Is Shell better than Chevron?

The difference between Shell and Chevron gasoline is not great but noticeable. Techs I have talked to agree Shell V-Power is the better gasoline it appears to deliver a bit more power and the techs all said they run it most of the time.

Is it bad to mix gas from different stations?

Gas stations use different additives in most cases, but there is nothing wrong with mixing stations, or even octane ratings. If you mix 93 and 87 you get 90, mix 89 and 93 you get 91.

Why is Shell gas more expensive?

Since most end product stations have equal research, they can produce similar additives. The most likely scenarios for Shell gasoline to be more expensive is that their additive is more expensive to add, or that other stations are using the base gasoline from the local distributor refinery.

What happens if you mix premium and regular gas?

Can I mix premium and unleaded gas? Yes, drivers can mix the two types of fuel. The combined gas types will result in an octane level somewhere in the middle — something the vehicle “will survive,” according to The Drive.

Can I mix different brands of gasoline?

No, getting gas from different gas stations will not hurt your car at all. You need to consult your owner’s manual about what kind of fuel your car requires. Going to different stations doesn’t matter, but you should try your best not to mix up the types of fuel.

Can you mix 95 98?

Mixing 95 & 98 is fine, no need to run the tank near empty. As for performance, for the car in question I don’t think it would give any more noticeable power gain than you would get going to the toilet and emptying your bowels beforehand for a little weight saving! It’s the best story that ACA has ever run.

Is there a difference between Chevron and Shell Gas?

Chevron has Techron, (I know it by another name), made by Oronite Division of Chevron Chemicals. Shell has a very similar additive, it may even be identical. These additives keep you intake system clean, but any benefit is long term, all premium fuels from the international suppliers tend to have similar additives.

Which are the best gas stations?

The top 10 winners in the category Best Gas Station Brand are as follows:

Kwik Trip.
Hy-Vee.
Sheetz.
QuikTrip.
Casey’s.
Maverik.
Rutter’s.
Parker’s.

Does premium gas give better mileage?

Premium gives better gas mileage Because premium gas has a higher octane rating than midgrade or regular gas, it produces a little more power when burnt. Designed for performance cars with large, powerful engines, premium also helps minimize the risk of preignition inside highly-stressed, hot engine cylinders.

What vehicles can use unleaded 88?

General Motors recommends use of Unleaded 88 beginning with its 2012 model year vehicles and Ford recommends Unleaded 88 for its 2013 and newer vehicles. Unleaded 88 is also approved for use by Volkswagen, Audi, Toyota, Land Rover, Porsche, Jaguar, Honda, Subaru, and certain models of Mercedes-Benz and Lexus.

Can old cars run on unleaded gas?

Older cars can run on unleaded gas, but avoid ethanol.

Should I use premium or regular gas?

If your car doesn’t require premium, fill up with regular. In a consumer notice, the Federal Trade Commission, notes: “In most cases, using a higher-octane gasoline than your owner’s manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit. It won’t make your car perform better, go faster, get better mileage or run cleaner.”

Is premium gas really worth it?

Typically, high-performance cars require premium, because their engines have higher compression ratios, while other cars can run just fine on lower octane gas. The FTC sums it up this way: “In most cases, using a higher octane gasoline than your owner’s manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit.”

Does premium gas really make a difference?

Raising the octane rating (also known as the anti-knock index) doesn’t change the energy content of a gallon of gasoline. A higher octane rating indicates greater resistance to knock, the early combustion of the fuel-air mixture that causes cylinder pressure to spike.

What happens if you put 93 gas instead of 87?

If you usually fill your tank up with 87-octane gasoline and you accidentally put in a higher octane blend (say, 91, 92, or 93), don’t worry. You’re actually filling your car or truck with a different blend of gas, which means it will burn differently in your engine.

Is Costco gas better than Shell?

Costco gas is high quality. Top Tier certified, just like Shell. Costco’s gas being “Top Tier” certified is the key. Yes, it really is better.

Can premium fuel damage engine?

The higher the octane, the greater its ability to prevent the unruly type of combustion engineers call detonation. The goal is to ignite the fuel mixture solely with the spark plug, rather than from the heat in the cylinder, to prevent detonation, which can seriously damage high-performance engines.

Can you run 87 octane on a 93 octane tune?

87 is the standard octane rating that most car engines are designed for. The reason why you should never run a lower octane fuel on a vehicle tuned for higher octane fuel is because the tune has no way of detecting what fuel you are using and will continue to operate assuming you put in the correct fuel.

Will running lower octane damage engine?

Modern Engines Make Allowances for Lower Octane In today’s automobiles, advances in engine technology mean that even if the owner’s manual recommends premium gasoline, the car will typically run on regular without issue and won’t damage the engine in any way.

How much HP does 93 octane tune add?

When switching from a 91 octane tune to a 93 octane tune you can expect to see an increase of 5 to 6 more horsepower on top of the gains you are already getting from an 87 octane Bama tune.