Question on quality of pump gasoline

[DaveW]

Originally Posted by blwnrtr93

I'm still unsure why everyone thinks that one station's gas is better than another. Around here all gas comes from the same fuel depot in Oxford. The only differences might be tank maintenance, filters, or additives, If a gas station operator was to put regular in the premium tank then they would be facing various fines and fraud charges, so I don't think that many would try it out.

There are differences in fuels. Additive packages and (sometimes) base fuel are the main differences.

As far as putting 87 in the 93 tank, that's rare, but definitely has happened. I've had it happen to me (not in the FD, luckily). I've mostly had it happen in my racecar tow vehicle ('74 Chevy Van with high-compression pistons in a 350 engine). Sure makes it tough to tow a 5000-lb trailer when you can only use about 1/3 throttle.

Dave