Vancouver gas: Chevron causing problems?

[VancouverGTI]

Vancouver gas: Chevron causing problems? (Updated: no, it's not)

Hey boys,

I got my GTI back from the shop today. In addition to replacing the mechatronic, which tripped out on me a while back, I had them look at a pretty harsh series of fuel cuts I experienced just last Friday.

In the end, the good guys at Capilano wound up replacing the in-tank fuel pump under warranty, but because there was carbon contamination plugging up the sock on the intake of the pump I think that was generous. Apparently I'm the fourth car they've dealt with that exhibited these symptoms... and all four cars run on Chevron gas!

Now, no-one's pointing fingers at this point, but it's enough to make you think. I guess I'll be switching to Shell for now, which is a shame. I've been a Chevron user for a loooong time, and always thought highly of Techron. I'll also miss their Supreme Plus fuel, because they're the only gas left with a 94 octane rating.

What is everyone else feeding their GTI here in Vancouver, and has anyone else had trouble with fuelling problems?

 

[Vdub333]

ima high school student can barely afford monthly car payments im not affraid to admit i use only use 91 at chevron. no problems yet... knock on wood.

 

[eason_c]

Fuel cut under full throttle or just normal driving? How many km you have one your car? I use Chevron 94 since my first fill up, I do have fuel cut once awhile and I thought it was that batch of gas was causing problem. I guess I should ask Capilano to check my next time.

 

[babydubz]

I've only used 91 at Chevron. No problems yet so far (~9300km on the car so far). How do you know when you experience a fuel cut off?

 

[roastpuff]

Shell V-Power for me 99% of the time... I believe in Shell, and I'm not a big fan of Chevron since only their 94 is ethanol-free. I've heard of stories of Chevron/Esso/Petro-Canada gas (they're shared AFAIK) not being so good for your car.

Plus Air Miles are nice.

 

[604GTI]

I've run Chevron 94 since my first fill-up, even when I was stock. No problems as of yet.

 

[Bigbird]

I have used Chevron for the last several years, no problems.

 

[kayubassist]

shell vpower 91
it says on their pump 0% ethanol in vpower, but who knows

i hope my mechatronics goes wrong just before 64k service...

 

[eason_c]

After I ran the 94 file, don't want to switch back to 91 for V-Power..

 

[KkSc]

i used chevron for all of my cars in my house...no problem what so ever!

 

[GTIFTW]

Some people will say gas is gas and will use Tempo or some other non popular brand and all these feelings on the best gas is just in your head. This could be true but for me I have only used chevron or shell.

I can't explain it in a technical way but I had tried chevron 94 and 91 plus shell 91 a month each brand and octane rating, and shell 91 "feels" the best. When I used chevron it felt like my acceleration was slightly hesitant and rough compared to the month with shell. Whenever I used shell the gti was consistanly smooth when on the throttle and I have never switched back to chevron. The negative effects of chevron gas is barely noticable compared to shell 91 however, it is still noticable to me in my car at least.

 

[KkSc]

Some people will say gas is gas and will use Tempo or some other non popular brand and all these feelings on the best gas is just in your head. This could be true but for me I have only used chevron or shell.

I can't explain it in a technical way but I had tried chevron 94 and 91 plus shell 91 a month each brand and octane rating, and shell 91 "feels" the best. When I used chevron it felt like my acceleration was slightly hesitant and rough compared to the month with shell. Whenever I used shell the gti was consistanly smooth when on the throttle and I have never switched back to chevron. The negative effects of chevron gas is barely noticable compared to shell 91 however, it is still noticable to me in my car at least.

yeah man, i heard a lots of good thing about shell, i m going to switch to shell once i finished up my tank tonight!

 

[Vdub333]

Moral.

everyone switch to shell quick! lol

 

[KkSc]

Moral.

everyone switch to shell quick! lol

well, why not give it a try when you know there maybe a risk from chevron???

 

[GTI lover all over again]

Shell V-Power for me 99% of the time... I believe in Shell, and I'm not a big fan of Chevron since only their 94 is ethanol-free. I've heard of stories of Chevron/Esso/Petro-Canada gas (they're shared AFAIK) not being so good for your car.

Plus Air Miles are nice.

Last time I checked,

chevron supplies Shell with their gas in Vancouver since they shut down their refinery in Burnaby in 1993.