gas

[ebpda9]

I don't know guys if u noticed but lately every gas station claims to have more detergens and aditives in their gasoline for "cleaner leaner engines". Don't those additives messup the o2 sensors ? I noticed that my car runs like crap everytime i use the gasoline from one of the stations that claim this. Until yesterday i used sunoco, but i switched to shell and my car getts a better idle. What do u think about additives ?

[Addict]

Personally I only use Shell. I'll use BP in a pinch.

Sunoco seems to be ok. I haven't seen any of these signs, but if I do I won't be filling up there.

[ebpda9]

They just put the signs up in the last week or so.

[spoogenet]

I tend to mostly use Chevron and Exxon. I got tired of Shell ripping me off when I filled up, after stopping the pump the numbers would slowly creep up as if I'm pumping fuel.

Honda recommends using fuels with detergents....I dunno how good/bad they're going to be for your engine in the near term, but in the long term you want some kind of detergent to prevent build-up, no?

Who do you think has the best gas, and why?

b

[ebpda9]

if i need a "clean and lean" (sunoco) engine all i have to do is run some atf thru the pressure regualtor and then i get it cleaner than the sunoc gas

[Addict]

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
if i need a "clean and lean" (sunoco) engine all i have to do is run some atf thru the pressure regualtor and then i get it cleaner than the sunoc gas

I've heard of that, but I'm half scared to do it.:paranoid:

[Boosted3g]

must be nice to be able to run pump gasoline. :paranoid:

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
if i need a "clean and lean" (sunoco) engine all i have to do is run some atf thru the pressure regualtor and then i get it cleaner than the sunoc gas

what is that???

[Addict]

Originally posted by Boosted3g
must be nice to be able to run pump gasoline. :paranoid:

Must be nice to have boost......

OT:
What bar are you boosting at now anyhow?

[maxpsi]

Shell 93 octane forever and always:wave:

[spoogenet]

For all you Shell lovers, what makes Shell better than any other major brand gas?

b

[ebpda9]

no aditives and no detergents yet, but i'm not a shell fan. i was using sunoco, until i ran into a shell

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

I use Shell or Chevron, seems to be good gas.

[spoogenet]

Well, Chevron has Techron...if their ad campaign is to be believed, it's good for your engine. :)

All I know is that Honda recommends running fuels with detergents......so why not?

b

[ebpda9]

Originally posted by spoogenet
Well, Chevron has Techron...if their ad campaign is to be believed, it's good for your engine. :)

All I know is that Honda recommends running fuels with detergents......so why not?

b

'cause my engine rruns like crap with detergents. detergents are for clothes not for cars;)

[midjjj]

so noone likes BP??
i like ti due to the gas card:)

[Mushroom]

I've heard secondhand horror stories from mechanics about BP gas. I use whatever is convenient, and haven't noticed a difference between any of them.

[Honda_Gurl]

we don't have shells here, i usually fill up premium at chevron or phillips 66. i prefer the gas at phillips though...do u guys have those around your areas??

[ebpda9]

Originally posted by Mushroom
I've heard secondhand horror stories from mechanics about BP gas. I use whatever is convenient, and haven't noticed a difference between any of them.

i heard it from my ex mechanic at Ganley Honda, when i got my car out of repairs because of BP gas. I had to replace most of the sensors becaudse BP burnt them.here is the receipt

http://home.earthlink.net/~sdobre/receipt1.jpg

[spoogenet]

I think BP uses Amoco gas now, after the merger and all.

So just how much of a difference does one notice with detergents vs without, and in what way does one notice this difference?

Over the long run, though, I would expect detergents to improve performance due to reduced build-up.

[Addict]

Originally posted by spoogenet
I think BP uses Amoco gas now, after the merger and all.

So just how much of a difference does one notice with detergents vs without, and in what way does one notice this difference?

Over the long run, though, I would expect detergents to improve performance due to reduced build-up.

I believe it was Amoco & Shell that merged.

[Mushroom]

not according to www.bpamoco.com

[yelizardking]

"run some atf thru the pressure regualtor and then i get it cleaner than the sunoc gas"

what do you mean by that' i am totally lost right there

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by yelizardking
"run some atf thru the pressure regualtor and then i get it cleaner than the sunoc gas"

what do you mean by that' i am totally lost right there

Yeah, I asked that I don't know how long ago!

[ShEaNy]

What about those Fuel Injector Cleaners and Octane boosts? are those any good for ur engine? or do they just screw up sensors..

[Addict]

Originally posted by sheany_91accord
What about those Fuel Injector Cleaners and Octane boosts? are those any good for ur engine? or do they just screw up sensors..
DON'T use octane boosters!
http://www.stylejudge.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1063
Those are from my 98 EX I used to have. I ran ONE bottle of NOS Racing Formula Octane Booster.
We had a topic on StyleJudge.com about this....

[yelizardking]

are you sure that the one bottle of octane boost did that?

[Addict]

Originally posted by yelizardking
are you sure that the one bottle of octane boost did that?
Most certainly. I can't think of the name of the chemical in the boosters, but it leaves red deposits... on everything.

[yelizardking]

once again i ask what does "run some atf thru the pressure regualtor and then i get it cleaner than the sunoc gas" hepl me out here

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by yelizardking
once again i ask what does "run some atf thru the pressure regualtor and then i get it cleaner than the sunoc gas" hepl me out here


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