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Old 04-05-2002, 12:00 PM
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Question Gas Preferences

Chevron, Exxon, Shell, etc. all have 93-Octane "premium" gasonline, but are there any brands that stand out above the others as better for your engine? Thanks!
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Most Petroleum companies swap gas depending on refinery & gas station locations. Gas related problems are generally attributable to gas station owners not maintaining their reservoirs adequately (water accumulation) or just plain tampering with the gasoline.
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Most all major brands are pretty much the same today although each tells you of its attributes within its advertising. I use primarilly SUNOCO and when not available I use MOBIL. Have never had a gas related problem with any of my Benz's not other vehicle fot that matter. With the MB's I use 93 octane as 91 is not available in my area
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Re: Gas Preferences

Originally posted by guido23
Chevron, Exxon, Shell, etc. all have 93-Octane "premium" gasonline, but are there any brands that stand out above the others as better for your engine? Thanks!
I always use Mobile! AMG recommended.
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Re: Re: Gas Preferences

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I always use Mobile! AMG recommended.
Mobile?! Is that the Alabama specific brand?

Doesn't AMG suggest Mobil1 synthetic oil? I don't recall any fuel recommendation.
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Smile I fill up my SLK32 with Chevron Premium 92RON exclusively.

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