everybody in so cal, is ARCO brand a good gas??

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Jan 13, 2003 | 07:51 PM

#16

Disloyal

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From: Las Vegas, NV

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Originally posted by Toms30th
I drive A LOT and I've never noticed a difference from one brand to another. I use whatever is closest when I'm low. Even if the gas is 5 cents cheaper around the corner...

5 cents x 13 gallons (what I normally put in)= 65 cents difference...not really worth the hassle to me. Just my opinion. For what it's worth, I have been told ARCO is no good.

You hit the nail on the head. Ditto this for me 100%

Jan 19, 2003 | 11:54 PM

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Wild1

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From: Orange Kounty, Kalifornia

We used to get engines donated to the shop from motor transplants. Two things in common... Jiffy Lube Filters and ARCO gas. The Jiffy Lube filters have thin paper and filter for about 1500 miles... cut one open. Then the oil goes through the by-pass valve unfiltered in the engine damaging the bearings and cylinder walls. The ARCO gas uses alcohol to up the octane rating which can dry out the o-rings on the fuel pump and injectors. Over time, it looses it's lubrication qualities... second about ARCO, it tends to have a high carbon content. Again, if you have the opportunity to pull an engine apart, check the ridge. It will be thick as well as the layer of carbon on the piston and in the ring landings. This affects expansion, which raises the friction against the cylinder wall, increasing heat. Combo that with the Jiffy Lube filter and how much money are you really saving.

Some guys may be having luck, just telling you from a pros perspective of what comes in.