What kind of gas and where?

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On my old car, 2013 BMW 135i, I had to get premium gas and usually gets it from Costco, which is a lot better than Shell in my opinion and now with Touring, I'm sure regular is the recommended gas, but I'd like to know what everybody is using.

Just like what the title says, what kind of gas do you use and where do you guys go? Any other reason? Gains? Cleaner gas? etc..
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I use Costco as much as possible... if not , any Top tier gas.
Shell, Exxon, Mobil, Valero etc...
Honda recommends Top Tier so that's what I use.
 
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I use Costco as much as possible... if not , any Top tier gas.
Shell, Exxon, Mobil, Valero etc...
Honda recommends Top Tier so that's what I use.
Good to know there's another costco user here, what kind of gas do you use? Regular (87), Middle (89), or Premium (93)?
 

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Here there are Valero stations around every corner. Otherwise I use Shell or Chevron. I also use a local grocer's, HEB, but I've recently learned that their fuel offering isn't Top Tier and instead uses an additive from additech. And though they're a bit less expensive I'm not using that as much now.

And after several years of having to pay for premium octane in my GTI, it's great just paying for regular in my Civic.
 

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Good to know there's another costco user here, what kind of gas do you use? Regular (87), Middle (89), or Premium (93)?
I mostly run 87 octane - but from time to time put in 89
 


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I used to do Super on my bmw 3 series. I am doing regular on my new Civic EX L and I fill it up with around 19$ on an empty tank.
 

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Just like what the title says, what kind of gas do you use and where do you guys go? Any other reason? Gains? Cleaner gas? etc..
Either Chevron or Shell, 87 octane per Honda recommendation. A 12oz bottle of Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus Fuel System Cleaner every 5K miles to keep the engine running smoothly.
 

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A buddy of mine found this gas station where we live in San Diego.. 100 octane. I was curious in giving it a try to see what happens. Too bad it's 9 bucks a gallon. I normally use 87 from Shell or Chevron

Honda Civic 10th gen What kind of gas and where? Screenshot_20160714-075154~2

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A buddy of mine found this gas station where we live in San Diego.. 100 octane. I was curious in giving it a try to see what happens. Too bad it's 9 bucks a gallon. I normally use 87 from Shell or Chevron

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Holy crap that's insane lol. Does that say 'Skeet Blaze'?
 

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A buddy of mine found this gas station where we live in San Diego.. 100 octane. I was curious in giving it a try to see what happens. Too bad it's 9 bucks a gallon. I normally use 87 from Shell or Chevron

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Holy crap that's insane lol. Does that say 'Skeet Blaze'?
hahah. I think it says "street blaze" its apparently only one of two gas stations in the city that sells it. He runs a BRZ and he says he can feel the difference. I'll try it this weekend and I'll report back.
 

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A buddy of mine found this gas station where we live in San Diego.. 100 octane. I was curious in giving it a try to see what happens. Too bad it's 9 bucks a gallon. I normally use 87 from Shell or Chevron

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hahah. I think it says "street blaze" its apparently only one of two gas stations in the city that sells it. He runs a BRZ and he says he can feel the difference. I'll try it this weekend and I'll report back.
Hahah yeah that makes more sense lol, hard to tell on my phone what it said. I'll be interested to see what that really high octane does.
 

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A buddy of mine found this gas station where we live in San Diego.. 100 octane. I was curious in giving it a try to see what happens. Too bad it's 9 bucks a gallon. I normally use 87 from Shell or Chevron

Screenshot_20160714-075154~2.jpg

credit to driftingbrz for the pic
The only cars that can take advantage of 100 octane fuel are hot rods or race cars. All you would do is waste about $6 a gallon. Others will disagree, but whatever.
 
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I'll be interested to see what that really high octane does.
The car's ECU has to be tuned to take advantage of the higher octane, e.g. if your car had the Hondata tune, the best performance from that tune requires 91 octane.
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