What type of gas?
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Jaguar specifies 93 octane (US). Lively discussion here: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=31594
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testpoint mentioned a Jaguar spec of 93 octane. You can use any brand of gasoline with that octane rating. There is no connection whatsoever between 'quality' and octane rating. Discount gas stations get their product from the same refineries as the national brands. Don't be fooled by marketing claims.
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I was a big Shell guy for my first two years of ownership, but after switching to Chevron for consecutive 93 octane fillups, my pinging has almost disappeared. I'm sticking with it now, even if when I have to drive miles out of my way to get it.
Just educate yourself on what you are feeding your car and then make a decision. If you just got the car, you may want to change the fuel filter, not knowing what the previous owner put in it. I found black sludge in mine.
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...then forumla-specific detergents and additives get added by Shell, Chevron, Texaco and other major brands, that's what you're paying for in higher per/gallon prices. The discount stations (and supercenters) most likely don't add anything to the fuel. This is important in my opinion.
I was a big Shell guy for my first two years of ownership, but after switching to Chevron for consecutive 93 octane fillups, my pinging has almost disappeared. I'm sticking with it now, even if when I have to drive miles out of my way to get it.
Just educate yourself on what you are feeding your car and then make a decision. If you just got the car, you may want to change the fuel filter, not knowing what the previous owner put in it. I found black sludge in mine.
I was a big Shell guy for my first two years of ownership, but after switching to Chevron for consecutive 93 octane fillups, my pinging has almost disappeared. I'm sticking with it now, even if when I have to drive miles out of my way to get it.
Just educate yourself on what you are feeding your car and then make a decision. If you just got the car, you may want to change the fuel filter, not knowing what the previous owner put in it. I found black sludge in mine.
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...then forumla-specific detergents and additives get added by Shell, Chevron, Texaco and other major brands, that's what you're paying for in higher per/gallon prices. The discount stations (and supercenters) most likely don't add anything to the fuel. This is important in my opinion.
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Here's mine- Maybe they keep their prices down by not wasting advertizing money on dreamed up 'faster than a speeding bullet' my-gas-is-better-than-your-gas claims.
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Well, that is one theory...I wonder which is more plausible to normal drivers.
A) Don't tell them anything, and they'll think its the exactly the same thing as around the corner at Exxon.
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B) Tell them thru advertising and on every pump, and the people who like to be educated will make the informed decision to protect their engine guts and pay for gucci gas.
I suppose we'll need a 3rd party clear the air, and maybe test some petrol!
A) Don't tell them anything, and they'll think its the exactly the same thing as around the corner at Exxon.
or
B) Tell them thru advertising and on every pump, and the people who like to be educated will make the informed decision to protect their engine guts and pay for gucci gas.
I suppose we'll need a 3rd party clear the air, and maybe test some petrol!
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Aside for getting one bad tank of gas many years ago in my early 70's Corvette that caused pinging (low octane gas at a high octane pump?) I've never had a problem.
The fear of 'bad things might happen' can sometimes cloud logic.
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indeed, in the handbook for my Jaguar it said that ethanol is can be used, but only up to 10% (which i think is the highest in gas)
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All the gas in this area has an additive to keep the air pollution particles at a lower level. I work for the local air pollution control district and this only adds 5 cents a gallon they seem to add at least 10 cents a gallon. Also most of the gas in this area comes from the same two distillery’s . I had a problem about a month ago where the engine acted like it was starting up as I was driving down the road. My mechanic couldn't find anything wron and said it might have just been bad gas or something on the bottom of my tank. I always use high test. It is only a couple of dollars a tank full. I spen more than that each week washing the car.
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