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12-31-2013, 11:43 AM | #51 |
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12-31-2013, 11:43 AM | #52 |
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12-31-2013, 11:45 AM | #53 |
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aint nobody got time fo dat
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12-31-2013, 11:47 AM | #54 |
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You should always have time for the correct gas. Gas quality can mean the difference in a good clean WOT pull and your motor exploding. That's a bit extreme, but I've seen it happen.
One day. Lindsay's car will be paid off in February...so.... |
12-31-2013, 11:50 AM | #55 |
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well i never go to costco and i always get 91 or 93...so if it is super important which gas stations should i avoid? thanxxxxxx
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12-31-2013, 11:51 AM | #56 | |
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12-31-2013, 11:52 AM | #57 |
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just get 93 oct only from any gas station that
1) wasnt build in 197X 2) doesnt have a bunch of people pumping at the same time if you use 91 or lower, your ecu may be more likely to pull timing to compensate for the lower detonation threshold depending on your driving conditions, leading to less power |
12-31-2013, 11:57 AM | #58 | |
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12-31-2013, 11:57 AM | #59 | |
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You've got no proof that it's bad gas. If you don't want to run it that's entirely your call. But knocking it based on no evidence whatsoever isn't fair to them. |
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12-31-2013, 12:07 PM | #62 |
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12-31-2013, 12:14 PM | #63 | |
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Here's evidence on why it's cheaper, and it has nothing to do with quality. How does the shopping warehouse do it? It says its approach simply matches its overall business model: Get rid of the frills, sell for cheap--and make up for thin margins with high volume. Gas retailers, though, grouse that Costco uses gas as a loss leader to get people into the store. Even though Costco has just 0.16% of the 170,000 places you can fill up your car in the United States, its model is roiling the industry. http://www.costco.com/gasoline-q-and-a.html Q: How does Costco assure their gasoline is high quality? A: Since gasoline formulations are specified by government standards, base gasoline is a fungible commodity with little difference between brands. There are two aspects of fuel quality that depend on the gasoline brand and the individual retailer: detergent additives and station maintenance. Detergent additives Since 1995, Federal regulations mandate that all gasoline contain an EPA-approved detergent additive. These additives are designed to minimize engine deposits that can affect vehicle performance and emissions. The various proprietary detergent additive formulations are the main difference between brands of gasoline. All Costco gasoline, both regular and premium unleaded, contains detergent additives. Station Maintenance Good station operation and maintenance assures the fuel is filtered, and that no contaminants, such as sediment and water, find their way into our members' vehicles. Costco gas stations are well-maintained by our capable attendants so that only clean gasoline goes into your car. Costco uses fuel filters to catch any particles or debris larger than 10 microns in diameter. For comparison, the average human hair is seventy microns thick. Our attendants check the nozzle flow rate frequently to assure that our filters are fresh. When the flow rate falls below 8 gallons per minute, we change the filter. Costco uses ethanol-compatible filters designed to catch sediment, water, or phase-separated ethanol and water mixtures. Costco's electronic sensors continuously monitor our underground storage tanks for water. We physically sample our tanks at least weekly to confirm there is no contamination by both visual inspection and chemical detection. Costco sells discounted gas on the expectation that it will lead to more visits and higher revenue in its stores. The company beat expectations last week for its second-quarter earnings, saying profit rose 13% while same-store sales increased. Shoppers spent 2.4% more per visit in the quarter, and visit frequency rose 5.2%. |
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12-31-2013, 12:16 PM | #64 |
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Cool story bro. I can Google too.
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12-31-2013, 12:19 PM | #65 |
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12-31-2013, 12:20 PM | #66 |
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i always thought that 91 was considered premium so that is why i used that when i could to save a few bucks
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12-31-2013, 12:23 PM | #67 |
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First off, I'm not even a Costco member. Secondly, it wasn't a dodge. What company is going to put "Our product sucks but you should buy it because it's cheaper than the competition." on their FAQ page? Lastly, I'm not risking blowing up my wifes car just for sake of winning an argument on the interwebs. I don't care. I'm not getting Costco gas. You're the one that is adament that their gas isn't crap. You have no evidence that's it's the same quality as Shell, Exxon, BP or any of the major distributors other than you've used it and your car hasn't exploded yet.
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12-31-2013, 12:25 PM | #68 |
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It is. Like I said, I'm pretty sure Subaru's base tune is for 91 since some states carry 91 as "premium." That is also the concensus on this forum as well as some others.
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12-31-2013, 12:26 PM | #69 |
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12-31-2013, 12:30 PM | #70 | |
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i think its 87, 89, and 93 usually? |
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12-31-2013, 12:31 PM | #71 | |
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12-31-2013, 12:31 PM | #72 |
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12-31-2013, 12:33 PM | #74 |
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