Is Costco gas poor quality?

Costco's gas may often be the cheapest in town, but it's still high-quality. Kirkland Signature fuel meets Top Tier standards, which means it has deposit control additives to clean your engine and help it run more efficiently.
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Is Costco Fuel worse quality?

Costco Fuel is just another quality product and paying at the pump allows for a quick and easy refuelling experience for members. Costco say this allows them to maintain low prices.
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Why you shouldn't buy gas at Costco?

Costco's long gas station lines are notorious. People have reported waiting more than an hour for the chance to fill their vehicles, an expenditure of time that hardly justifies the few dollars that would be saved by skipping a standard gas station, where there is often no wait at all.
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Is Costco fuel Top Tier?

Costco is listed as a TOP TIER™ gasoline retailer. Find out more at www.toptiergas.com. Kirkland Signature™ Gasoline contains five times the EPA detergent requirement in both regular unleaded and premium grades, and is formulated to clean your engine and help your vehicle run like new.
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Is Costco Gas OK for your car?

Change my mind. After decades of bouncing back and forth between a million different gas stations and all the cars I've owned I can say that there is only one gas station that consistently and reliably delivers terrible performance in all of my vehicles, and that gas station is Costco.
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Which gas is better Costco or Shell?

Costco Gasoline is better than the EPA regulations for additives and detergents. It's also cheaper. So go when there are no lines and win!
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Where does Costco gasoline come from?

A: Costco buys fuel from major refineries and distributors in each area. All Kirkland Signature™ Fuel is guaranteed, just like the merchandise we sell inside the warehouse.
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What gas station has the best quality gas?

Gas Stations With The Best Quality Gas
  • #1. Editor's Pick: Chevron. By far, Chevron has the best quality gas in the United States. ...
  • #2. Costco. While you might think of Costco as a bargain brand store, they have some of the best quality gas in America. ...
  • #3. Shell. ...
  • #4. Exxon. ...
  • #5. Mobil. ...
  • #6. Texaco. ...
  • #7. BP. ...
  • #8. Marathon.
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Is Costco gas good for BMW?

We use Costco gas in all our BMW and other cars. I even use it in my Bmw m8 v8 with twin turbos. It's perfect and works well. Kirkland Signature gas meets all Top Tier requirements, including Regular, Premium and Diesel.
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How do I know if my gas is Top Tier?

The TOP TIER™ logo means you're getting fuel that meets the performance requirements set by engine manufacturers. Check the licensed brand list. If the brand of gasoline or diesel on the signage or the dispensing pump is not listed, the fuel is not TOP TIER™.
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Is Costco gas bottom of the barrel?

lol maybe you should relax, your doing a lot or research to prove a point. Bottom line is Costco fuel is Top Tier Gasoline. If you or someone else thinks that the Costco additives are some gummy substance that will foul up your injectors than pay the extra 30 cents a gallon and be happy. enjoy.
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Is Costco gas good for Mercedes?

Chances are, Costco shops around for the best price on fuel just as we motorists do. By law, all motor fuels sold to the public must contain a minimum amount of detergents required by the EPA. So, Costco gas is at least that good and probably better. Q.
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Is Shell the best gas?

Shell gas is a Top Tier gasoline and is better than off-brand gasoline as it uses additives to keep the engine clean. The Shell V-Power is a great choice for vehicles needing high octane fuel and can be beneficial for cars with turbo and supercharging injectors.
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Can Porsche use Costco gas?

Yup, all my cars. This quite simple. Start with a "Top Tier " registered fuel. It has a level of additives (mainly detergents) that have been recommended by those that actually know stuff.
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Is Costco gas good for Audi?

I have use exclusively Costco gas in my Audis, Porsches, and Miata with absolutely no issues over many years. Time to find another service center. Costco is among the highest quality, especially in states with 91.
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Is Costco gas good for Porsche?

Fuel freshness at the pump cannot be an issue as Costco sells a huge amount of fuel and aging in their tanks at the gas station is unlikely. So, unless they buy leftover base fuels stuffed away at the refiners at a discount, I don't think this is an issue as they pump high volumes.
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Is there a difference in quality of gasoline?

The short answer is 'no. ' There is no difference no matter where you buy your gas. In fact, Triple-A says it's more a myth than anything else. However, that is not to say different companies will add their 'flavor' or detergents in the gasoline with the promise of a more fuel-efficient ride.
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Do gas stations differ in quality?

There's no such thing as “better gas.” Companies like Chevron try to tell you their gasoline is superior because it has Techron in it. However, all gas has detergents that prevent clogging in the fuel injector, and no brand of gas is better quality than any other for your vehicle.
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Who has the best 93 octane gas?

Registered. Costco 93, it's top tier or BP.
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How can I get Costco gas without a membership?

The only way to buy gas at Costco without a membership is by using a Costco Shop Card (which can only be purchased by a member.) The fuel station is self-serve and you pay at the pump.
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How good is Mobil gas?

Exxon and Mobil SynergyTM gasoline contains significantly higher quantities of detergents than required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has passed key performance tests resulting in it being certified TOP TIER. TOP TIER fuel is recommended by many automakers in their vehicles' owner manuals.
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Is BP good for gas?

All of BP's grades of gasoline are Top Tier certified, meaning they have detergent levels that exceed the federal minimum standard.
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Does Costco premium fuel have ethanol?

Costco uses ethanol-compatible filters designed to catch sediment, water or phase-separated ethanol and water mixtures for locations that sell gasoline with ethanol. Costco's electronic sensors continuously monitor our underground storage tanks for water.
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What is the best time to get gas at Costco?

You'll typically have to wait in a line to fill up your gas tank on weekends at Costco. To avoid this, the single best time to get gas at Costco is weekdays between 10-11 in the morning. Most folks are busy at work and not on their lunch breaks yet.
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Why is Chevron the best gas?

Chevron gas sets itself apart from other gas stations by being a member of the Top-Tier Gasoline of brands thanks to its own patented fuel additive called Techron. This patented Techron additive is added at distribution points when tankers are filled up.
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