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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:28 AM
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Just seeing where everyone fills up at. I live outside DC and try to stick to one brand. Last car was shell so I'll probably go that route again with the Tc.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:35 AM
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Shell, or whatever else is nearby when i'm out of gas.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:51 AM
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yeah happy birthday tranman..

for me i've been getting gas at BP.. better gas mileage, and yes i did keep records of the different brands.. good gas
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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Albertson's!
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 06:16 AM
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I go for shell or chevron locally. top tier all the way!
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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Happy Birthday Tranman!

I usually fill up at 76 or Shell.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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Exxon/Mobil
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Top Tier gas is what you need per Toyota. Tomas printed a list once. Shell was good to go but not Mobil........
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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Chevron all day errr day, lol
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Chevron/Texaco for my tC, Top Tier only.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fast4you
Chevron/Texaco for my tC, Top Tier only.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
Thanks for posting the list!!
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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Happy Birthday!
I prefer Chevron. I've used it now for 7 years and i don't plan on changing to any other!
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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Does Chevron/Texaco sell the exact same gas? Because I only have Chevrons at home and Texacos down at school.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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I used to buy mostly Shell/BP but now I stick to Chevron.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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What do you guys think of Sunoco and BP Amoco.. I usually fill up at those... close to my house and competitive prices...
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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What's the deal with not being able to pump your own gas in Jersey? I guess it's convenient and gives more people jobs but it'd take awhile for me to get used to haha. But you guys do get some of the best prices on gas up there.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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I ain't complaining... I like the full serve... our prices aren't more expensive than anywhere else and when its boiling hot or freezing cold outside... its nice to sit in your climate controlled car and have it done for you

Yeah they were talking about getting rid of the full serve requirement earlier this year.. but it got shut down... I don't know why it ever got started... ever since I've known... its been there.

I'm a big BP fan usually.... I'm british born so I have my allegiance (they used to be called British Petroleum and now changed to Beyond Petroleum once they took over Amoco)... but my question is... Amoco fuels... are they all that great?

I'd really be curious to see if people do recommend BP gas.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Whatever I pass by or on base because they are the cheapest.



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