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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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Shell the best gas?
I am a new owner of a 05 E55. What is the minimum octane should I put in my car? Previously had a S4 and I always was a fan of Shell V power. I tried Sunoco, Exxon, Mobil etc... but nothing was like Shell. There was a big noticible difference after using Shell. Any other suggestions?
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Thanks. Anything else I should know as a new owner?
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Thanks. Anything else I should know as a new owner?
I have a special on the Evotech 168 mm pulley kit + ECU...$2995 + freight.
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I have a special on the Evotech 168 mm pulley kit + ECU...$2995 + freight.
Is it 168 or 178MM like Renntech and ASP? Stock is 165 right? And how much would just the pulley be? Feel free to PM me the details.
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Originally Posted by eliteamg
I am a new owner of a 05 E55. What is the minimum octane should I put in my car? Previously had a S4 and I always was a fan of Shell V power. I tried Sunoco, Exxon, Mobil etc... but nothing was like Shell. There was a big noticible difference after using Shell. Any other suggestions?
As long as you stick to top-tier brands, there is little/no difference in the base stock, only the additive package.

The lower-tier brands tend to run closer to government minimums with regard to their detergents and additives.

Depending on your market, the particular oxygenate utilized can affect power output a bit. Basically, the worse the local pollution, the poorer the gas (for performance)

Enjoy the fine automobile.
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For now I am keeping my stock rims and just adding a trunk lip and front grille. Hopefully next yr I should do some serious mods. Any suggestions on rims for a black 05 E55?
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you guys dont use 93 octane?
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Originally Posted by rahulanand1130
you guys dont use 93 octane?
Rah...

WEST COAST = 91oct Only...

Best,

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I heard Shell w/V-Power and Chevron w/Techron have the best additives. Here is a list of the top tier gas brands:

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
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