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MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
Dec 17, 2017

ARCO TOP TIER GASOLINE

While waiting for a traffic light, I was handed a shiny flier with the ARCO label on it. "Top Tier Fuel" it shouted (exclamation point).

Top tier fuel by definition, has to have all of the driveability and system protection goodies, like METAL DEACTIVATOR and high temperature carbon formation inhibition.

I have no idea or proof if the station is actually handling Top Tier fuel but rather I am reporting on the flier I was handed. USA brand stations continue to be priced 35 centavos/litro higher than other stations. But rumor is rife that the new stations are delivering litros completos. Six percent of three dollars and forty cents (gallon) isn't chicken feed according to my wallet.
  • I researched this "Top Tier Gas" subject a few years ago. This "grade" of gas suposivly has some extra stuff in it...but for me,especially with my RV, the reality is:

    When traveling , say, coast to coast or a long trip that requires on the road fillups, when y'need gas, y'need gas. SOMWHERE...you might find "top tier". Also, IMO,(again reality), it doesn't matter at all if you NEVER get "Top Tier". Gas is gas, comes from the same tank farm and these whatever additives are added to the tanker truck there, depending on the brand.

    Here, in beautiful downtown New Jersey, only VALERO has "Top Tier" stickers on their pumps. So...with all the brands available to me...and only 1 brand mentioning it, how important is it?