Fuel preference

KennyFSU · 01-03-2020, 11:05 AM

Shell or Thornton's 93 premium for me.

Sportstick · 01-03-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyFSU

Shell or Thornton's 93 premium for me.

https://toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/

cooolone2 · 01-07-2020, 02:51 PM

I've only used Shell so far, only on my 3rd tank full, lol.
Would love some E0 gas...
None to be found near me though

Usually use Mobil on my other cars, 93 E10

morphomeman · 01-07-2020, 03:47 PM

I simply buy 93 from whichever Top Tier station in my area is convenient and relatively cheap. AFAIK, there is no evidence of any difference in effect between brands and prices fluctuate wildly. Currently, the Shell station near me is charging 20 cents more per gallon than the Gulf station within shouting distance from them. Mobil is 15 cents less than Gulf!
Go figure.
Even with the tiny tank on these cars, that's a Starbucks latte.

RvR · 01-09-2020, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

Is there any data on 91 vs. 93 performance with any of the 2-series engines?
It is well known that there is no value in overdoing octane. A car designed for 87 will not perform any better with a higher-octane fuel.
My recollection is that BMW recommends 91 (USA), but says that you can use 89 in a pinch. Nothing about 91 vs. 93.
I am referring to engines with standard tunes only, not tuned engines, which are an entirely different story.

91-100 RON for octane, so in U.S. measure 87-96 AKI. As you guys know, the fuel door states 91 minimum, so that's what I use.

My car did have a bit sharper throttle response on the German 100 ROZ VPower than what was in the car when I picked it up (or have used in the U.S.) I meant to ask at the Welt what they filled it with, but forgot.

makrop · 01-10-2020, 10:40 AM

CostCo is literally right across the street from my work, super convenient BUT they do not have ethanol free and thats all I have ever used since taking delivery. Sad day. I usually just find the best ethanol free 91 near me and roll with it. No 93 where I am.

dradernh · 01-10-2020, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by makrop

No 93 where I am.

Why is that - do you know?

makrop · 01-10-2020, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dradernh

Why is that - do you know?

morphomeman · 01-10-2020, 01:41 PM

I have never found much if any ethanol-free fuel in the Northeast.
Is this a regional thing?

USA-RET · 01-10-2020, 02:28 PM

Any 93 octane "Top Tier" fuel retailer.

https://www.toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/

John in VA · 01-10-2020, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

I have never found much if any ethanol-free fuel in the Northeast. Is this a regional thing?

It tends to be available in more rural areas where it's commonly used in farm equipment. See https://www.pure-gas.org/

DanG · 01-11-2020, 06:18 PM

I usually use ARCO premium. It is top tier and the cheapest gas near me.

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KennyFSU Captain 1103 Rep 736 Posts Drives: Lexus RC F Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F22 M235xi [0.00] 1991 Suzuki Intrude ... [0.00]	Shell or Thornton's 93 premium for me. __________________ Estoril Blue E36M3 Mineral Grey M235ix/12.02 @ 115 Ultra White Lexus RC F
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cooolone2 Captain 624 Rep 706 Posts Drives: 20' M240iX B58, 01' 330XI E46 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NY, USA iTrader: (0)	I've only used Shell so far, only on my 3rd tank full, lol. Would love some E0 gas... None to be found near me though Usually use Mobil on my other cars, 93 E10
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morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	I simply buy 93 from whichever Top Tier station in my area is convenient and relatively cheap. AFAIK, there is no evidence of any difference in effect between brands and prices fluctuate wildly. Currently, the Shell station near me is charging 20 cents more per gallon than the Gulf station within shouting distance from them. Mobil is 15 cents less than Gulf! Go figure. Even with the tiny tank on these cars, that's a Starbucks latte.
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makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	CostCo is literally right across the street from my work, super convenient BUT they do not have ethanol free and thats all I have ever used since taking delivery. Sad day. I usually just find the best ethanol free 91 near me and roll with it. No 93 where I am. __________________ 18' F22 M240i \| 6MT \| MGM/CR 02' E46 325i \| 5MT \| SBM/B (beater - 200k+) 10' E82 135i \| 6MT \| BSM/CR (sold) 03' E46 330ci \| 5MT \| JB/B (sold)
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morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	I have never found much if any ethanol-free fuel in the Northeast. Is this a regional thing?
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USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Any 93 octane "Top Tier" fuel retailer. https://www.toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/
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DanG Major General 10569 Rep 6,917 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I usually use ARCO premium. It is top tier and the cheapest gas near me.
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