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Chevron
28
31.82%
Shell
19
21.59%
76
36
40.91%
Phillips 66
0
0%
Conoco
0
0%
Costco
2
2.27%
only race gas! (track car)
3
3.41%
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what brand of GASOLINE do you recommend?

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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Exclamation what brand of GAS do you recommend?

Mobile 1 Gas Stations Sound Good but are like more expensive. I usually go fill up there with 92Oct. So today I tried 92Oct at Shell Gas Station and I heard Mazda's get engine knock from Shell Gas Brands. Iono I was just wondering.
Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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i like shell, cheveron, and 76
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dlouie87
i like shell, cheveron, and 76
i use the same stuff. preferably 76, then chevron, and then shell.
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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I like the three previously mentioned as well.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dlouie87
i like shell, cheveron, and 76
what is that?
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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I like C16, they make some good gas
Old Nov 5, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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I like C16, they make some good gas
wats c16?
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Google ---> "C16" ---> search ---> OMGZ I found out what it is in like 7 seconds!!!
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dlouie87
i like shell, cheveron, and 76
... ah, Phillips, Conoco. CostCo...
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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For the WRX...76. Chevron = Overpriced and notice some pinging with it.
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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i use 76 or shell, might have to start using costco since its like 20 cents under the other place's price
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NW OBS
... ah, Phillips, Conoco. CostCo...

Don't forget Safeway and Rotten Robbies.
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Usually 76 or costco.
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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I use Valero because its inexpensive and right between my fuel source (Starbucks) and work. But when I can I use 76 because everyones says its good
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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only 76 and when i cant find one in resonable distance then cheveron.



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