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Let's talk cars

TheBoondocks — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:07:15 GMT

Hey guys, I know this isn't a car forum or anything like that and I know most of us specialize in credit cards lol but anyway, I want to talk about cars cause that's what we use in our daily lives unless if you're working from home and use public transportation lol but anyway so I know a lot of you guys have gas credit cards or whatnot.

Personally for me when it comes to gas, I use Chevron, Mobil and if I can't find those 2 then I go to Shell. Only those 3, nothing else. But anyway, do you guys use any addictives? Not talking about the white powder lol... Talking about as far as gas.

I heard techron is the king when it comes to fuel cleaner, but when you use chevron a lot, really no need to buy it unless you use those cheap or no brand gas, I want to know if anybody have use a fuel stabilizer like startron before? Thanks!

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Brian_Earl_Spilner — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:09:14 GMT

I don't add anything to my car. I've found no need or benefit to using them. Almost all name brand gas are top tier so they already have more detergent that what the government requires.

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iced — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:33:24 GMT

@TheBoondocks wrote:
Hey guys, I know this isn't a car forum or anything like that and I know most of us specialize in credit cards lol but anyway, I want to talk about cars cause that's what we use in our daily lives unless if you're working from home and use public transportation lol but anyway so I know a lot of you guys have gas credit cards or whatnot.

Personally for me when it comes to gas, I use Chevron, Mobil and if I can't find those 2 then I go to Shell. Only those 3, nothing else. But anyway, do you guys use any addictives? Not talking about the white powder lol... Talking about as far as gas.

I heard techron is the king when it comes to fuel cleaner, but when you use chevron a lot, really no need to buy it unless you use those cheap or no brand gas, I want to know if anybody have use a fuel stabilizer like startron before? Thanks!

I work from home, use public transportation, and own a car, so I do drive though not frequently. Usually a weekend road trip or some errands out in the burbs. Rest of the time it's parked on a street somewhere, collecting dirt and bird crap.

I put 93 octane gas in my car since that's the manufacturer recommendation, but beyond that I don't care what brand. I don't use additives or really even do anything other than scheduled maintenance and it runs ok. My car isn't nearly valuable or high performance enough to care about that sort of TLC. I can't even be bothered to wash it except once or twice a year, and that's usually when the dealership does it for me with the scheduled maintenance.

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pinkandgrey — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:29:45 GMT

I don’t add anything—I suppose I should say that I don’t have THE MECHANIC add anything lol. As for gas, I’m not loyal to any one brand/station but I use only premium. Oil change every 3k, constantly cleaning/washing it, aaaaand I don’t know what else to add....

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TheBoondocks — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 16:24:03 GMT

Hey iced, even tho you put a higher premium gas fuel to your car, unless you car is really brand new, it wouldn't help. I would stick to the what it says on the cap or on the owners manual for the recommendation, but yeah at the same time you're blowing more money than what is needed lol.

I don't really be cleaning my car either lol I just do the regular maintenance too but I just bought this software where it would help me with my car running better so I will look into it more. Lol, the dealership gave you a1 service aha.

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TheBoondocks — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 16:26:35 GMT

Hahah pinkandgrey, lol. I'm loyal to brands, even with the hotels, I'm loyal to them but as far as airlines, not really maybe cause I don't fly them too often lol I like it, keeping it simple!

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Brian_Earl_Spilner — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 16:27:38 GMT

@pinkandgrey wrote:
I don’t add anything—I suppose I should say that I don’t have THE MECHANIC add anything lol. As for gas, I’m not loyal to any one brand/station but I use only premium. Oil change every 3k, constantly cleaning/washing it, aaaaand I don’t know what else to add....

Unless it's recommended or required, your wasting money putting 93 octane.

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iced — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:05:46 GMT

@TheBoondocks wrote:
Hey iced, even tho you put a higher premium gas fuel to your car, unless you car is really brand new, it wouldn't help. I would stick to the what it says on the cap or on the owners manual for the recommendation, but yeah at the same time you're blowing more money than what is needed lol.

I don't really be cleaning my car either lol I just do the regular maintenance too but I just bought this software where it would help me with my car running better so I will look into it more. Lol, the dealership gave you a1 service aha.

That's where I got it from. BMW's are known to suffer a bit with lower octane gas, and it doesn't help that the US already sells significantly lower octane fuel than Europe does.

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pinkandgrey — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:51:03 GMT

@Brian_Earl_Spilner wrote:
@pinkandgrey wrote:
I don’t add anything—I suppose I should say that I don’t have THE MECHANIC add anything lol. As for gas, I’m not loyal to any one brand/station but I use only premium. Oil change every 3k, constantly cleaning/washing it, aaaaand I don’t know what else to add....
Unless it's recommended or required, your wasting money putting 93 octane.

91 is the highest I’ve ever seen in my area actually lol so that’s what I use

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M_Smart007 — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:24:19 GMT

@pinkandgrey wrote:
I don’t add anything—I suppose I should say that I don’t have THE MECHANIC add anything lol. As for gas, I’m not loyal to any one brand/station but I use only premium. Oil change every 3k, constantly cleaning/washing it, aaaaand I don’t know what else to add....

Just be careful not to start it to often

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pinkandgrey — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:33:06 GMT

@M_Smart007 wrote:
@pinkandgrey wrote:
I don’t add anything—I suppose I should say that I don’t have THE MECHANIC add anything lol. As for gas, I’m not loyal to any one brand/station but I use only premium. Oil change every 3k, constantly cleaning/washing it, aaaaand I don’t know what else to add....
Just be careful not to start it to often

Wow! What a great notion! I like the way you think...

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Anonymous — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 07:50:35 GMT

The additives do not really up the points in your fuel as some would think. If you car is tuned for 91/93 use that fuel. If doesn't state either, then usually 85/87 is the go to, depending on your area. I've had stock beaters all the way to my current build, that should be making north of 1500rwhp. Shell, Chevron, Exxon are my go tos when it comes to gas, unless I need higher octane. Then i'll find whoever has E85. So, back to your question, don't mess with the additives. Either get higher octane fuel to begin with (wont do anything if youre not tuned for it) or leave it alone.

Hope that helps some.

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TheBoondocks — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:29:10 GMT

What does the higher octane fuel do? I always get the regular cause my car is old lol.

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pinkandgrey — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 14:37:40 GMT

@TheBoondocks wrote:
What does the higher octane fuel do? I always get the regular cause my car is old lol.

@Brian_Earl_Spilner Question in aisle 3

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Brian_Earl_Spilner — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:03:03 GMT

@pinkandgrey wrote:
@TheBoondocks wrote:
What does the higher octane fuel do? I always get the regular cause my car is old lol.
@Brian_Earl_Spilner Question in aisle 3

In a nutshell, higher octane is used when higher compression or temperatures are used in an engine. It reduces the chances of premature or additional ignition, which you've probably heard of as pinging. If when you use regular and you hear pinging, you need to move to a higher octane.

In the case of my Mazda, it's designed to run on regular, but because it has a 13:1 compression ratio, I will actually see a power gain, and possible better fuel efficiency, from going to premium as the gas will ignite more efficiently and with more power.

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Brian_Earl_Spilner — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:07:41 GMT

I should note that not all cars will see a gain in power by switching to premium. Some cars, like Nissan's, recommend it for better fuel economy.

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Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:52:45 GMT

Learn something new every day...didn't expect to learn car stuff on myfico, but that was legitimately interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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wasCB14 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:55:18 GMT

After a battery replacement, what's the minimum distance to drive to be sure my car's catalytic converter passes a CA smog check?

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Wrigley2172 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:49:41 GMT

The only "additive" ive ever used is seafoam. But i put it through the intake rather than adding it to the fuel. My goodness the smoke cloud i got was marvelous im surprised no one called the fire department haha. So long carbon build up!

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TheBoondocks — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:36:53 GMT

@WasCB14

Hey bro, I'm not even sure what a catalytic converter is lol. But, I would say check the owners manual that's the best bet, or download this software that I have it's called automotive wolf and also I use Carfax app too. But, you could also use Google lol.