Where did all the premium gas stations go - Page 2

MrLabGuy · #1 02-13-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MrLabGuy

I'm told that most of the gas comes from the same refinery and the only difference is the name on the outside of the tank. It has to do with distribution costs and contracts between refineries.

Some add their own additives such as Techron from Chevron but the bulk of the gasoline is just gas.

Let me "refine" my answer a bit. Most gas in a specific region comes from the same refinery. If you think about the cost of distribution and the difficulty in getting new refineries built in the Untied States it only makes sense.

cmyX6go · #2 02-13-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MrLabGuy

Let me "refine" my answer a bit. Most gas in a specific region comes from the same refinery. If you think about the cost of distribution and the difficulty in getting new refineries built in the Untied States it only makes sense.

So it doesn't make a difference for me to go out of my way for an Exxon/Mobil when I pass Lukoil?

AzNMpower32 · #3 02-13-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyX5go

So it doesn't make a difference for me to go out of my way for an Exxon/Mobil when I pass Lukoil?

Neither are on the Top Tier list. Pick either one. The only brand that I've consistently gotten poor quality petrol from is Sunoco.

FSETH · #4 02-13-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyX5go

So it doesn't make a difference for me to go out of my way for an Exxon/Mobil when I pass Lukoil?

No, as far as i know Exxon/mobil is not "Top Tier", just because it is a big name that you heard of doesn't make it good. Here is a link I posted earlier listing the "top Tier" gas stations. Unless Exxon/Mobil is under a different name, I don't think it is "Top Tier"

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

cmyX6go · #5 02-13-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FSETH

No, as far as i know Exxon/mobil is not "Top Tier", just because it is a big name that you heard of doesn't make it good. Here is a link I posted earlier listing the "top Tier" gas stations. Unless Exxon/Mobil is under a different name, I don't think it is "Top Tier"

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

My bad, I assumed Exxon Mobil would be top tier. I'm surprised how few top tiers are in my neck of the woods (Shell and Texaco) and that Sunoco Canada is on the list but not Sunoco here in the states.

MrLabGuy · #6 02-13-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyX5go

So it doesn't make a difference for me to go out of my way for an Exxon/Mobil when I pass Lukoil?

Buy any gas and add Techron or another fuel additive because that really is the only difference as long as the Octane rating is the same.

brian5 · #7 02-13-2008, 02:57 PM

I've seen this question about gas raised many times in different places in the past. The major point that I've seen is that, if you care about your car, you should ONLY buy Premium grade gas.

The Top Tier Gasoline link is interesting; hadn't seen that before. Again, based on previous info that I've seen, I have always liked Chevron and, if I have a choice, that's always my first choice.

FSETH · #8 02-13-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MrLabGuy

I'm told that most of the gas comes from the same refinery and the only difference is the name on the outside of the tank. It has to do with distribution costs and contracts between refineries.

Some add their own additives such as Techron from Chevron but the bulk of the gasoline is just gas.

I think you are right about the gas being gas. It is the additives that certain manufacturers put in that make them "Top Tier" and thus better for your BMW.

In the Atlanta area Chevrons, BP's, and Shells are everywhere. There doesn't seem to be very many generic, no-name stations until you get out into the rural areas of Georgia (which is a different story all together).

mrkbbd · #9 02-13-2008, 02:59 PM

I've found that my local company has the best gas (at least it seems to me) at the most reasonable price, it's called Gate Petroleum (in N. Florida not DC)

Meiac09 · #10 02-13-2008, 04:13 PM

In New England, there are lots of Exxon/Mobil's, Shells, Sunocos and more recently, a new trend of Irvings (with really clean stores).
There's one or two lukoils and valeros, but nowhere near where I live.
I still use Exxon because of the "speedpass" doohickey but am starting to transition to Irving, even though you only get 91 for the price of 93

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