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Old 07-03-2008, 08:34 PM   #1
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Default Arco gas vs 76 and Chevron

How much of a difference is there between Arco and other gas companies??? Cause i use Arco most of the time and i was wondering if it would mess with my engine in the long run. thanks
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:39 AM   #2
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never heard of em[&:]i used name brand, mainly sunoco, but shell and mobile to, for diesel, i go to shell or pride (local) because shell is usually $.15 more a gal[8D]
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Old 07-10-2008, 09:47 PM   #3
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ok so maybe i should re question it.....
What is the main difference between a very well know gas company compared to one the it not as well known such as shell or mobile compared to a gas company that only exist in a certain state?
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Old 07-10-2008, 10:42 PM   #4
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i go to Arco, mainly cause theyre about 18 cents cheaper than all other places. but i dont see any difference or think there would be any difference. the other ones are just more expensive because Arco gets its oil from somewhere else.
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Old 07-11-2008, 12:29 AM   #5
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I have readmany articals about Arcos gas not being nearly as good as most. I use Chevron because it has Techron is it, and its close to me.

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Old 07-11-2008, 03:23 AM   #6
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i think ARCO has more ethanol in it so it burns faster. So your paying for watered down gas....
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I have readmany articals about Arcos gas not being nearly as good as most. I use Chevron because it has Techron is it, and its close to me.

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I live in Ca, and I can tell you first hand, ARCO gas SUCKS!! I cheap out sometimes and go to Arco, and I can tell the different performance wise. Especially when it gets hot, with cheap gas, little ol' sixxer will ping a little! It's not like it's high compression or anything!!
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Old 07-11-2008, 10:12 PM   #8
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Because one main factor is the cheapest place for gas at a 76 or chevron is $4.51 and at the Arco is $4.40 so should i spend the extra money on the 76 andChevron then the Arco in your guys opinion?
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Old 07-12-2008, 03:30 PM   #9
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I guess you can look at it this way - you get what you pay for
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