Anyone interested in an experiment?

[1996XJ]

The best gas comes from the soviet union if you can find it.

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[Gvsukids]

The best gas comes from the soviet union if you can find it.

Wouldn't it be in the Soviet Union? ?

 

[Gladman]

The best gas comes from the soviet union if you can find it.

There has not been a Soviet Union for more than 30 years.

 

[Chestnut]

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ethanol.shtml
http://www.granitefallsenergy.com/images/E0157701/ACEFuelEconomyStudy.pdf

Interesting thanks for that study link. It correlates what I've kind of suspected. It's not as simple as calculating the energy content and claiming you'll see a decrease. My big gripe with this study is the limited number of miles traveled. Each test only covered around 300 miles. So with that few miles there isn't much statistical relevance. The data was also computer logged vs measured fuel usage, this adds more uncertainty.

The results from the study indicate that the average decrease is 1.5%. It also somewhat confirms what I've suspected that this greatly depends on engine design.

 

[Motoarch]

Threads like this make me not want to live on this planet anymore.

 

[Renegade]

Threads like this make me not want to live on this planet anymore.

What planet would you like to live on?

 

[berb]

I dont think the provider matters nearly as much as what time of day you buy gas. The colder the weather, the more dense the gas. So if you fill up at peak heat in the afternoon, your MPGs will be less.

That's interesting. I do actually get the cheap gas in the afternoon on the way home from work and Exxon in the morning on the way to work.

 

[CapnStereo]

Well,

I have seen this on the site a lot. My personal data has shown a couple of things. Top Tier, better mileage. On a side note, I had a wrangler that burned 1qt of oil ever 2k. After my mechanic flushed the system out with seafoam... never burned a quart between changes. He told me to occasionally use premium top tier and add sea foam. Never had a problem after that, and better mileage. I see the science behind what most are saying, and I am not a mechanic, but I can only say what I see.

 

[Renegade]

Well,

I have seen this on the site a lot. My personal data has shown a couple of things. Top Tier, better mileage. On a side note, I had a wrangler that burned 1qt of oil ever 2k. After my mechanic flushed the system out with seafoam... never burned a quart between changes. He told me to occasionally use premium top tier and add sea foam. Never had a problem after that, and better mileage. I see the science behind what most are saying, and I am not a mechanic, but I can only say what I see.

I drink Seafoam straight from the can. It cures all my ailments.
(Disclaimer- Don’t actually do this! It may kill you. It also is not likely to cure an engine oil consumption problem)

 

[1996XJ]

There has not been a Soviet Union for more than 30 years.

Thus why the gas is so valuable

 

[fun2drum]

I generally go to Shell, BP, Exxon, or Ingles (regional grocery store), and I find that their gas is good, facilities are well-maintained, and I assume that their tanks and pumps are in good shape. Their pumps are generally fast as well. That's what is important to me. I like new-looking pumps and a clean station regardless of the brand. Clean gas and fast pumping - that's the ticket.

When I'm traveling then I sometimes have to get what's available when I need it. If I see a tanker unloading then I avoid that station like the plague because that stirs up trash. Maybe that's a myth too, but I'm not taking chances.

I don't have any idea what relevance this post has to the thread, but it was fun.

 

[YJ350Jones]

That's interesting. I do actually get the cheap gas in the afternoon on the way home from work and Exxon in the morning on the way to work.

You must have a long-ass commute ! And a huge gas bill !

 

[Capt.Grumps1075]

I've been in the tank barge transportation industry for over 20 years we haul fuels all over the gulf coast and Mississippi River. One thing I know for a fact all the major producers trade fuel and oils constantly. I've taken 50k barrels of oil and fuels at a time from say, ExxonMobil too Shell and vise versa and many other refineries just like that. But each add they're own specific dies and additives so is all gas the same? Yes but no, is cheap gas better than top tier gas, really depends on the station and up-keep of tanks. With all that said, it's personal preference in my opinion. It all all goes from a crusty rusty tank to a crusty rusty barge or ship to a crusty rusty tank somewhere else too a taker truck that probably had diesel in it the day before too the local gas station with a crust rusty tank then into your $50000 ride. Lmao ?.

 

[Eaglebob]

I used to be a big, "find the cheapest gas guy". I would go to your local convenience store (Wawa or 7-11) or use my points and get grocery store gas. My brother told me that every 4th fill up I should use "name" brand gas (Shell or Exxon) to prevent gunk build up in the engine and fuel system. So, I started going to Exxon every 4th fill up and I noticed my gas mileage went up. I would get 18 mpg with cheap gas, just driving and not focused on driving to conserve fuel. After going to Exxon every 4th fill up, my gas mileage went up to 19. So, I started going every fill up and I am now up to 20 mpg.

I am just curious if anyone has experimented with this or if anyone wants to do this experiment. Does name brand gas get you better gas mileage than off brand gas? I have a Sport with 18" Overland Wheels, Automatic, Drive back roads and highway on a daily basis. I am not in stop and go traffic other than stop lights. I will cruise between 65 and 75 mpg. I am trying to give as much info as possible since a lot of things go into gas mileage.

With gas prices as they are in California, and a Costco right around the corner, that’s my gas. I do notice better mileage and power when I fill up in Nevada.

 

[VolatileA]

I noticed the truck runs like crap on crap gas. I just stick to Chevron 91 and it's happy.

Premium fuel burns hotter, can't imagine it would be best to run 91 long term?

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