Gas Co. in Cali

romak47 · 08-04-2011, 05:40 PM

Ok, much searchy and no findy a thread about gas in Cali...

However Ive read much discussion on what gas brand is the best for our n54/n55..

Main reason i really search this info is because i want to thwart any future HPFP failures as well as get best consistent quality gas out there. I am moving from Germany and a great gas company that has never broken my 2nd HPFP (on 40k kilometers with it)..
When i move to cali i have no idea what has been proven best for our car's engine.. Is Chevron with Techron 91 octane best? Shell V-power? 76?
All i know is that every state has different laws regarding additives the gas companies can add. I dont want to get into a discussion about the additives but want to know about the proven best California gas for our direct injection engines..

When i lived in Cali a long time ago, Shell and Chevron was the best gas around but also expensive..

Whats your experiences?

cooler2442 · 08-04-2011, 05:57 PM

Shell > others if you have the choice.

SpaceG135i · 08-04-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Shell > others if you have the choice.

Total opposite, Shell is my 3rd choice, 76 and Chevron always make my car feel the best especially if you find a gas station with 100 octane

jsidhu · 08-04-2011, 06:54 PM

can someone comment on the quality of Costco gas?

allanak · 08-04-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jsidhu

can someone comment on the quality of Costco gas?

I can't personally because there isn't really a Costco gas station nearby yet. http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...e-quality.html

cooler2442 · 08-04-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceG135i

Total opposite, Shell is my 3rd choice, 76 and Chevron always make my car feel the best especially if you find a gas station with 100 octane

I dunno, I think I saw Terry post saying he prefers Shell over all others. Could be wrong though but if it's Terry's first choice then its the best 91 we can get.

Top Gon · 08-04-2011, 10:32 PM

My friend, who drives an evo, says the evo community likes 76 because it has a higher ethanol content and makes more power.

aberdeen · 08-05-2011, 11:49 AM

VP Racing 100 octane all the way!

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romak47 Captain 53 Rep 941 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Gas Co. in Cali Ok, much searchy and no findy a thread about gas in Cali... However Ive read much discussion on what gas brand is the best for our n54/n55.. Main reason i really search this info is because i want to thwart any future HPFP failures as well as get best consistent quality gas out there. I am moving from Germany and a great gas company that has never broken my 2nd HPFP (on 40k kilometers with it).. When i move to cali i have no idea what has been proven best for our car's engine.. Is Chevron with Techron 91 octane best? Shell V-power? 76? All i know is that every state has different laws regarding additives the gas companies can add. I dont want to get into a discussion about the additives but want to know about the proven best California gas for our direct injection engines.. When i lived in Cali a long time ago, Shell and Chevron was the best gas around but also expensive.. Whats your experiences? __________________ JB4, DCI, Digi boost, CSL eyelids, 5% tint, KW v2's. Bastuck 85mm quad w/ berk resonated mids, LED int ltg, Perf SSK, CF int trim, 19" SF-71 rims, CDV mod, BMS OCC, ER+tial charge pipe. AR DP's, Helix IC,meth, drilled slotted rotors
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cooler2442 Brigadier General 483 Rep 4,162 Posts Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00]	Shell > others if you have the choice.
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aberdeen Enlisted Member 0 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	VP Racing 100 octane all the way!
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