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The quality of gas doesn't change from station to station

KTVL News -- MEDFORD, Ore. -- Even though the price of gas varies from station to station, there is not major difference in quality.

AAA Auto Club says all gas is required to meet certain federal, state industry and environmental standards. Gas stations in the same geographical area buy its gas from the same factory. Gas in Southern Oregon is shipped from Northern California.

Regional Manager Becky Lonctot with AAA says there can be a slight difference in gas -- if a station adds engine cleaning additives to its standard recipe.

However, Lonctot says the difference isn't likely not big enough to damage a car.

"A lot of the time for pricing, we like to compare it to a grocery store," Lonctot said. "One grocery store might charge X amount for a loaf of bread and another might charge a little bit less

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Submitted May 03, 2012 By: angel4me

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 7:18:48 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse there are SOME stations where gas is better than others. Mostly b/c their inventory turn around is either fast or slow, thus, water can accumulate in the fuel.
Rappcommuter Veteran Author Virginia Posts:470 Points:553,515 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 7:45:12 AM Ignore Rappcommuter Report Abuse I do notice a difference between some of the stations. It might be due to some additives or I imagine some older stations might have water leaking into their tanks. I think it is best to do your own evaluations. You must be careful though, as the type of driving will have the greatest impact.
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,840 Points:1,469,970 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 7:19:10 PM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse Go get'em grunt!
grunt88 Rookie Author Florida Posts:69 Points:72,080 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 3:39:20 PM Ignore grunt88 Report Abuse thats bull
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,993 Points:596,760 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:23:33 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,953 Points:2,115,440 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 6:00:45 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Spread the news!!!
kiosk12y Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,607 Points:679,570 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 4:55:44 AM Ignore kiosk12y Report Abuse if u do not know or notice the differance...stick w/ the cheapest...stop complaining about price, you get what your paying for...lol.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,960 Points:2,343,560 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 2:09:11 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse I go to the cheapest gas station in my area. Most of the gasoline is from the same refinery and with the same standards and requirements. The gasoline here comes from Washington refineries in the Puget Sound area. Gas is Gas! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible! The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,482 Points:1,508,430 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 12:54:41 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Remember when dealers added their own lead tetraethyl? And premium gasoline was called (don't look) Ethyl?
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,957 Points:1,274,050 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:42:42 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse I try to stick to one recipe if price warrants it.
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,978 Points:1,110,425 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:30:14 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse The only gas I use in all my vehicles is the lowest price gas...
big_mac64 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,593 Points:1,485,690 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:25:37 PM Ignore big_mac64 Report Abuse My Grandpa delivered gas to stations...it is the same gas, but the different stations add diff things to it (sometimes increasing volume, with less gas actually pumped) to give you diff mpg results. That's why I use GB fuelbook and also calculate my mpg on my own, and determine which stations work best in my car.
bba Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:87 Points:2,348,340 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:24:38 PM Ignore bba Report Abuse The basic "green gas" is the same but the differences come from the proprietary formula each branded station uses... Costco claims 5 times the detergent requirement, Shell touts it's nitrogen enriched formula, Marathon uses STP additives, etc. I'd love to see a test on whose gas is best. There's even something called "top tier" gas (google it) that meets additional requirements.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,528 Points:685,130 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:24:03 PM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,979 Points:1,237,835 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:21:21 PM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse I disagree.
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,510 Points:732,355 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:20:45 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Believe what you want.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:20:16 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Now you can't even trust your gas to be good.
khareabhishek All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:812 Points:401,655 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:19:53 PM Ignore khareabhishek Report Abuse not too much
superhop Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,118 Points:1,333,395 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:19:37 PM Ignore superhop Report Abuse where is the ethanol free gas???
HKL All-Star Author Wilmington Posts:639 Points:359,430 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:19:29 PM Ignore HKL Report Abuse ok
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,248 Points:585,500 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:17:50 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse What about the additives that some Brands claim????
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,458 Points:2,078,810 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:17:14 PM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse My big ole but it doesn't change if it's got ethenol in the gas, that's just like pouring water in your tank!!!
wz Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,474 Points:1,275,140 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:16:19 PM Ignore wz Report Abuse Sometimes it even comes out of the same truck! Use Gas Buddy and buy at the lowest available price. - Pass it on.
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:15:58 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse wellllll talking about bread prices,i use to be able to get a real loaf of bread(whole wheat split top) for a dollar at the local hostess thrift shop,but now that they can't compete because of gas prices and they consolidated most of their stores or moved them out of the area i have to pay $1.50 for a fake loaf of bread,starched,bleached,processed to death and that's at wally world and krogers.
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,300 Points:479,415 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:15:28 PM Ignore millerin Report Abuse i think it's different...
radiorumor Champion Author Texas Posts:2,802 Points:751,910 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:15:13 PM Ignore radiorumor Report Abuse I prefer the little bit less thanks to Gasbuddy
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,682 Points:536,095 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:14:55 PM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse They make it on milk, bread, chocolate bars and coffee.
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,975 Points:2,524,385 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:14:39 PM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse no ethanol
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,527 Points:1,856,420 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:14:23 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse It all comes from the same refinery!
Saturn93 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:7,292 Points:1,640,885 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:14:21 PM Ignore Saturn93 Report Abuse So why do people fill up at a high priced station, when across the street or down the block is another with lower prices?
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,497 Points:601,520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:13:53 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse so all the advertising is really on very small differences?
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,527 Points:1,856,420 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:13:40 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse I guess
BWJM Champion Author KW Posts:1,113 Points:303,780 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:13:36 PM Ignore BWJM Report Abuse ok
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,410 Points:477,695 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:13:08 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse high quality FREE gas is the best gas...
bridgerunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,777 Points:1,004,885 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:13:01 PM Ignore bridgerunner Report Abuse Can, might, not likely. Those are real definitive statements.
GasholeMI Champion Author Lansing Posts:10,129 Points:1,716,340 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:12:52 PM Ignore GasholeMI Report Abuse When it all comes from the same pipeline, it is hard to claim that one brand is better than another. Normally the cheaper brand works best.
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,954 Points:1,767,770 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:11:55 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Non-ethanol gas is better
rawdog1313 Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,294 Points:1,640,955 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:10:57 PM Ignore rawdog1313 Report Abuse Get rid of ethanol........
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:10:45 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse and? no it doesn't change much except the level of ethanol mixed in it does.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,554 Points:1,510,180 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:09:46 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Really?
mrbee Champion Author Little Rock Posts:3,744 Points:2,464,030 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:09:41 PM Ignore mrbee Report Abuse Get rid of ethanol and all gas would be better.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,293 Points:1,901,030 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:09:20 PM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse sure
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:07:47 PM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Brand is irrelevant, gas vs ethanol is what's important
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,945 Points:830,755 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:07:03 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse I bought my gas anywhere.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,217 Points:816,595 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:04:56 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse just give us the real thing. he who want biogas have it to ask the companies if they want to make it for them
Rooster922 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:3,778 Points:654,120 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:04:49 PM Ignore Rooster922 Report Abuse That's right
tampacrvdriver Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,346 Points:710,485 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 11:04:17 PM Ignore tampacrvdriver Report Abuse That's patently untrue.
jjfisher All-Star Author Toledo Posts:546 Points:746,940 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:57:20 PM Ignore jjfisher Report Abuse So is Becky implying that Costco has more tank capacity at their single location than other large department/grocery stores? Hard to believe Costco tanks would be that much larger to reflect such a price difference.
sehonda Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,028 Points:914,060 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:57:00 PM Ignore sehonda Report Abuse eliminate ethanol in all gasoline...
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,297 Points:1,461,760 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:55:48 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse That's right :)