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[airbalancer]

I am mostly using Shell based on their claim of no ethanol in 91. I'm not sure whats the deal on this with other top tiers.

Why run 91 in a Sonta

Why fly a kite when you can just pop a pill? 

but 91 will not make your car run any better

[safristi]

..but...it   is ...part of ...the STIMULUS...program......ethanol in major quantities...eases the PAIN.......

[jamie1]

Using costco now. If now costco,I try to use Shell. They seem to have the fastest pumps. Which is nice the winter when the wind is a howlin' and a -40 wind chill.

[articsteve]

Sunoco 94 has no Ethanol..............never knew that......who ...what..who...when..why..told U that?.............i'd stopped buyin it for Millie...as i felt i woz gettin less BANG per cyclinder stroke for my BUCK..'specially in the Summer..in Winter i felt the effan 'OL would be a GOOD THING!!! wot with our minus 100 degree daze an all that rot........enlighten me....

All Sunoco gasolines, including Ultra 94, are enhanced with ethanol

All major car manufacturers approve the use of gasoline containing ethanol, up to 10%. All Sunoco fuels contain 10% ethanol, including Ultra 94.

http://www.sunoco.ca/default.aspx?ID=2399

[safristi]

..SO..tpl owes me a free FILL_UP at Frugal McDougall's................ ..i have a bottomless tank....u v much.........

[tpl]

Sunoco 94 has no Ethanol..............never knew that......who ...what..who...when..why..told U that?.............i'd stopped buyin it for Millie...as i felt i woz gettin less BANG per cyclinder stroke for my BUCK..'specially in the Summer..in Winter i felt the effan 'OL would be a GOOD THING!!! wot with our minus 100 degree daze an all that rot........enlighten me....

All Sunoco gasolines, including Ultra 94, are enhanced with ethanol

All major car manufacturers approve the use of gasoline containing ethanol, up to 10%. All Sunoco fuels contain 10% ethanol, including Ultra 94.

http://www.sunoco.ca/default.aspx?ID=2399

Interesting. I was filling theFit at Sunococ this am and noticed that the sticker that used to proclaim  No Ethanol on 94  was missing from the pump.  I guess that Gov pressured them into it... it has never been clear to me the advantage of ethanol except in winter as a gas line antifreeze and for turbo engines that need all the help they can get to keep combustion temps lower.

[safristi]

"no ethanol"  there are NO such STICKIES on me SUN.............. ......so HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOIN"ON..................deprived on account i'm depraved...wet coast story of my life..............

[ktm525]

Using costco now. If now costco,I try to use Shell. They seem to have the fastest pumps. Which is nice the winter when the wind is a howlin' and a -40 wind chill.

good point. Petro Canada pumps are s - l - o - w.

[Honda Owner]

I use only Chevron or Shell, both if which are Top Tier. The Fit definitely runs better on 89. The Accord and the Civics are quite content with 87. If there is no noticeable improvement on a higher octane, you are wasting your money.

[Minou]

Anything but Esso. I just don't like em.


Top Tier Gasoline:
Chevron Canada
Shell Canada
Petro-Canada
Sunoco Canada

The Petro-Canada stations in my area all display a "May contain up to 10% ethanol" sign on the tanks.  So all other things being equal, I prefer Shell Top Tier if it doesn't contain any ethanol.

[Minou]

Didn't Shell lose a lawsuit brought on because the additives they claimed were 'cleaning' the fuel injectors, were actually clogging them? (And, of course, it went to court because they wouldn't admit that?)

I like Ultramar because of it's yearly no-nonsense mystery saving coupon promotion, which gave you $1 off on a 25 litre fillup. Only problem is, I don't seem to get the coupons anymore. 

The coupons come around each year in June and are good til early September.  I always get 3-4 sets and screen the $1. ones from the $0.75 ones and exchange those first...  Been doing this for years.

[Minou]

I started a topic earlier this summer where I claim 10% better mileage with premium in my own Sonata vs 87 regular.  There are many skeptics in the room I know but these are my actual measured figures.  I've been averaging around the 7 L/100 Km mark or slightly better in combined driving all summer.

Now with a ScanGauge II,  I'll see on my next fill of regular if my ignition timing is retarded indicating a lower engine efficiency level and/or possible ethanol.

Sorry, the Reply mode is not functionning properly on occasion.

[airbalancer]

Anything but Esso. I just don't like em.


Top Tier Gasoline:
Chevron Canada
Shell Canada
Petro-Canada
Sunoco Canada

The Petro-Canada stations in my area all display a "May contain up to 10% ethanol" sign on the tanks.  So all other things being equal, I prefer Shell Top Tier if it doesn't contain any ethanol.

I believe their 87-89 gas has ethanol

[tenpenny]

I use Esso if I'm near a station that has pay-at-the-pump, if not, I'll go to Irving or PetroCanada.  Esso only because they have Aeroplan points.

Since the only difference is the additives they put in when they load the truck, it doesn't matter much.

[Cord]

Using costco now. If now costco,I try to use Shell. They seem to have the fastest pumps. Which is nice the winter when the wind is a howlin' and a -40 wind chill.

good point. Petro Canada pumps are s - l - o - w.

Yes, that really is a good point that is rarely brought up. Do all Shell or Esso stations use the same pumps or would they vary at random as they are installed?

[Arthur Dent]

Canadian Tire to get the Canadian Tire money 

[Minou]

Question:

Who other than Ultramar has the cheaper premium on Thursdays in Quebec?  If anybody.

[mmorriso]

i use Pioneer due to price and convenience.  the closest top tier is Sunoco which i might try to see if there is any difference.  i've got a couple of years of gas mileage data to work with.  i was also thinking of using premium fuel in my Sienna if prices stay relatively low. 

[mrthompson]

IIRC, Pioneer is Sunoco's discount brand...no?

[mmorriso]

i read Sunoco ownes 49% of Pioneer.  not sure if what comes out of the pumps is the same?