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Old 07-01-2023, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ton80 View Post
I worked for a major Refiner but use gasoline from several brands based on price and convenience. Differences in additives will show in the long run if at all. The various Refiners /Marketers know what the competition uses. Sam's, BVJ's, Wawa etc. gasoline started out as the same petroleum pipeline quality.

I think RG 123 had it correct that Top Tier is a marketing license mostly reflecting more additives. All of the major Brands are Top Tier.
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As a former gasoline oil tanker captain, picking up gas at refineries and distributing it, this is absolutely correct!

Customers’ gas is blended at the rack, where the gas is loaded to the tanker truck for delivery. Minuscule amounts of additives for marketing purposes.

Octane level is the key difference, as only two grades are blended/distibuted at the refinery. Minimum and maximum octane. Mid grade is blended at the car pump.

Regular any brand is fine for all retirement vehicles, as modern engines are built for regular.