Shell Gas
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Shell Gas
I've been using Shell gas ever since i have had my truck. Bought it new back on Jan. 16, 2006. The best i have gotten on MPG is around 17.6mpg. Since Shell came out with this new gas, i have notice my AMPG on my Edge EVO, go up to 18.1+. Has anyone else notice this?
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For the price Shell charges for gas, you should get around 30mpg.
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I run Shell, but I run 87. Shell is right around the same as all other brands around me, except Sunoco which is outrageously high. I generally go to the same Shell station every fill up. 1 mile down the road is a sunoco that is always at least 10 cents/gallon higher.
When it is Shell, Mobil, BP and Getty all within 1-2 cents of each other. I opt for Shell.
When it is Shell, Mobil, BP and Getty all within 1-2 cents of each other. I opt for Shell.
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Shell is a "Tier 1" gas which means it has higher detergents than most other brands. I'll use it whenever I can if it's priced in the same range as the other brands, and it usually is.
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Does the shell out your areas have it nitrogen infused? maybe that could be a factor... I always run shell or exxon 89oct in my truck and always average 17.2 in the city...as per the my EVO readout
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I ONLY run Shell or Amoco. A mechanic friend of mine recommends Shell, and my gearhead uncle only runs BP/Amoco in his rebuilt '69 Cuda.
For some reason, I get noticeably worse fuel economy with Farm Fresh or any "off" brands. BJ's isn't bad, though...
My owner's manuals state that I should ONLY run 87 octane.
BTW - I heard that Sunoco is one of the very few all-American oil/gas companies.
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I worked at a gas station for a little bit when I was younger. You'll be surprised that a lot of the "no name" stations use the same gas but charge different amounts. Watch and see who actually delivers the fuel. Most of the time it's a delivery company.