Which gas is better chevron or shell?

Question

Which gas is better chevron or shell?

Answer 1

CHEVRON

Answer 2

Both fuel providers are listed on the Top Tier site referenced above.  I recommend any of the retailers listed.  I won't recommend either one, since I work for one of the companies you mentioned.

It is true that gasoline is gasoline.  Companies load from common holding tanks at whatever rack they have access and fuel on hand.  During the loading process, retailers add the detergent package they offer, so that when the gasoline is in the tanker, headed for your local station, it's unique to that retailer.  If a delivery is made by mistake to another retailer ( it does happen, trust me, what a headache to fix...), it has to be pumped out and replaced, because it has contaminated the additive package and could be false advertising.  Retailers take their additive packages VERY seriously.

Discount fuels have a minimal generic additive package that meets minimum government standards.  Over time, it's likely that your vehicle will experience buildup, robbing it of performance and efficiency.  Choosing a Top Tier fuel, such as Chevron or Shell, assures the user that the fuel has met strict standards of quality.

Chevron's TECHRON additive is highly regarded in the industry as one of the finest available.  Shell's additive package is not named for marketing purposes, but the V Power premium has 5 times the federal standards and lesser grades have 2.5 times the minimum.  

As an alternative, both Shell and Chevron market fuel additives that can be poured directly into your vehicle's tank.  If you're going to purchase discount fuels, you should add a high quality additive every 2500 or so miles (1 out of 5-6 tankfuls) to avoid long term buildup.

Answer 3

It's pretty much the same. I use Shell most often. I have used Chevron before also and haven't noticed any difference. I am using the cheapest, so I'm not sure if it makes a difference if you use mid-grade or premium fuels.

I have however heard from talking with tow truck drivers that it is best to avoid the cheap fuel places (such as Wal-Mart's Murphy's, or gas stations with unknown gas sources). Not sure if it's true though.

Answer 4

I personally use Shell, but that's mainly because I have a Shell credit card.

As for quality of fuels, the gasoline at each retailer is identical; the only difference is the additives put into each fuel. Cheaper retailers (WalMart, etc.) don't have nearly the same additive package that hgiehr prices fuels have.

For info on what retailers have better fuels, go to:

http://www.toptiergas.com

Answer 5

My cars are unhappy on Shell.  My first choice is Chevron, second choice Amoco, third choice Mobil.

Chevron tells the truth when they claim that Detroit automakers truck their gas up from Kentucky  for their emissions tests.  I heard it from my parents in the 80s when they worked for automotive suppliers.

Though... all petrochemicals are vile, toxic swill that we only use because it's cheap (or WAS cheap.)  I can't wait to switch to nontoxic biofuels like SVO.

Answer 6

I would go with shell. If Ferrari recommends shell then they aren't wrong.

AVOID CHEAP GAS!!!!

It is true about fuel quality when you fill up at Sam's club/Costco gas stations. Especially when you have a car that runs on 93 octane. you notice a huge drop in performance with cheap gas. Always go with a trusted company like Exxon-Mobil, shell, chevron, or my personal favorite BP.