I would like to get a concensus on what gasoline BMW owners use and why. I know that each gasoline manufacturer puts their own additives in for different reasons. I have been using Sunoco for many years but I'm not sure if I'm getting the best performance I can in both my 525 and 325. Actually, both cars seem to run fine on Sunoco 89, 91 & 93, but truthfully, I would'nt know what to look for anyway. I appreciate any answers from the group. Thanks guys & gals.
Who produces the best gas for Bimmers
- Thread starter Frankie L
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Gas brand does matter. yes, it comes "from the same place" but the brands put different additives in it, filter it different/better ways, etc. I never really noticed a difference between brands, but if there are scientists (top tier - which tom posted quite a while ago) who measure the quality of gasoline and are paid by bmw, gm, toyota, and honda...their results are good enough for me ![[hihi]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_hihi.gif "Hi Hi [hihi]")
I'm pretty sure I read BP and sunoco are good too... if i can't find a shell, i go with sunoco or BP too.
I'm pretty sure I read BP and sunoco are good too... if i can't find a shell, i go with sunoco or BP too.
I noticed that Sunoco now supplies fuel to Nascar..Hmmmm, I wonder if they know something. I am a proponent of Sunoco Ultra 94. I have used it for years. There is an ethanol component of up to 10% in all Sunoco (canadian) fuels. Our sulphur regulations call for less than 30 ppm sulphur...this stuff works fine in my M-50 with a conforti chip in it
If you look on the Dinan website there is an archive of articles written by Steve Dinan. One is about dyno testing. He proves that a 2 octane decrease in gasoline (from 93 to 91, for example) can cost you about 17 hp @ peak RPM..its kinda interesting if your into that sorta thing...Hmmm he seems to know what he's talking about, and most certainly has BMW expertise....