Ok, well, since names are being mentioned... What about putting in Amsoil Fuel Treatment in at every fill? Doesn't that also cut down on the crud? We've used it on ALL of our trucks, from the '00 F150, to the Excursion, the Honda (I know, car), and ALL of our Freightliners. It gave me 2 more mpg in the Honda and 2.6 in the Excursion. Not sure about the old 150.

 

Shell is not the same as Texaco and Chevron.

Amsoil PI is a great fuel treatment but Techron is easier to get.

 

I seriously doubt anyone can really consider a difference of .2 mpg as a measurable difference also I doubt that it can be attributed to a change in gasoline. That is, that difference is _so_ small it could be from anything. I've yet to match my mpg to that small of a difference even using the same gasoline. I also apply the same logic to "runs smoother".

 

Texaco is the same as Shell, here. They both have the Techron signs and the same truck delivers.

 

Right! But both import Middle Eastern oil - Commies

 

Texaco and Chevron are the same company. They both use Techron.
Shell uses V-power which they claim is not Techron. It seems odd to me that they would use a competitors cleaner if they claim theirs is better. Must be a distribution issue in your area.

 

Either that or I'm confused! That's always a possibility!

 

oops! mybad

 

that shell tanker loads out of the same riser that unbranded fuel comes from. also that squeaky clean shell tanker could have loaded red farm fuel on the load before he went to that squeaky clean shell station

 

Not according to Shell.

 

are you allowed to watch tv by yourself? if you believe everything you are told, your credit card bill must be a bit much after a evening of watching the home shopping network

 

Very intelligent response.
Next time provide some facts and offer useful information to the thread instead of insults. Insults only show who you are and do not bother me.
Also re-read my post that you quoted and you will see I said "most areas" and "exceptions to every rule". I understand the distribution of fuels varies from area to area. You obviously have had a different experience.
Up here in New England you only see Shell trucks at Shell stations. Up here I get the best mileage and performance out of Shell and Sunoco. Unfortunately they are also more expensive so I will get Citgo at my neighorhood convenience store quite often as well. I get the worst performance from Mobil although they claim to be very clean as well. I have documented every tank of fuel since I bought my truck. I now have over 121K and a very good idea of whose fuel works best for me. Your mileage may vary.

By the way I do not get my info from television. I do not have credit cards. And I do not believe everything you are telling me and do not expect you to believe me either.