Originally Posted by is350 (Post 8334991)

So for a new car like bmw x1, does it really matter which gas station I go to for 92 especially in the states? For example: is Shell 92 better than 92 found in a no name gas station that I found in bellingham? Also how about superstore 92 vs chevron 92 vs shell 92?

Originally Posted by IMASA (Post 8845536)

Now it seems Chev 94 is back to its usual crappy self. My last full tank had pretty bad knock in the upper boost/timing ranges. I tried 2 half tanks from different stations in Vancouver and Richmond and both had the same negative results.

Originally Posted by IMASA (Post 8845621)

Since the new E85 place is now open on Saturdays, I may just run 5L of E85, which should be like 94 E10 and not require a dedicated E85 tune and require that I run an E85 blend all the time. I stopped running an E85 blend becasue refueling and mixing gas was such a hassle.

Originally Posted by Traum (Post 8845669)

Oh? And where is that?

Originally Posted by GLH-T (Post 8330763)

Some interesting points in this thread. You all know that there is little difference in the fuels you purchase in the lower drainland right? The 89, 91 and 92 regardless of station are all from the same source. A good friend works for scamp and he delivers to all the stations from the same main/holding tanks. We had a great discussion about fuel contamination and delivery and many other variables one day while watching him offload at Boundary Bay (CZBB) with 100LL. One of the few bastions left where there is NO ethanol and the octane ratings and cleanliness are maintained. Sadly you cant buy 100LL unless its going straight into the tanks in the wing of your plane!

I have noticed very little difference between 89-92 at any of the local stations as a result. The only time I see/feel anything is when comparing to the US 92 in the 135 and the GLH. The bike however HATES ethanol, as did the carbs on my previous beast.

I generally dislike the fact that they shove 10% subsidized ethanol down our throats. Now we have to burn more of it to go the same distance (3-4mpg drop on the 135). Now we all know that our fuel costs are primarily tax, and that its a percentage of the total cost right? Of course they want you to burn MORE fuel! Thats more tax revenue. It has nothing to do with the environment. Its all greed. Plain and simple. As such, I'll glad cross the 49th and fill up.

Originally Posted by Iceman-19 (Post 8190661)

PETRO canada no longer offers 94.

Originally Posted by pintoBC_3sgte (Post 8905329)

Old thread I know, but I found one petro Canada in BC with 94. Any pros to using it over chevron 94?

Edit: never mind. Just looked on their site and 94 at petro contains ethanol.

Originally Posted by Traum (Post 8905347)

Even if it contains ethanol, I wouldn't really mind if it is:

a) no higher than E10
b) can provide the engine performance that I am after

Since you're located in Kelowna, I suppose this Petro Canada station with 94 gas is in the Okanagan? At any rate, I'd be rather skeptical though if it is the only station in the entire province to offer 94 Petro Canada gas. How does it even obtain its supply when the mother company isn't providing it to the rest of the province?