Hi Scotty,
I know you explained that all local gas stations get the same gas except their additive package. Is 76 gas station as good as those reputable brands? I know those three gas stations are great. I had heard bad things with Arco. Is Arco bad even though they are top tier? As long as I keep up with my oil changes, will getting gas at 76 station will be inferior to mobile 1, shell, Chevron? I like to keep my injection port and engine cleaned. Thank you.
I know which gas my cars like and which ones they don't. I tried Sheetz gas twice in my Lexus hybrid and the gas mileage was terrible both times, so I avoid those stations. Try the gas at 76 it and see if your vehicle likes it or not. If it does, then it's another place to get gas if not then don't go there anymore unless you're on fumes.
Sheetz gas
I get that from eating too much cabbage. 😆
With me, it's Brussels Sprouts. {black}:afraid:
Or, too many chili cheese dogs.
{black}:eat:
Is there livestock in here?
Yeah. 76 is fine. But as I recall, they operate some smaller stations in some sketchy locations. So watch for credit card skimmers and the like. But the brand is ok.
From what I have read, ARCO developed a bad reputation some years ago as they made use of inferior gasoline, but when sales plummeted they upgraded to "Top Tier". The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees these certifications. To qualify as a Top Tier gasoline:
1. All retail locations within the licensed country must meet the high standards of the Top Tier program.
2. All gasoline grades must be treated with an approved Top Tier Detergent gasoline additive at the correct concentration.
3. Top Tier licensed retailers agree not to use organometallic additives such as MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl) or Ferrocene (agents that apparently lead to the build-up of deposits on engine and emission system components thereby adversely affecting vehicle emissions performance and engine durability.)
So, as a Top Tier rated gasoline, ARCO is required to meet these standards just as any other Top Tier gasoline would have to. But each company has it own proprietary additive package that distinguishes it from other brands.
Since moving to California six years ago, I have been using ARCO in my 2004 Avalon with no noticeable difference compared to using Shell gasoline when I lived in North Carolina. I do not have any experience with 76, Chevron or Mobil 1.
