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This seems kinda kewl.
First let me tell you I only have been running 87 octane with each and every fill up, and temps were NOT constant…nor were AC usage or drag with windows, towing…well you get the idea.
I only have a few choices when I fill up, but here is what I have found so far:
Mobil
Texaco
Shell
Citco
Sunoco
Gulf
*GOGO GAS - surplus fuel *crappy I am told*
When I fill up, I am usually near dry…so as little mixing is going on as possible, but I have found that when I fill up I get better MPG when I run Mobil fuel in the truck. So I have been running Mobil all the time. I am probably the only weirdo that has been doing this…but has anyone else tried it?
I know this is not a PERFECT test...but I would like to try it in a controlled environment.
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This seems kinda kewl.
First let me tell you I only have been running 87 octane with each and every fill up, and temps were NOT constant…nor were AC usage or drag with windows, towing…well you get the idea.
I only have a few choices when I fill up, but here is what I have found so far:
Mobil
Texaco
Shell
Citco
Sunoco
Gulf
*GOGO GAS - surplus fuel *crappy I am told*
When I fill up, I am usually near dry…so as little mixing is going on as possible, but I have found that when I fill up I get better MPG when I run Mobil fuel in the truck. So I have been running Mobil all the time. I am probably the only weirdo that has been doing this…but has anyone else tried it?
I know this is not a PERFECT test...but I would like to try it in a controlled environment.
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I read somewhere that gas is gas and it all comes from the same refineries. Not sure if that's true.
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11-09-2005, 02:17 AM
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I would think so too rodster. I would think these people would buy from a wholesale fuel supply. *dunno*
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11-09-2005, 11:20 AM
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ROTFL!!
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VT,
You seriously need a hobby buddy. 
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">VT,
You seriously need a hobby buddy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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LOL!
With the wife in her last days as a pregnant woman (at lease this go around) I have not been doing too much! LOL Just chillin!
I just dig science - and doing tests like this! 
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stomp... i run mobil all the time, never anything else....but i got a speed pass so easy to fill up and gone.....i'm sittin on 12.9 mpg rite now , and hasn't changed in over a year....corsa cat back, airaid filter and mit tube....just got gas for 2.25 at mobil last nite...feel's like a sweet deal..hope it keeps droppin till they beg us to come in and buy lol.....congrats on fatherhood!! is this your first? hope you pass out pics of cigars for members.........good luck take care,,, and enjoy the moment.....soft...  |
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I think I can offer an explaination as to why you are getting different results with the different fuels.....
Maybe you have some deep seated sexual attraction to Mobil and subconsciously your driving habits improve while using it.
Then, when you fill up with Go-Go dancer gas, your rage induced hatred for them causes you to subconciously mash the gas pedal causing you to get worse results.
Without knowing more about you this is only a theory. I would really have to do a full personality work up on you to get to the root of this gas anomaly.
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VT:
I here the "taste test" is really the way to check out your theory. Just don't do it around an ignition source! 
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11-09-2005, 12:24 PM
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No matter what brand I run I still only get 38 mpg.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SOFTTAILJC:
stomp... i run mobil all the time, never anything else....but i got a speed pass so easy to fill up and gone.....i'm sittin on 12.9 mpg rite now , and hasn't changed in over a year....corsa cat back, airaid filter and mit tube....just got gas for 2.25 at mobil last nite...feel's like a sweet deal..hope it keeps droppin till they beg us to come in and buy lol.....congrats on fatherhood!! is this your first? hope you pass out pics of cigars for members.........good luck take care,,, and enjoy the moment.....soft... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks SOFT!
We are really excited! Every moment we are counting down to the new days of being a parent!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Spike:
Then, when you fill up with Go-Go dancer gas, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
ROTFLMAO! You could be right...I have been caught naked with a Mobil 1 oil jug before! hahaa! I think once the court date comes everything will work out.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Hum2:
VT:
I here the "taste test" is really the way to check out your theory. Just don't do it around an ignition source!
Ric </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Mmmmm - regular! That reminds me of the things I heard about people sucking fuel from cars in the 70's.
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When I had my Texaco, my fuel came from the same Chesapeake plant as the gas for the local Citgos. Go figure... I paid more. 
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JamesT:
No matter what brand I run I still only get 38 mpg. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
LMAO! Me too!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
This seems kinda kewl.
First let me tell you I only have been running 87 octane with each and every fill up, and temps were NOT constant…nor were AC usage or drag with windows, towing…well you get the idea.
I only have a few choices when I fill up, but here is what I have found so far:
Mobil
Texaco
Shell
Citco
Sunoco
Gulf
*GOGO GAS - surplus fuel *crappy I am told*
When I fill up, I am usually near dry…so as little mixing is going on as possible, but I have found that when I fill up I get better MPG when I run Mobil fuel in the truck. So I have been running Mobil all the time. I am probably the only weirdo that has been doing this…but has anyone else tried it?
I know this is not a PERFECT test...but I would like to try it in a controlled environment. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Have you tried Amoco Fuel (BP)?
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