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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2011 12:01:01 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do you usually buy the cheapest fuel required for your vehicle that is available in your area? If not, what is the main reason you buy higher priced fuel? I usually buy the cheapest fuel I buy a higher grade than my vehicle’s specs I buy ethanol-free gas even if it costs more I prefer brand-name fuel I stop where it is most convenient I buy where I get a loyalty discount I choose a station Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do you usually buy the cheapest fuel required for your vehicle that is available in your area? If not, what is the main reason you buy higher priced fuel?
I usually buy the cheapest fuel
I buy a higher grade than my vehicle’s specs
I buy ethanol-free gas even if it costs more
I prefer brand-name fuel
I stop where it is most convenient
I buy where I get a loyalty discount
I choose a station
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 12:07:02 PM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
US_ICEMAN Veteran Author Toronto Posts:485 Points:390,935 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:13:03 AM Ignore US_ICEMAN Report Abuse Cheapest
Ferdman17 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,283 Points:373,560 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 7:21:11 AM Ignore Ferdman17 Report Abuse I prefer brand-name fuel
twopairAL Veteran Author Huntsville Posts:476 Points:101,690 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 22, 2012 3:44:28 PM Ignore twopairAL Report Abuse Always try to get fuel that is top tier or guaranteed
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:38:47 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse I use top tire fuels, but they are lower octane than required by my engine builder.
RevDrCBJ Veteran Author Ann Arbor Posts:364 Points:187,555 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 11:39:36 AM Ignore RevDrCBJ Report Abuse Usually buy cheapest fuel for budgetary reasons; it's not in there that long anyway.
needy65018 Rookie Author Missouri Posts:5 Points:4,070 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2012 11:32:24 AM Ignore needy65018 Report Abuse I buy the cheapest fuel i can find. I drive 52 miles to work.
nyuknyuk49 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:13,676 Points:2,760,890 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2012 8:20:29 AM Ignore nyuknyuk49 Report Abuse I prefer brand name
navywifey2012 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,416 Points:209,345 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2012 8:12:34 AM Ignore navywifey2012 Report Abuse ALWAYS, only thing I can afford unfortunately. Sometimes I can't really afford that either with how high prices are again.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2012 11:13:05 PM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:460,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2012 4:39:33 PM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse I usually buy regular gas at Sheetz because I get a 3 cent/gallon discount there. If another station in town is more than 3 cents/gallon cheaper or I am using my grocery discount at Giant Food's gas station, I will usually buy at Sheetz. I never buy any grade other than regular unleaded 87. [Edited by: bowler93 at 1/4/2012 4:40:49 PM EST]
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,169 Points:2,399,885 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 11:52:04 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse Yes
kegga_99 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:880 Points:268,800 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 6:31:57 AM Ignore kegga_99 Report Abuse yes
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 1:59:14 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
GOBUTLER Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,425 Points:389,085 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2012 7:57:09 PM Ignore GOBUTLER Report Abuse I see no reason to spend the money on a higher grade of fuel. My car doesn't recommend it.
Steve3006 Sophomore Author Chicago Posts:175 Points:2,649,555 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2012 6:48:53 PM Ignore Steve3006 Report Abuse I buy where I get a loyalty discount
ceejay1976 Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:7 Points:324,050 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2011 4:08:40 PM Ignore ceejay1976 Report Abuse I buy the cheapest. That is all my truck calls for. I stay away for E85 though.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,127 Points:1,368,720 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2011 7:46:37 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest gas which is Sam's Club.
Amendes Champion Author Fresno Posts:2,515 Points:531,765 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2011 12:06:36 AM Ignore Amendes Report Abuse I always use the least expensive.
mnshutterbug Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:3 Points:5,260 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2011 10:46:07 PM Ignore mnshutterbug Report Abuse I always buy the mid grade, if the price is within reason. I have found that octane of 89 vs. 87 does give better gas mileage, and around here it's only 2c higher.
BigKahunaIll1 Rookie Author Chicago Posts:41 Points:28,770 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2011 9:13:05 AM Ignore BigKahunaIll1 Report Abuse I found I could always beat emissions test if I use last two tanks with Amoco Premium - even if vehicle just failed. Lack of emissions is the key.
JCI46009IN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,129 Points:439,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2011 2:48:27 PM Ignore JCI46009IN Report Abuse Yes
Freakin14 Rookie Author Ottawa Posts:2 Points:1,340 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2011 3:05:08 PM Ignore Freakin14 Report Abuse Ditto
vijayguneta Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:22 Points:4,660 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2011 8:37:19 AM Ignore vijayguneta Report Abuse Buy the cheapest fuel- always
LXH18 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:15,720 Points:3,211,750 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2011 4:12:20 PM Ignore LXH18 Report Abuse I prefer brand-name fuel.
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,520 Points:631,680 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2011 2:40:55 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse My cars recommend Premium. I getter better mileage. I also look for the ones that are ethanol free.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,127 Points:1,368,720 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2011 6:11:17 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse I usually get the cheapest gas which is Sam's Club in Baton Rouge.
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,394 Points:2,645,355 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Oct 9, 2011 1:21:24 PM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse I stop where it is most convenient
Metal_Slug Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:445 Points:275,940 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2011 5:11:43 PM Ignore Metal_Slug Report Abuse Cheap, well maintained stations that are typically brand name stations.
mikekoonie Veteran Author Appleton Posts:468 Points:582,235 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 7, 2011 12:35:02 AM Ignore mikekoonie Report Abuse I will bye gas were it's cheap
landonsgirl Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:3 Points:1,835 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2011 4:21:49 PM Ignore landonsgirl Report Abuse typically i buy cheapest but lately my car isn't running so well, so i have been using name brand that help the performance, and cleans the engine
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 7:40:53 AM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse I buy where I get a loyalty discount
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,691 Points:2,380,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 7:19:34 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse i have only used e0 for the last 5 months.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 3:43:15 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
libman Sophomore Author South Carolina Posts:207 Points:47,165 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 2:29:28 AM Ignore libman Report Abuse I get more miles per dollar on my car
fontain Rookie Author New York Posts:13 Points:325 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2011 12:38:44 PM Ignore fontain Report Abuse I buy ethanol gas because the truck runs better
jamitch Rookie Author Santa Barbara Posts:5 Points:145,545 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2011 2:44:39 PM Ignore jamitch Report Abuse I do usually buy the cheapest fuel in my area.
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,520 Points:631,680 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2011 9:36:30 AM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse Buy Premium ethanol free. Much better gas mileage than the cheap stuff.
JMPhillyOH Rookie Author Toledo Posts:1 Points:460 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 3:43:05 PM Ignore JMPhillyOH Report Abuse I always buy the cheapest gas
dmw0306 Rookie Author New York Posts:3 Points:60,360 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 10:54:33 AM Ignore dmw0306 Report Abuse if i can find a place that has a lower gas price i go with mid grade or higher but if it around in the area i live i go with the lower grade fuel. And the higher grade fuel does make a difference in certain cars
fero1 Rookie Author San Diego Posts:9 Points:2,480 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2011 11:02:17 PM Ignore fero1 Report Abuse I would always put cheap gas thn I heard its better to put expensive gas. Then I was told tht expensive gas was just a waste and tht my vehicle should use the cheap gas. So, now I use the reg gas and have recntly replaced my filter and spark plugs and it has helped my gas mileage alot.
0gasman0 Rookie Author Utah Posts:18 Points:14,590 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 23, 2011 2:58:23 PM Ignore 0gasman0 Report Abuse I probably buy mid-grade for my rig even though it recommends premium just to be on the safe side. I could probably get away with regular. I buy whatever. It seems that all the stations I drive by don't vary too much one from another.
ch94589 Rookie Author California Posts:55 Points:470,005 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 23, 2011 12:04:35 PM Ignore ch94589 Report Abuse Well i try and buy cheap but good quality.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,030 Points:1,754,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 22, 2011 5:06:14 PM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse BobCH there doesn't seem to be a unified resource for ethanol free gas like there is for biodiesel or CNG. I make a point to note in the comments entry if gas is e-free to help people make that choice.
BobCH Sophomore Author Durham Posts:248 Points:377,040 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Sep 22, 2011 3:14:35 PM Ignore BobCH Report Abuse I'm a newspaper carrier, so I have to fill up about every other day. I will choose the cheapest station that's on my route, unless I get caught with not enough gas to be sure of getting to that station. On my last car, I did try filling up 2-3 times with premium instead of regular -- as far as I could tell it made no difference at all to my gas mileage. Ethanol free gas -- is there a way to find stations that carry this?
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,850 Points:2,460,225 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 10:15:30 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə always the cheapest available gasoline (here, that is 89 grade gasohol), unless it is e85 which i cannot use, or 85 grade which is not high enough for my car. i use gb on the road when i can find a wi-fi hot spot to look for the best price in my area. ə
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,457,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 2:07:38 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse I usually buy the cheapest fuel
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,030 Points:1,754,825 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 1:26:06 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse I buy the cheapest diesel from stations that look clean and do a lot of business.
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,520 Points:631,680 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2011 4:42:20 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse I buy ethanol free fuel. Yes I pay a little more, but I get better mileage then the cheaper fuel with ethanol. Usually 3-4 more miles to the gallon. Ethanol is just a filler for the oil companies and has no fuel burning benefit.
ch94589 Rookie Author California Posts:55 Points:470,005 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2011 2:44:45 PM Ignore ch94589 Report Abuse I prefer to find good quality gas at a cheap price