When they introduced the Tier III gas standard, Chevron gas was the ONLY gas that was able to meet the standard with NO changes to there additive package (or anything else). Every other gas company out there had to clean up their gas to meet the standard, if they even meet it today.

To me, that says a lot about Chevron gas. And all good things.

 

Once an injector is "stuck", you can put a fork in it, it's done. You can't un-stick it. I believe injectors are very expensive, somebody told me like $200 each. A littl preventitive medicine goes a long way.

 

I had a similar problem in 2005 were I was getting some DTE Data Fuel error messages. After the tank was pulled off a few times the Ford service tech called FORD at Flat Rock and was advised to have the sensors cleaned and then have the customer only used Esso, Chevron, Husky and to stay away from Shell and grocery store gas outlets. Prior to this I was filliing up almost exclusively at Shell for Air Miles points. I was also told to put a bottle of Chevron Techron in the tank every six months. Taking this advice it has worked and I have not had this problem since.

 

There are no Chevron stations in MI, where the Mustang was engineered, designed, and built.

 

I can't find a Chevron in Columbus. I think I'll just settle with some Sea Foam or the Techron instead.

 

So?

The found a problem and found a solution. If not a very good one. They DO test there vehicles all over the country.

 

I added a bottle of Chevron Techron yesterday at fill-up. The occurrences of the strong sulphur smell can be at many different stations around KC. Doesn't seem to matter the brand. One Shell station can be fine while another is not. Inside the fuel door it says Ford recommends BP gas. As Murphy's Law would have it, the last BP station I filled up, I got the strong sulphur smell!

 

Yes, but when their main base of operations is in the SE MI region, they have to fill up their test vehicles from time to time especially at the proving grounds. There are no Chevron stations in this area, but they do have a requirement for most platforms to fill up with all kinds of different gas to ensure full compatibility.

 

I ALWAYS look for a Chevron station. Probably 90% of the fuel that has gone into my car comes from Chevron. No problems and she runs as good as new after 20k miles. I've always found that my vehicles just "run better" on Chevron gas.

My buddies laugh at me when I tell them I need a Chevron station. They think I'm stupid for not finding the "cheapest" gas.

 

wierd I had a 1977 Cougar with a brand new engine in it with fuel from Petro Can or Shell was no problem the second tank I tried in for that engine was Chevron and it knocked like crazy ?

 

Canadian Chevron sucks maybe? . J/K. I "try" to stick with Chevron but you never know what you're going to get from station to station.

I also try to stick to the "better maintained" stations. With some of the stations, I wonder if I'm even getting chevron gas at a chevron station. Some stations aren't very well maintained and poorly staffed.

It's all a business now and with all businesses you have shady owners..

 

If you ever drive up in the Midwest (MI, IL, etc...) give Meijer gas a try. It's by far the most consistent stuff I have found. My GT will knock with Sunoco / BP / Mobil 87, but runs great even at WOT 6000 RPM w/ the A/C running during the summer heat using Meijer 87.

Stay away from Ethanol though since it attracts water. Hess was notorious for having water in their gas back in the 80s and I had a fuel sender that rotted away almost immediately using Hess gas.

 

from chevrons website

For over thirty years, Chevron with Techron has been used by Detroit's Big Three automakers to help them meet tough US EPA and California emissions requirements, and they go out of their way to get it.

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Also some time ago I saw a add about how the EPA would truck chevron gas some few hundred miles to their facility for testing. Now of course this is chevron advertising and haven't looked into it myself but its all I put in my car and Ive never had an issue in any of my vehicles. Including a 1985 Nissan 300zx beater car I had with over 300k miles on it its for its 23 years of life its almost been exclusively chevron gas. never had a fuel system issue ever, still has the original fuel pump.

 

For me, chevron = no pinging. Shell, BP = occasional pinging. Everything else = heavy and consistent pinging from 4-6k rpm @ WOT.

 

I'm running a stock tune and I've nailed the 6250 RPM revlimiter dozens of times using Meijer 87 octane, with the A/C running during the summer heat while climbing a steep upgrade. There was no loss of power or pinging, so if you're ever in my neck of the woods and want some quality gas, find a Meijer station.

As for Chevron, yes I'd probably have to drive several hundred, if not thousand miles, to find a Chevron station. I had the same issue in NJ - I know Chevron Techron WORKS but I just can't get a steady supply of Chevron gasoline.

 

metroplex,

I'm kind of in the same boat. I can't get high octane gas anywhere around here. 90 or 91 is it. This is probably equivalent to 93 octane at sea level (we don't get NEAR the cylinder pressures here do to altitude, so high octane isn't AS necessary.).

 

RRRoamer: Have you considered turbocharging?

Not to pour salt into the wound, but I have a nice selection of:
E85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 94, and 105-115 octane (whichever is Turbo Blue unleaded) here in SE MI.

I just filled up with fresh Meijer 87 this morning. I've managed to nail the revlimiter a few times and didn't feel any detonation.

 

Considered it? My dear boy! I have it all planned out. From the 298 long block with stage III heads, to the plumbing, the turbos, the tranny, the drive shaft, rear end, suspension, brakes, etc.

I just don't have the MONEY yet!

But oh yes, it is VERY much considered!

 

when i was having problems with my fuel gauge going up and down while driving the Ford tech at my dealership said something about the fuel sensor in the tank being dirty(can't remember for sure had this problem when i first got the car). he said to add the chevron techron. haven't had any problems since then. i usually put a bottle in every oil change.

my grandparents had the same problem with their freestyle and they had the same results as i did.

 

I use BK 44 in all my vehicles.Every 15k with a new fuel filter.Its a little pricey but it really works well.