93-94 octane readily available on Vancouver Island?

j y · 07-03-2012, 05:10 PM

As the title asks... is 94 easy to come by on the island? Outside of the bigger cities? Will be doing a road trip around there this Summer and I'd like to plan accordingly.

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brett192 · 07-03-2012, 05:14 PM

I am running a 94 octane map currently and only Chevron has 94 octane in my area. There are a few stations in Nanaimo, one in Parksville, atleast one in Port Alberni. I'd assume there are many more in Victoria, Courtenay/Comox and Campbell River, I just never go there.

If you have an Accessport running OTS maps just load the appropriate 91 octane map onto it and you can always switch if you are stuck with no options except 91 (Shell, etc)

dasnowman · 07-03-2012, 07:04 PM

When I had my Subby I would just bring a extra couple of bottles of 104 octane boost with me when ever I did road trips down south just in case.

minifreak · 07-03-2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasnowman

When I had my Subby I would just bring a extra couple of bottles of 104 octane boost with me when ever I did road trips down south just in case.

Direct from their website:

Quote:

Q: Can I use a lower grade of fuel than is recommended by the manufacturer and add 104+® Octane Boost products to make it a higher grade?
A: No, we recommend that you follow the fuel grade suggestion in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

Just stay out of boost and run 91 if you can't find any 94.

DDonovan · 07-03-2012, 11:25 PM

Chevron in Langford has 94

jutes85 · 07-03-2012, 11:56 PM

Chevron in Campbell River has 94 and google street view confirms 94 at the Port Hardy Chevron.

Scott_2.5TS · 07-04-2012, 03:20 AM

Just like Vancouver all the Chevrons here on the island have 94 (haven't seen one that doesn't yet). Like minifreak said if you can't find 94 just use 91 and stay out of boost as much as possible.

07-03-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
j y Scooby Specialist Member#: 8829 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: GRB STI SWP	93-94 octane readily available on Vancouver Island? As the title asks... is 94 easy to come by on the island? Outside of the bigger cities? Will be doing a road trip around there this Summer and I'd like to plan accordingly. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-03-2012, 05:14 PM	#2
brett192 Scooby Specialist Member#: 274252 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Vancouver Island, BC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan 6 speed PSM	I am running a 94 octane map currently and only Chevron has 94 octane in my area. There are a few stations in Nanaimo, one in Parksville, atleast one in Port Alberni. I'd assume there are many more in Victoria, Courtenay/Comox and Campbell River, I just never go there. If you have an Accessport running OTS maps just load the appropriate 91 octane map onto it and you can always switch if you are stuck with no options except 91 (Shell, etc)

07-03-2012, 07:04 PM	#3
dasnowman Scooby Specialist Member#: 125450 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Tricities, B.C. Vehicle: Gone 07 SWP STi LTD 07 Nissan Nismo 4x4	When I had my Subby I would just bring a extra couple of bottles of 104 octane boost with me when ever I did road trips down south just in case.

07-03-2012, 11:25 PM	#5
DDonovan Scooby Newbie Member#: 272545 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2007 Honda S2000 GPW	Chevron in Langford has 94

07-03-2012, 11:56 PM	#6
jutes85 Scooby Specialist Member#: 127232 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Suck Lake, Alberta Vehicle: Do You Even Subaru	Chevron in Campbell River has 94 and google street view confirms 94 at the Port Hardy Chevron.

07-04-2012, 03:20 AM	#7
Scott_2.5TS Scooby Specialist Member#: 163806 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Victoria, B.C. Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver	Just like Vancouver all the Chevrons here on the island have 94 (haven't seen one that doesn't yet). Like minifreak said if you can't find 94 just use 91 and stay out of boost as much as possible.