BRAND Of Fuel Poll

glider · 05-12-2008, 02:55 PM

Many different thoughts on this one.

Let's hear what brand of fuel you run, not the octane but the brand name and if you have a reason for running this brand.

To add to this topic, the one hose pumps that some avoid because of the possibility of low grade fuel being left in the hose from the last customer have a drain back valve in the pump that drains the remaining fuel from the last customer so you get basically what you pay for.

Feel free to leave your comments as well.

Here's an interesting link about fuels also...

Top Tier Gasoline

gunnut · 05-12-2008, 04:17 PM

ESSO,BP,or Shell,cause I've heard bad things about supermarket petrol,and these are some that dont rip you off like TEXACO,who charge almost 4p-10 cents a litre more than anyone else.

Hobbit · 05-12-2008, 04:37 PM

Tesco, BP and JET as the stops are close to home

Vibratinharley · 05-12-2008, 04:40 PM

I use premium fuel from Sunoco almost exclusively unless I am far away and have no choice based on empty fuel tank.

glider · 05-12-2008, 06:31 PM

I also use Sunoco exclusively. I tried Shell one tank full which is a good gas also and I didn't think the motor ran as good.

TXMikey · 05-12-2008, 07:32 PM

I tend to use QuickTrip (QT). It's listed as one of the Top Tier brands, and tends to run 5-10 cents a gallon cheaper in my area than the other majors. Second choice would be Chevron, and then Shell. Never really gave the single-hose vs. multi-hose issue a thought, and haven't seen any performance problems from using a single-hose pump. In fact, most stations around here are now single-hose pumps.

SpringerSteve · 05-12-2008, 08:51 PM

When I first got my '04 Springer, I read that only Premium (high octane) should be used on the V-Twins because of the high compression; as well, the owner's manual stated this. However, some of the forums have noted that, unless there's pinging (detonation), the motors will run fine on lower octane gas. I"ve been using Regular from BJ's for a month now with no loss in performance or gas mileage, and no pinging. As summer arrives and the temps go up, I'll switch to higher octane if i get any pinging or performance loss.

SpringerSteve

bikermonkey · 05-14-2008, 12:49 AM

At this moment what ever is less than $3.65 a gallon goes in my tank. Suppose I'm lucky as I run anything from 87 to 93 octane with absolutly no engine ping. Gererally I fuel up at Speedway or local Convienent Store.

Clayvis · 05-14-2008, 12:27 PM

I use more than one. I like Shell V-Power, I guess cause of the name! I just try to stay away from the cheapo brands, and gas from ancient looking convenience stores. Sometimes, when on a long ride, you just gotta take what's available-but I prefer the name brands.

smitty901 · 05-14-2008, 08:57 PM

First one that comes up after I switch to res on the fatboy or the yellow light comes on the Rg

View Poll Results: BRAND Of Fuel Poll
Sunoco	10	22.22%
Shell	9	20.00%
Exon	0	0%
Mobil	1	2.22%
Texaco	1	2.22%
BP	8	17.78%
Hess	0	0%
Chevron	9	20.00%
Phillips	0	0%
Not listed, please specify	7	15.56%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

05-12-2008, 02:55 PM	#1
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 6,502 My Mood:	BRAND Of Fuel Poll Many different thoughts on this one. Let's hear what brand of fuel you run, not the octane but the brand name and if you have a reason for running this brand. To add to this topic, the one hose pumps that some avoid because of the possibility of low grade fuel being left in the hose from the last customer have a drain back valve in the pump that drains the remaining fuel from the last customer so you get basically what you pay for. Feel free to leave your comments as well. Here's an interesting link about fuels also... Top Tier Gasoline __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-12-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
gunnut Play The Throtle Ride: 1996 DYNA WIDE GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Mar 29 Location: plymouth,england Posts: 181 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll ESSO,BP,or Shell,cause I've heard bad things about supermarket petrol,and these are some that dont rip you off like TEXACO,who charge almost 4p-10 cents a litre more than anyone else.

05-12-2008, 04:37 PM	#3
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 2,584 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll Tesco, BP and JET as the stops are close to home __________________ not riding fast just flying low peace thru superior horse power

05-12-2008, 04:40 PM	#4
Vibratinharley Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Join Date: 2007, Aug 18 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 270 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll I use premium fuel from Sunoco almost exclusively unless I am far away and have no choice based on empty fuel tank. __________________ 2008 Ultra Classic in dark blue pearl Stock Induction, Stock Exhaust, Xied's No good deed goes unpunished!

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05-12-2008, 06:31 PM	#5
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 6,502 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll I also use Sunoco exclusively. I tried Shell one tank full which is a good gas also and I didn't think the motor ran as good. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-12-2008, 07:32 PM	#6
TXMikey Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: 2008, Mar 17 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 63 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll I tend to use QuickTrip (QT). It's listed as one of the Top Tier brands, and tends to run 5-10 cents a gallon cheaper in my area than the other majors. Second choice would be Chevron, and then Shell. Never really gave the single-hose vs. multi-hose issue a thought, and haven't seen any performance problems from using a single-hose pump. In fact, most stations around here are now single-hose pumps. __________________ "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect."

05-12-2008, 08:51 PM	#7
SpringerSteve Start The Engine Ride: 2004 Softail Springer Join Date: 2008, Apr 22 Posts: 11	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll When I first got my '04 Springer, I read that only Premium (high octane) should be used on the V-Twins because of the high compression; as well, the owner's manual stated this. However, some of the forums have noted that, unless there's pinging (detonation), the motors will run fine on lower octane gas. I"ve been using Regular from BJ's for a month now with no loss in performance or gas mileage, and no pinging. As summer arrives and the temps go up, I'll switch to higher octane if i get any pinging or performance loss. SpringerSteve

05-14-2008, 12:49 AM	#8
bikermonkey Play The Throtle Ride: 2002 Fatboy, name "Seabiscuit" Join Date: 2007, Oct 24 Location: Corbin, Kentucky Posts: 302 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll At this moment what ever is less than $3.65 a gallon goes in my tank. Suppose I'm lucky as I run anything from 87 to 93 octane with absolutly no engine ping. Gererally I fuel up at Speedway or local Convienent Store. __________________ Don't make me pick you out of my carburetor.

05-14-2008, 12:27 PM	#9
Clayvis New Family Ride: 2007 Fatboy Join Date: 2008, Apr 29 Location: Florida Posts: 7 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll I use more than one. I like Shell V-Power, I guess cause of the name! I just try to stay away from the cheapo brands, and gas from ancient looking convenience stores. Sometimes, when on a long ride, you just gotta take what's available-but I prefer the name brands.

05-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#10
smitty901 Community Star Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: 2008, Jan 02 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 732 My Mood:	Re: BRAND Of Fuel Poll First one that comes up after I switch to res on the fatboy or the yellow light comes on the Rg __________________ The Infantry leads the way

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