Re: Boycott Exxon

May 01, 2006 1 Replies

That's funny, with all of the federal and state regulations on gasoline, that anybody still believes there is any difference from one brand of the same octane to another, except maybe for the color ;)


mike hunt



>> their "Ultra 93", which used to be "Ultra 94". I could retard the timing
>> curve significantly to run on 91 but I'd rather not lose the MPG. Running
>> lower octane will cost more than buying more expensive gas, with current >> gas
>> prices. My car will have a mild 460 in it next week and should run fine >> on
>> 87 octane, if not then 89 will definitely suffice.
>>
>> So ExxonMobil may make a quality product but Sunoco clearly makes a >> better
>> product.
>
> Then buy Sunoco.
>
> Exxon's fuel runs just fine in my Ford.
>
> Jeff
>

The different gas companies add different additives to the gas. Overall, I don't think one is really that much better than another, but I am sure that some cars work better on one brand of gas than another.

Jeff

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