1/30/2024 0 Comments Petrol station shell![]() this is more of a 10-15 year concern in most cases, unless you live in a dusty climate or your favorite station Shell or otherwise is pumping your tank full of mud. In the time scales of your average lease, none of these things will likely matter but for long term ownership there is some value to using the correct fuel octane rating and being wary of poorly maintained gas stations since the effects are cumulative like engine damage from knocking or your fuel filter getting fouled from sediment. Snopes does an analysis, though they leave some factors that contribute to either side of arguments out Likewise the impact of pumping early in the morning when the fuel is cooler and more condensed vs during the day when it has expanded some. ![]() Then again, there is also the old advice at any fuel station that could affect you regardless of fuel quality or equipment status, which is not to pump when you see a tanker truck refilling the fuel storage since it could stir up sediment or water in the tanks. I'd imagine big chains are more tightly controlled because ramifications can be much more damaging than trying to cheat the customer (willfully or accidentally).īut considering state weight & measurement inspectors are very few compared to all the work they have before them problem pumps or vendors could go unchecked for years. ![]() Could even just be a poorly maintained pump with a faulty (or tampered) meter overcharging you. This also doesn't take into account the possibility of unethical practices for a largely unmonitored/uncertified (or expired) individual station such as buying off-brand/lower quality fuel but labeling it as a top tier, or giving you 87 octane fuel when you think you're getting 93. The concern with using a podunk gas station's gas (when they display top tier brand fuels) is moreso related to the condition of their equipment and storage which can maybe introduce a little extra stuff like sediment or water into your tank. I'm guessing it's related to sponsorship agreements and maybe performance/quality-consistency testing but I wonder which comes first. The 128 was Mobile1, the m240 is Castrol and I've seen Pennzoil recommended on the oil cap in years in between. If you look at the oil fill cap you'll probably also see an oil brand recommendation. My 2011 128i recommended 89+ octane gasoline from BP, my 2017 m240i recommends 91+ from Shell same as the X3 on the fuel door sticker. ![]()
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