Which is a better gas station - SHell, Arco, Chevron and WHY?

Question

If I'm not to mix Shell gas with Chevron, how am I suppose to go from Shell to Chevron? I filled up yesterday (06/20) with Shell.

Answer 1

Arco is the worst, Shell is decent and Chevron is the best. Shell is only good because they merged their gasoline operations with Texaco in 1998, allowing them to use Texaco's former Clean System 3 detergent in their gasolines, which is the basis for their new "V-Power" premium gasoline. But Chevron, which merged with Texaco in 2001, is the best gasoline of all. Not only is it what Detroit automakers use to pass EPA fuel efficiency requirements, but it has something called Techron, which is sold separately as a fuel-injector cleaner. Unlike Shell V-Power which only puts its highest amount of detergent in its premium gasoline, Techron at Chevron is available in all grades. My family swears by it, and any car I use never accelerates better or runs more smoothly than when it has Chevron in it. I seek out Chevron stations and use only Chevron. Never mix Shell gas with Chevron, though – when I did once it came out worse than Arco. Arco is the worst on the list. The times I've been unfortunate enough to use it my engine ran more sluggishly and sounded as if it was having to work harder to go the same speed. I suspect it's because they use ethanol in it, but there's no way to prove it. Let's just say there's a reason Arco tends to be cheaper than the rest. Chevron, at least on the West coast, tends to be a few cents more, but I always pay the premium for better performance and fewer repairs. Since Chevron merged with Texaco in 2001, many Texaco stations are now carrying gasolines with Techron which is essentially what sets Chevron apart from the rest. Look for the "Texaco with Techron" logo to see if it is truly Chevron gas. Chevron is supposed to have exclusive ownership of the Texaco name in July, but before then many Texaco stations have continued selling the Shell gasoline from the previous merger in 1998.

Answer 2

Just like every city, town and locality in North America, all the gasoline in your location comes out of just one pipeline or off just one train. So just buy the cheapest. It does not make any difference. The only exception would be if you have more than one refinery within 5 miles of where you live. That's rare. Since you like to research things - research that. Premium does not mean better. Premium means a higher octane rating. Look in your owners manual and it will clearly tell you what gas you are to be using. It is also stamped on the inside of your gas cap.

Answer 3

i use chevron since shell is too expensive. also it cleans the injectors.

Answer 4

They all must meet quality standards.
Believe it or not, most come from the same refinery
pipeline.

Answer 5

each company puts their own additive to the gas and calls it there own so it's really your preference

Answer 6

shell cos they provide alomost pure fuel