ethanol mixed. Seems like shell is the one o get to keep the ethenol conten down?

Small Ethanol content doesnt have any effect on performance. This debate has been beaten to death about 5 times in the last month alone.

NRG · 03-03-2011, 09:47 AM

PC/Sunoco 94 since 2007 in my E92 with JB3 up to 7 and GIAC S1 without problem. Tried Shell 91 for a few times and noticed better MPG on long trips that's all. I'm sure you'll be fine with either.

gboop · 03-03-2011, 09:59 AM

I find the car feels smoother with Shell V-Power, but when using a boost controller tune without timing such as JB3/4/+ or SSTT, then the higher 94 octane is highly advised for detonation protection, especially in the summer months.

bulldog_yyc · 03-03-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NRG

PC/Sunoco 94 since 2007 in my E92 with JB3 up to 7 and GIAC S1 without problem. Tried Shell 91 for a few times and noticed better MPG on long trips that's all. I'm sure you'll be fine with either.

makes sense since gas enhanced with ethonol burns faster than without.

2kaccordocoupe · 03-03-2011, 04:54 PM

Shell v-power 91 for me since delivery. Ethanol free and airmiles, seems like a win win which is why I use it.

gaifaun · 03-03-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gboop

I find the car feels smoother with Shell V-Power, but when using a boost controller tune without timing such as JB3/4/+ or SSTT, then the higher 94 octane is highly advised for detonation protection, especially in the summer months.

Chevron 94 octane whenever i can

dzenno · 03-03-2011, 10:35 PM

Highest octane you can get..

94 octane 100% of the time here...don't worry about ethanol

BavFan_08 · 03-04-2011, 12:40 AM

Petro 91...no issues whatsoever and I notice no difference between it and Shell V Power.

Kriston · 03-04-2011, 09:02 AM

Petro 94, im actually surprise they have it at the local Petro here in Brampton. They never did before.

DESI4life10 · 03-04-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kriston

Petro 94, im actually surprise they have it at the local Petro here in Brampton. They never did before.

Yep...Sunoco and Petro has merged. Therefore most petro stations will now carry 94

miguex@ecuprogram · 03-04-2011, 10:34 AM

I use Shell 91 in winters and Husky 94 in summers.

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giotein New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i E92 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this is the link you are referring to? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=gas But I think most people use shell 91 and chevron 94
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	i run 94 Petro __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	min requirements are 94 for map 5 and above on the JB3, 91 for map 3. I prefer to run 94 in the summer and 91 in the winter
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My335XI Private 1 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2010 335I XDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Was a Shell 91 guy, now I've moved over to Petro 94. Turkish335 and my Cobb turned me.
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only1 Lieutenant 28 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 07 Z06, 09 e90335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Markham iTrader: (5)	I've always used 94. We need 100 octane here.....
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prez34 Private First Class 8 Rep 105 Posts Drives: BM-Dub Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Does anyone know if the Costco gas has lots of ethanol mixed. Seems like shell is the one o get to keep the ethenol conten down?
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NRG Lieutenant Colonel 36 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (5)	PC/Sunoco 94 since 2007 in my E92 with JB3 up to 7 and GIAC S1 without problem. Tried Shell 91 for a few times and noticed better MPG on long trips that's all. I'm sure you'll be fine with either. __________________ Retired: 2005 N52 E90 330i Sport 6AT Retired: 2007 N54 E92 335i Sport 6AT Current: 2012 M57 E70 X5 xDrive35D
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gboop Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	I find the car feels smoother with Shell V-Power, but when using a boost controller tune without timing such as JB3/4/+ or SSTT, then the higher 94 octane is highly advised for detonation protection, especially in the summer months.
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1272 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Shell v-power 91 for me since delivery. Ethanol free and airmiles, seems like a win win which is why I use it.
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dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	Highest octane you can get.. 94 octane 100% of the time here...don't worry about ethanol
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03-04-2011, 12:40 AM	#19
BavFan_08 Dreamer 34 Rep 837 Posts Drives: '12 E88 6MT \| Ret '08 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: T.O. Canada iTrader: (2)	Petro 91...no issues whatsoever and I notice no difference between it and Shell V Power.
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Kriston The Ultimate Driving Machine 148 Rep 2,327 Posts Drives: Like Donkey Kong on Roids Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Petro 94, im actually surprise they have it at the local Petro here in Brampton. They never did before. __________________ CHUCK NORRIS ON WHEELS
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03-04-2011, 10:34 AM	#22
miguex@ecuprogram Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (3)	I use Shell 91 in winters and Husky 94 in summers.
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