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The quality of gas doesn't change from station to station

KTVL News -- MEDFORD, Ore. -- Even though the price of gas varies from station to station, there is not major difference in quality.

AAA Auto Club says all gas is required to meet certain federal, state industry and environmental standards. Gas stations in the same geographical area buy its gas from the same factory. Gas in Southern Oregon is shipped from Northern California.

Regional Manager Becky Lonctot with AAA says there can be a slight difference in gas -- if a station adds engine cleaning additives to its standard recipe.

However, Lonctot says the difference isn't likely not big enough to damage a car.

"A lot of the time for pricing, we like to compare it to a grocery store," Lonctot said. "One grocery store might charge X amount for a loaf of bread and another might charge a little bit less

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Submitted May 03, 2012 By: angel4me

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danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,474 Points:1,564,510 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:38:27 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse What about Taco Bell and McDonald's ?
ttfn5tigger Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:2,028 Points:439,125 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:36:20 PM Ignore ttfn5tigger Report Abuse i knew that. I have followed gas truck from one station to another and the stations are different companies
miiike572 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:798 Points:545,440 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:32:56 PM Ignore miiike572 Report Abuse This could hurt branded stations
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,557 Points:1,498,670 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:32:50 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Buying the cheapest gas available has always served me well.
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,164 Points:660,255 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:30:54 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse Very interesting article. I was always taught to go to a "big name" station. Thanx for posting.
boborobot All-Star Author Michigan Posts:503 Points:441,615 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:30:41 PM Ignore boborobot Report Abuse Baron62nd has it right.
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gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,528 Points:2,331,395 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:25:53 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse Good to know.
skyking19 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,021 Points:1,722,615 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:25:50 PM Ignore skyking19 Report Abuse yeah right
leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,677 Points:1,066,790 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:21:29 PM Ignore leemun Report Abuse Except Chevron has Techron to make your cae smile.
acvw74 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,115 Points:712,175 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:19:14 PM Ignore acvw74 Report Abuse ok
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,293 Points:1,653,910 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:18:16 PM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse At least it's supposed to be the same, it comes off one truck.
bigLtowing Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,974 Points:619,290 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:14:12 PM Ignore bigLtowing Report Abuse ok
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,690 Points:2,648,725 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:13:18 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse In this area there are multiple refineries.
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,910 Points:1,928,350 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:12:31 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse Unless, you get an added feature you don't want water in your gas!
Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,704 Points:1,480,985 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:12:17 PM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse The brands have different additives and detergents. Regardless of the additives, there are standards that each grade must meet. Some brands my exceed the minimum standards by a greater margin than others.
w9med Champion Author Gary Posts:1,128 Points:329,945 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:11:12 PM Ignore w9med Report Abuse Always figured
saleboss Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,954 Points:1,184,550 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:09:45 PM Ignore saleboss Report Abuse Well, duh!
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:6,089 Points:1,740,895 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:09:34 PM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse somewhat.
Fedorov91 Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,475 Points:903,435 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:09:28 PM Ignore Fedorov91 Report Abuse true
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,716 Points:605,975 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:05:28 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse just like fresh bread and veggies, gas has a shelf life and can go bad. your engine will tell you if you listen to it. look for the station that does a lot of gas pumping as it will be fresher.
bdlewis Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,384 Points:382,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:04:37 PM Ignore bdlewis Report Abuse Most of the time.
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,764 Points:1,238,390 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 10:03:23 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Via no difference....
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,445 Points:1,665,645 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:51:53 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse BUT YOU CAN GET BAD GAS!
KWM2011 Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,451 Points:351,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:50:58 PM Ignore KWM2011 Report Abuse Sure.
ericbcire Champion Author Nevada Posts:4,660 Points:1,294,435 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:47:09 PM Ignore ericbcire Report Abuse You pay for the "brand" in any product.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,745 Points:3,519,480 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:42:24 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Name brands for gasoline are not worth the extra cost.
cmsense Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,358 Points:165,345 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:40:10 PM Ignore cmsense Report Abuse Difference is amount of cleaning agents and ETOH.
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SoutheastdannyB All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:590 Points:581,880 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:38:11 PM Ignore SoutheastdannyB Report Abuse didn't think so.
jackster111 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,529 Points:452,060 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:34:18 PM Ignore jackster111 Report Abuse Interesting
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broscheanu Sophomore Author Oakland Posts:242 Points:515,245 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:29:16 PM Ignore broscheanu Report Abuse There seems to be a difference in the amount of cleaning agents added to gasoline. Visit toptiergas.com. Some manufacturers, like Audi, recommend top tier gas in their vehicles, therefore it must be better quality. The octane number is the same across the board, that has already been established.
cashpayer Sophomore Author Raleigh Posts:147 Points:81,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:28:20 PM Ignore cashpayer Report Abuse For at least the last twenty years I've never found a noticeable difference. That was until I finally found 87 octane non-ethanol on my last fill-up. Now my car feels spunky again. Big difference if you get off ethanol.
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,717 Points:2,360,145 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:26:57 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse For the most part this is correct. In the old days there were off-brands that left a margin for error. Now almost all stations are branded and get their gas from the same place, blending proprietary additives at delivery to the station.
pickledude72 Champion Author California Posts:1,121 Points:841,240 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:26:51 PM Ignore pickledude72 Report Abuse whatever
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,591 Points:1,910,640 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:24:03 PM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse just the price
nascar1411 Champion Author Idaho Posts:2,028 Points:689,040 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:22:04 PM Ignore nascar1411 Report Abuse of course it does.
5kvdave All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:688 Points:350,000 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:21:42 PM Ignore 5kvdave Report Abuse How clean can diesel be.
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SSchmidty Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,487 Points:1,803,630 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:11:56 PM Ignore SSchmidty Report Abuse Boy, that is only part of the story...don't forget with almost NO ties between the name on the gas pump and the source of the refined gas...THERE really can be the same source for all manner of competitors at the distribution level!
ratones1 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,987 Points:756,005 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:10:06 PM Ignore ratones1 Report Abuse OF COURSE ITS DIFFERENCE!!!
Jkent1953 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,126 Points:467,660 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:09:41 PM Ignore Jkent1953 Report Abuse Additives still make a difference in the internal parts of your engine.
200porter Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,200 Points:568,860 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:08:11 PM Ignore 200porter Report Abuse But there's still a difference.
mabrams184 Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,176 Points:557,205 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:07:25 PM Ignore mabrams184 Report Abuse Some people just will not believe that.
RBob Champion Author Portland Posts:3,465 Points:2,372,680 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:06:48 PM Ignore RBob Report Abuse You have always been able to tell if Medford gas comes from California or Oregon/Washington. In many areas gas comes from the same source no matter the brand and in other areas it may shipped in from different areas. Additives do change from station to station but basic gas is highly regulated.
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:6,487 Points:1,329,565 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:05:57 PM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse A lot of people beg to differ.
tampacrvdriver Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,465 Points:738,765 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 9:02:33 PM Ignore tampacrvdriver Report Abuse Another article filled with lies.
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PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,134 Points:1,885,580 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 3, 2012 8:56:31 PM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse Nice to know but, oops!, mistakes are made in delivery and storage.