Crappy gas at BP!

[Marthy]

I got a full tank of crapy gas! I stop to fill her up right before I go to work this morning in Miami... on the way back it pop, burp, fart... I had to hold the clutch and clean the plug. Got better after I got out of traffic, once the temp when down, but still. I took the bike again for a short ride after dinner, same thing. So I stop at Pep Boy and dump about 1/2 a can of sea foam and top off the rest of the tank with Premium from Shell. If it wasn't that late I would have when to the shop and use some race fuel. It seams to be better now...

All that said I believe BP is trying to pass us all the crappy fuel that they suck up out of the Gulf of Mexico last year. Or maybe since I gas in North Miami right in the Getto heartland... maybe somebody use the Premium fuel connection on the ground to dump his RV tank, because it did run like crap!!!:rant::rant::rant::rant:

 

[Sage]

BP gas is what f*cked my injectors on my Mini, got them all replaced and have used Shell premium and no more problems for the last 12000 miles.. BP is crap.

 

[Uno979]

I am a firm believer in Cheveron/ Texaco. I have never had bad fuel from any store of theirs as I drive 200-300 miles a day for work for years.

 

[behindXgrnXeyes]

I also like Chevon/Texaco, even shell.....never a problem either

REFUSE BP, for various reasons as well as bad experience

Marthy, any opinions on the 7 eleven gas stations in the area? I sometimes fill up there, its a good amount cheaper at times...

 

[Spunky99]

After the gulf spill and all the damage BP did without cleaning it up or compensating anyone properly. I'll never buy BP again.

 

[MikeN02]

Was it a single fuel dispenser thingy or were there 3? I've heard of how you really don't get the premium fuel if it's a single because it still has regular running through it.

 

[Detrich]

Sorry to hear that Marty

The quality of gas at each station is dependent on how well the station is run. Notsomuch the brand. Crappy gas usually = crappy gas station

That said BP does sucks ass and what they did to the gulf is unforgivable too

 

[Marthy]

I gas at that station before and it was alright. I will be more picky as where I fuel from now on! Chevron, Mobile and Shell. Sunoco is my favorite. They use to have 94 and few of them still sale race fuel 98...

I probably suck the bottom of the barrel. Every single tank has water in it, doesn't matter where you go. The good station keep the tank to a certain minimum so you never get to the water part (Fuel is heavier... so water on top) But the getto gas station... well hit or miss I guess ;(

 

[Uno979]

I also stay away from Shell as they are partners with BP. Something else to think about with the smaller sized gas stations or less known is that when they run out of gas and the supplier delays the delivery, the owners find the next able carrier at what ever cost so they don't close their doors. Could be BP gas!

 

[behindXgrnXeyes]

Why are you getting the higher Gas...i know most sport bikes take it (and its better to) but I heard our bikes are at the lower end of that spectrum and Regular is just fine, if anything better to give it reg then the next one up

 

[Marthy]

Why are you getting the higher Gas...i know most sport bikes take it (and its better to) but I heard our bikes are at the lower end of that spectrum and Regular is just fine, if anything better to give it reg then the next one up

I used Premium to tune my bike/map. So that's what i'm using. But you might get away with reg gas, it's just a personal preferance.

 

[Marthy]

I also stay away from Shell as they are partners with BP. Something else to think about with the smaller sized gas stations or less known is that when they run out of gas and the supplier delays the delivery, the owners find the next able carrier at what ever cost so they don't close their doors. Could be BP gas!

Good to know...

 

[Jaralaccs]

pick one on their list

Top Tier Gasoline

 

[behindXgrnXeyes]

Well that lists suggests that BP and shell are not together...which I didnt think was true anyway. Thank for the list!!

 

[Stephenfz6r]

I gas at that station before and it was alright. I will be more picky as where I fuel from now on! Chevron, Mobile and Shell. Sunoco is my favorite. They use to have 94 and few of them still sale race fuel 98...

I probably suck the bottom of the barrel. Every single tank has water in it, doesn't matter where you go. The good station keep the tank to a certain minimum so you never get to the water part (Fuel is heavier... so water on top) But the getto gas station... well hit or miss I guess ;(

Generally large tanks at gas stations suck from a suspended pipe as to not pick up the water that forms at the bottom of the tank. Water is heavier than fuel. Water density is 1 while fuel is around .76. The best way to rectify this problem is to let the bike sit and drain the tank off from the bottom and then it should run fine.:iconbeer:

 

[Marthy]

Generally large tanks at gas stations suck from a suspended pipe as to not pick up the water that forms at the bottom of the tank. Water is heavier than fuel. Water density is 1 while fuel is around .76. The best way to rectify this problem is to let the bike sit and drain the tank off from the bottom and then it should run fine.:iconbeer:

Itrun better now with 1/2 a can of Sea Foam and I add 1.6 gals of fuel. Should be all over in few more miles... :thumbup:

 

[Deanohh]

Why are you getting the higher Gas...i know most sport bikes take it (and its better to) but I heard our bikes are at the lower end of that spectrum and Regular is just fine, if anything better to give it reg then the next one up

Most people don't believe this but the difference between reg gas and higher octane is that higher octane has additives that slow down or resist burning so that high compression engines don't pre-ignite or ping or knock. The higher octane does not burn with more energy or make more power or is better for and engine if the engine is designed for and does not knock with regular gas. The reg gas around here meets the octane recommendations for the FZ6 so I run regular and there is no ping, knock etc. Why would I waste money on premium gas when that premium is diluted with more additives to be slower burning than the reg. Seems like my performance is going to be at least the same if not better with the regular.

 

[Uno979]

Also never stop at a station with a fuel truck parked there. While filling the beneath ground tanks try pick up dirt and what not and it takes a while to settle.

 

[Marthy]

Most people don't believe this but the difference between reg gas and higher octane is that higher octane has additives that slow down or resist burning so that high compression engines don't pre-ignite or ping or knock. The higher octane does not burn with more energy or make more power or is better for and engine if the engine is designed for and does not knock with regular gas. The reg gas around here meets the octane recommendations for the FZ6 so I run regular and there is no ping, knock etc. Why would I waste money on premium gas when that premium is diluted with more additives to be slower burning than the reg. Seems like my performance is going to be at least the same if not better with the regular.

You produce more energy when you compress the gas more... this is when you need higher octane, to avoid pre ignition. Your right, gas has nothing to do with power... but usually burn a bit cleaner. On my cager, I can make 30-40 miles more per tank with premium on freeway. I guess it all about personal preference. :iconbeer:

 

[Jaralaccs]

:rant:
The 'save money by not using premium gas' psychosis is just irritating.

reg. $3/gal
premium is $3.3/gal

reg in 5 gallons = $15
prem in 5 gallons = $16.5

don't spend that dollar-fifty all in one place!


12.2:1 compression ratio (what our engines have) is pretty high. an entra dollar is cheap insurance to avoiding long term damage from pre-ignition.
I know what the owner's manual says, but who's to say anyone will actually be able to hear it pinging, over the sound of your exhaust/wind/traffic. Even if you do, you're stuck with a pinging motor until you can find the nearest gas station. It just seems silly not to, but that's just my opinininiononin. /end rant