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Interesting. I don't know for certain but I assume that here in Florida we likely don't ever get winter blend fuel as there would be no need for it most of the time - unless it goes out uniformly across the country like those heavy coats that show up in all the stores here that I hardly ever see...

Fortunately I'm not looking to prove anything to anyone. As I've stated, I'm just reporting my experience which, for me, is the thing that makes the most difference. I start with that and then look for supporting data from outside my experience which is what this conversation is part of for me...

I believe I am on my way to that path as well.

My issue with Costco isn't the location as I have one roughly 5 mins from my house. My issue is we don't need nor have anywhere to store the quantities their products come in and the membership cost likely wouldn't be worth it just to buy gas.

I have continued to dig into this as is my typical behavior when something catches my attention and I've found the AAA study that has been mentioned here and in other places. I'm including the link below for those interested. Following are the key findings. For my area, the final item does not...

It sounds like you're really after a 1995 Ranger! :crackup:

I think this is the real reason they don't want to do it.

First, please accept my condolences. Next, for what it's worth, the Maverick is significantly more car-like to maneuver than a full size truck so you have that going for you. If you'll allow me, I'll "truck-splain" one of the biggest mistakes I see car folks make when driving a truck (or...

Didn't think of that naming difference but, no, Murphy isn't on that list either. I knew Costco was Kirkland and it is there.

Thanks, I've been on that site before but took another look and they say that their online directory may not have all the top tier brands but they give a link where you can see the full list and it includes stations I've never even heard of so it's not just the big boys. Walmart nor Sam's is...

Not looking to argue but I can't help but wonder if this may be a slight overgeneralization - or maybe a difference in how you define "brand". I was running Walmart gas which I've run for several years since they added gas to the edge of their parking lots here. Maybe you're thinking of that as...

I hear ya. Another old saying: You do you! 😃 I'm not trying to convince anyone, just sharing something that surprised me perhaps in part because I wasn't expecting to notice anything. I mean, it's practically brand new. I just want do all I can to keep it going down the road with as few...

Hey, you mind if I ask how old you are? I'm just curious because every time I see you post something about your Mav, I feel like you're right inside my head and near spot on in terms of what I would do given a budget to "just have fun with". The reason I ask is, for me, a big fun money budget to...

Ok. Feel free to use it or not use it as you see fit. I'm only reporting my own experience.

Techron is the name of the Chevron developed additive. There are other "fuel system cleaners" but that name would only be on that one product. If that's what you're asking.

Ok, I knew that things had changed since I took Auto Mechanics in high school because, well, that has been a while 🤔 but I guess maybe I missed some things along the way!

I'm only at about 3000 miles and I've only been running the cheap stuff. I was just so surprised at the difference this made almost immediately.

Ok, I'm going to fess up and put it out there: I've always been a "all gas is the same" kind of guy. There, I said it. But wait, there's some Paul Harvey here! So, I've seen the "geek" tell us all about the detergents and the oil and all that. But it's likely my age as much as anything, that...

My gut says that it more than just cosmetics, although that certainly plays a role. I suspect that it's "too car like" for most truck people and "too truck like" for most car people. Hence, it couldn't find a market because of the needle they were trying to thread.

Yeah and I can give you another example along these lines. I've tried on multiple occasions to research things I'm interested in and I when I ask for pricing, it always comes back way off. Even when I tell it it's off and specifically ask it to do a search and obtain current 2026 pricing, it...