Where to buy gas?

hunginator · 05-03-2008, 03:11 PM

Anyone know which gas station offers good reward programs?

I'm currently looking at the Sunoco Performance Points.

I fuel up with 91 Octane.

Suggestions and opinions are appreciated

Also, is it true that some gas stations give "bad" gas? I hear from people that Esso doesn't give good gas. What about Ultramar? They usually have good prices

07Ex · 05-03-2008, 03:31 PM

I am getting my gas from Petro Canada and using the points for car washes in the winter. Not sure about Ultramar, because over here we don't have any of these stations.

***portabuddy*** · 05-03-2008, 03:32 PM

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I've been useing it for years now, ever since the spike of '05

pfbmgd · 05-03-2008, 03:49 PM

I use my CT card to get 10 cents of a litre .But I see it will be going down to 8 cents a litre

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 05-03-2008, 04:08 PM

I used to use Esso for the Aeroplan points but not so much anymore. I'm with Sunoco for the Performance points since Si's need premium fuel.

BiGGiE · 05-03-2008, 08:27 PM

Well from what I've heard, the best gas quality comes from Sunoco. I heard this from my sisters friend who works for something to do with gas quality, it was rated from what I heard best to worse it; Sunoco, Shell, Petro Canada, and finishing near the bottom is Esso

pfbmgd · 05-03-2008, 09:06 PM

I read some place that Shell premium had the no ethanol .That would mean it produces the most power and best gas mileage .

07Ex · 05-03-2008, 11:12 PM

^ I had a bad experience years ago with Shell. Not sure if it was the station where I got the gas or the gas itself, but after filling up at one station my car ran like crap and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.

hunginator · 05-05-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07Ex

^ I had a bad experience years ago with Shell. Not sure if it was the station where I got the gas or the gas itself, but after filling up at one station my car ran like crap and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.

Oh sh!t, that sucks. I'm sure that it was just the station you were at. I'd fuel up at Shell if they had some good reward programs. All they have here is AirMiles I believe.

KMM · 05-05-2008, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiGGiE

Well from what I've heard, the best gas quality comes from Sunoco. I heard this from my sisters friend who works for something to do with gas quality, it was rated from what I heard best to worse it; Sunoco, Shell, Petro Canada, and finishing near the bottom is Esso

thats funny cause me mother just swears by esso says that her car runs like crap on anything else... hahaha it's also funny that I have been running on Sunoco for years now for no reason other then I have 2 along the drive to/from work.... I wander where on that list Canadian Tire stands as a lot of people think that it is s=====r then anything out there.

also any one notice that they got the sh---est fuel millage on sunoco's 94 or 97 (what ever there highest one is) ?

pfbmgd · 05-05-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KMM

thats funny cause me mother just swears by esso says that her car runs like crap on anything else... hahaha it's also funny that I have been running on Sunoco for years now for no reason other then I have 2 along the drive to/from work.... I wander where on that list Canadian Tire stands as a lot of people think that it is s=====r then anything out there.

also any one notice that they got the sh---est fuel millage on sunoco's 94 or 97 (what ever there highest one is) ?

Right now I`m getting 7.5L/100km on 91 a CT.During winter and break in I was getting about 8,5L/100km .But I usually drive 80% HWY.

thephenom · 05-05-2008, 01:38 PM

I've been getting Shell exclusively for the last 6 months. Haven't really tried any other on my Si. But with my old Civic, I find I get the best mileage with Shell, but best "feel" with Sunoco.

hunginator · 05-07-2008, 01:51 PM

What about car washes? I've already waxed and detailed my car all by myself. But what about those touchless car washes, especially the ones at Sunoco? Are those any good to use just for a quick shine?

pfbmgd · 05-07-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hunginator

What about car washes? I've already waxed and detailed my car all by myself. But what about those touchless car washes, especially the ones at Sunoco? Are those any good to use just for a quick shine?

I`m never happy with the quality of the no touch washes .They never get the back of the car clean.

ro.sniper · 05-07-2008, 03:10 PM

Ok in my 6 years of driving, i have found shell to be the best in terms of millage, and i agree with the "sunoco feels smoother" but even tho its smoother I'm not getting the millage i do out of shell gas. I average 600 all city driving from Richmond Hill to finch station every day.

As for the touchless washes, great in the winter, but they ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS leave a dirt film no matter which one you go to. Don't believe me? Dry your car with a white cloth and then you will.

07Ex · 05-08-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfbmgd

I`m never happy with the quality of the no touch washes .They never get the back of the car clean.

Same here. Touchless sucks a$$ IMO.

Dmc · 05-08-2008, 12:41 PM

Petro - Good enough for winter
Sunoco - Unless you are filling 94 theres nothing special about their gas
Esso - It is all about rewards
Shell - V-power is pretty good for a 91 octane

Thats my take on it...

and yes.. Shell did have a problem years ago.. I think back in 2001 or 2002.. then my injectors were clogged.. but they announced that on the newspaper a month later and took full responsibility for it.. and paid for a lot of damages..
Since then they made gas which apparently cleans your engine.. and now.. its just all about V-Power
I currently fill with Shell and loving it.. I use to use ultra 94 until the gas prices decided to go up like my blood pressure

raz0r · 05-08-2008, 06:17 PM

If you go to honda canada web ,site they say to use TopTier Gas
Shell,Or Petro Canada

KMM · 05-08-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raz0r

If you go to honda canada web ,site they say to use TopTier Gas
Shell,Or Petro Canada

by contract and sponsership of coures they say that

wouldn't you if you got paid for it?

hunginator · 05-09-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfbmgd

I`m never happy with the quality of the no touch washes .They never get the back of the car clean.

Are they any bad for the car at all though? I mean, I'd just like to use them for a quick shine. No harm involved right? I'm using Sunoco and I am signed up for their performance points. I can redeem car washes with these points so I was just wondering if it's bad at all to use these touchless washes.

Also, does Ultramar provide good gas?

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hunginator Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 21 Posts: 884 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Where to buy gas? Anyone know which gas station offers good reward programs? I'm currently looking at the Sunoco Performance Points. I fuel up with 91 Octane. Suggestions and opinions are appreciated Also, is it true that some gas stations give "bad" gas? I hear from people that Esso doesn't give good gas. What about Ultramar? They usually have good prices Last edited by hunginator; 05-03-2008 at 03:12 PM.

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07Ex Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I am getting my gas from Petro Canada and using the points for car washes in the winter. Not sure about Ultramar, because over here we don't have any of these stations.

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pfbmgd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I use my CT card to get 10 cents of a litre .But I see it will be going down to 8 cents a litre

05-03-2008, 04:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAX-YYZ Posts: 2,082 iTrader: 4,080 / 100% iTrader: 6 / 100%	I used to use Esso for the Aeroplan points but not so much anymore. I'm with Sunoco for the Performance points since Si's need premium fuel.

05-03-2008, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
BiGGiE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Markham Age: 17 Posts: 1,231 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well from what I've heard, the best gas quality comes from Sunoco. I heard this from my sisters friend who works for something to do with gas quality, it was rated from what I heard best to worse it; Sunoco, Shell, Petro Canada, and finishing near the bottom is Esso

05-03-2008, 09:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
pfbmgd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I read some place that Shell premium had the no ethanol .That would mean it produces the most power and best gas mileage .

05-03-2008, 11:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
07Ex Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 2 / 100%	^ I had a bad experience years ago with Shell. Not sure if it was the station where I got the gas or the gas itself, but after filling up at one station my car ran like crap and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.

05-05-2008, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
thephenom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ont Posts: 309 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I've been getting Shell exclusively for the last 6 months. Haven't really tried any other on my Si. But with my old Civic, I find I get the best mileage with Shell, but best "feel" with Sunoco.

05-07-2008, 01:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
hunginator Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 21 Posts: 884 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What about car washes? I've already waxed and detailed my car all by myself. But what about those touchless car washes, especially the ones at Sunoco? Are those any good to use just for a quick shine?

05-07-2008, 03:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
ro.sniper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: T.O. Age: 24 Posts: 584 Razvan iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok in my 6 years of driving, i have found shell to be the best in terms of millage, and i agree with the "sunoco feels smoother" but even tho its smoother I'm not getting the millage i do out of shell gas. I average 600 all city driving from Richmond Hill to finch station every day. As for the touchless washes, great in the winter, but they ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS leave a dirt film no matter which one you go to. Don't believe me? Dry your car with a white cloth and then you will.

05-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Markham, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 613 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Petro - Good enough for winter Sunoco - Unless you are filling 94 theres nothing special about their gas Esso - It is all about rewards Shell - V-power is pretty good for a 91 octane Thats my take on it... and yes.. Shell did have a problem years ago.. I think back in 2001 or 2002.. then my injectors were clogged.. but they announced that on the newspaper a month later and took full responsibility for it.. and paid for a lot of damages.. Since then they made gas which apparently cleans your engine.. and now.. its just all about V-Power I currently fill with Shell and loving it.. I use to use ultra 94 until the gas prices decided to go up like my blood pressure

05-08-2008, 06:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
raz0r Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you go to honda canada web ,site they say to use TopTier Gas Shell,Or Petro Canada