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      08-08-2014, 08:57 AM   #1
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I'm just wondering, what are you guys using for gas for your M?

I've been using Esso 91 for my E46, but i'm thinking because it's a turbo, maybe I should start considering Petro's 94 for the M4.

Esso has better reward program than Petro though IMO lol.

Thoughts?
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      08-08-2014, 09:23 AM   #2
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I've been using Shell's V-power since it's one of the few gas sources that doesn't contain ethanol
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      08-08-2014, 09:25 AM   #3
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Oh forgot to mention - I also get discounts on gas purchases as a result of shopping at Sobeys. So the more food I buy, the greater the discount per liter of gas
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      08-08-2014, 10:00 AM   #4
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      08-08-2014, 10:27 AM   #5
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I've been using Shell's V-power since it's one of the few gas sources that doesn't contain ethanol
Do you actually feel a difference with Shell gas? I've only been using Esso because of the reward program.
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BMW recommends 93. I've got the P3Car Gauge installed which shows me ignition timing live. Timing retards more with 91 versus 94 from Petro under WOT. Ethanol is not an issue with this modern engines. But you will get more more out of 94.
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BMW recommends 93. I've got the P3Car Gauge installed which shows me ignition timing live. Timing retards more with 91 versus 94 from Petro under WOT. Ethanol is not an issue with this modern engines. But you will get more more out of 94.
Good to know. I will have to try 94 and see if I can feel a difference.
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I'm using Esso 93 on mine. I noticed a minimal improvement in fuel economy on my e92 m3. It's just 2 cents or so more per litre over 91.
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Do you actually feel a difference with Shell gas? I've only been using Esso because of the reward program.
That's a loaded question. In my experience, it's really hard for me to feel performance differences between blends of gasoline since the ECU can compensate for a lot. I have several reasons for using non-ethanol gasoline:

- Ethanol laced gasoline, depending upon the percentage, provides lower mpg
- Ethanol will readily dissolve water so any moisture in the gas could become an issue

And finally, there's the philosphical objections that I have to the forced use of ethanol blended gasoline
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BMW recommends 93. I've got the P3Car Gauge installed which shows me ignition timing live. Timing retards more with 91 versus 94 from Petro under WOT. Ethanol is not an issue with this modern engines. But you will get more more out of 94.
Hate to get off topic but any pics of the P3 Car gauge? I had on my 335is (I still have it actually) and where did you get it?

I run 94 in Europe I found 98!
The car loves it even on the dyno.
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I've been using Petro 94 for my
first two tanks but I don't really have a reference for 91 octane. At 3 cents a litre difference, hard to debate about an increase of ~$1.50 per tank.
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Hate to get off topic but any pics of the P3 Car gauge? I had on my 335is (I still have it actually) and where did you get it?

I run 94 in Europe I found 98!
The car loves it even on the dyno.
No pics, but looks the same as the F30 ones on the P3Car website. It's the same gauge. F30 uses digital boost control as well. So no difference.
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