Updated: 09.10.2019 11:46:04
Judge: David Weinberg
*Overview of the best in the opinion of the editors of the site. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
Every car owner knows how much the quality of gasoline affects the driving characteristics of the car. The octane number is slightly less than the nominal - and that's it, the engine cannot raise the speed to a normal level. In addition, low-quality gasoline can adversely affect the condition of the car - and with regular refueling with unsuitable fuel, the engine will fail very soon.
For car owners who want to refuel only with fuel that meets all standards, we have prepared a rating of the top 10 gas stations in terms of gasoline quality.
Rating of the best gas stations by the quality of gasoline
| Nomination | a place | gas station | rating |
| Rating of the best gas stations by the quality of gasoline | 10 | 4.1 | |
| 9 | 4.2 | ||
| 8 | 4.3 | ||
| 7 | 4.4 | ||
| 6 | 4.5 | ||
| 5 | 4.6 | ||
| 4 | 4.7 | ||
| 3 | 4.8 | ||
| 2 | 4.9 | ||
| 1 | 5.0 |
10th place: Bashneft
The Bashkir network of gas stations "Bashneft" is characterized by an acceptable quality of gasoline. Gas stations of this company operate throughout Russia. Basically, at Bashneft gas stations they pour gasoline of their own production and processing, which is exported from the Ufa oil refinery.
The quality of gasoline is uniform and equally acceptable throughout the country, except for individual gas stations in the Ulyanovsk region. However, it is still not recommended to refuel vehicles that are sensitive to the octane number of fuel at Bashneft. But for engines that are resistant to the effects of not always high-quality gasoline, the one presented at these gas stations is suitable.
It should be noted that Bashneft gas stations regularly receive negative reviews for the quality of service and infrastructure. So if you want to take a break after a long road rather than refuel, then you should choose some kind of gas station.
9th place: Lukoil
Lukoil also has its own gasoline supplier. It is obtained at the Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery. This production center has recently been upgraded and is now equipped with new deep distillation units that are capable of producing fuel that meets Euro-5 standards.
However, the quality of gasoline at Lukoil gas stations is constantly changing. There are batches that are characterized by a high degree of purity and correspond to their octane number, thanks to which the car drives smoothly and confidently. And there are - poor quality, leading to jerks and other problems with transport management.
At the Lukoil gas station, in addition to standard fuel, you can buy gasoline of the Ekto Plus brand. Of course, it is a little more expensive, but worth it. The quality of this gasoline is usually at a high level. Also, special additives are added to it, which extend the life of the engine and ensure environmental friendliness.
8th place: Tatneft
The Tatneft gas station network purchases gasoline from a Moscow refinery. And this is an important plus for residents of the capital and adjacent territories. They are provided with quality fuel at affordable prices.
But the inhabitants of the regions are not so lucky. At the Tatneft gas station, they may encounter low-quality fuel, which is literally stale. So, it is the regional drivers who say that after refueling at Tatneft, there is a prolonged acceleration and uneven movement of the car. The capital also note the high quality of gasoline.
Similarly, the residents of the capital were lucky with the service, as well as additional services. Gas stations located inside the Moscow region, as well as along the most loaded highways, have a good infrastructure. Here you can pump up the wheels, drink coffee, and just relax. There are no additional services at gas stations outside the most trafficked roads.
7th place: BP (British Petroleum)
The British company British Petroleum - or BP for short - cooperates with Rosneft on the Russian market. Both of these gas station networks receive gasoline from two oil refineries - Ryazan and Yaroslavl. And, apparently, this explains the uneven quality of fuel at BP stations.
BP's Russian filling stations offer Ultimate quality fuel with a high degree of refinement, nominal octane rating and special additives that reduce engine wear and increase overall environmental friendliness. And in most cases it is. But sometimes, according to drivers, the quality of fuel is noticeably reduced - apparently, when changing supplier-refinery.
But BP gas stations offer a full range of additional services. Even small regional venues have a mini-market, friendly employees, you can pump up the wheels - and in some cases even vacuum the interior.
6th place: "Neftmagistral"
Filling stations of the Neftmagistral network could become one of the best in terms of fuel quality - they always have a uniform and above average fuel quality. In addition, they have an understandable bonus program, thanks to which, once in a certain period, you can significantly save money or even fill up your car for free.
However, everything is blocked by one important “but”. According to reports from drivers, at the filling stations of the Neftemagistral network, such a problem as underfilling of fuel is regularly encountered.
However, according to some car owners, some especially old gas stations use metal containers to store gasoline. Because of this, the quality of the fuel is reduced. New containers made of composite materials have been installed only at some stations.
Due to underfilling of fuel and not always of uniform quality, the network of filling stations "Neftemagistral" goes only to the 6th place in our rating.
5th place: EKA
The EKA filling station network is a practically independent and rather young transport company. Therefore, its employees try to monitor the quality of gasoline. True, fuel is bought at factories that belong to competing companies - Gazprom Neft and Rosneft. In addition, EKA gas stations are extremely difficult - yes, in fact, almost impossible - to meet outside the Moscow Ring Road.
EKA filling stations are characterized by high quality gasoline. More precisely - consistently high, that is, moving from one site to another there is no risk of "running into" fuel with a low octane rating or poor cleaning. In addition, EKA is characterized by an adequate pricing policy.
On the other hand, the pricing policy is by no means uniform. At some EKA gas stations, gasoline may be unreasonably expensive. Therefore, it is best to constantly fill the tank at the stations of this network and participate in the loyalty program - and then you can save money or get fuel at "normal" prices.
4th place: "Track"
The network of gas stations "Trassa", as the name implies, is based on the largest transport routes in our country. And it is clear that on long trips - for example, on the M4 - the quality of the fuel is crucial. No one wants the car to stop picking up acceleration or start to jerk in the stream in sections at a speed of 90-120 kilometers per hour.
Therefore, at the Trassa gas station, the quality of gasoline is consistently high. The company purchases fuel at a Moscow oil refinery owned by Gazpromneft.
But with the pricing policy of "Trassa" they miscalculated a little. In the Moscow region, where most of the filling stations of this network are located, there are also less expensive sites. So, on average, fuel at Trassa gas stations costs 10-30 kopecks more than competitors. When refueling a full tank, the overpayment can be very significant.
3rd place: Rosneft
Rosneft filling station network is one of the largest transport companies in the country. She owns several oil refineries at once, as well as a huge number of gas stations. Fuel is brought to them from the Ryazan, Yaroslavl and Saratov refineries.
That is why the quality of gasoline on them is high - but at the same time unstable. That is, at one gas station, the fuel can be excellent, at another - a little worse, at the third - a little better, and so on. And it is precisely because of this small number of "bad" stations (about 1 out of 10) that this network takes an honorable third place in our rating.
The pricing policy at Rosneft filling stations is adequate. In addition, it has a loyalty program, that is, with a regular purchase of fuel, you can get additional discounts here. Most gas stations have additional services - from mini-cafes to pumping wheels. A nice bonus is the cleanliness - even in the toilets.
2nd place: Shell
You should go to Shell gas stations for premium gasoline. Of course, it is somewhat more expensive than usual, but the price justifies itself. Premium fuel has a stable octane number, a high degree of purification, and is also supplemented with special additives that reduce fuel consumption and vehicle wear. Thus, Shell is the choice of motorists who take care of their "iron horse" and are ready to spend money on it.
But conventional fuel at Shell is of “above average” quality. And this is not at all justified by the relatively high cost - a liter of classic AI-92 or AI-95 at these stations can cost 10-40 kopecks more than competitors.
However, if you regularly refuel and have a special bonus card (including an electronic one), you can save money. Even on premium fuel.
1st place: Gazpromneft
Gazpromneft offers not only consistently high quality fuel with an honest octane rating and no underfilling, but also many additional services. So, at these gas stations there is always a small minimarket, the ability to pump up the wheels, vacuum the interior or even wash the headlights. Therefore, many motorists choose this particular network.
G-Drive branded fuel is recommended for purchase. This is a completely traditional AI-95, which has only undergone additional cleaning. Also, special additives are added to it, which positively affect the driving characteristics and reliability of the car.
However, other types of gasoline at Gazprom Neft are also good. And it is precisely in this that an important drawback lies, with which you will have to come to terms.
Gas stations of Gazpromneft are very popular among motorists due to the combination of price and quality. And therefore, there are often queues at the stations, a relatively long service and not always clean. Employees simply do not have time to cope with all the visitors.
The price of fuel is adequate. And thanks to bonus programs, you can save even more.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
We recommend refueling only at well-known network gas stations located near large settlements or along busy highways. There are many options: BP, Shell, LUKOIL, Gazpromneft, Rosneft, Neste, Tatneft. The results of our examinations of gasolines of these brands usually looked decent. And the probability of running into bad fuel at such gas stations is much lower than that of one-day companies. Outward signs of trustworthy gas stations are a clean area, modern fuel dispensers, bright signs, a shop with a toilet and other attributes of civilization.
Try to avoid twin gas stations painted "under the company" and called almost the same - for example, RV instead of BP or LIKOIL instead of LUKOIL. Not all yellow-green gas stations are BP, and yellow-red are Shell. And never fill in fuel that is significantly (several rubles) cheaper than at a nearby branded gas station: there is a high risk of purchasing disgusting gasoline.
Octane number
The requirements for the octane number of gasoline can vary from model to model, even among cars of the same brand. The manufacturer must indicate this parameter in the instruction manual and often duplicates the data on the inside of the gas tank flap.
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If the manual recommends a specific octane number, follow those directions. But more often the manufacturer gives a plug: for example, 92–95. In this case, you can use both gasolines, but the 95th is still preferable, because the 92nd often turns out to be 89th. Yes, and the car will go on the 95th a little more fun, and the appetite of the motor will certainly be more modest. True, it is unlikely that it will be possible to compensate for the difference in prices between these types of fuel - it is cheaper to refuel with the 92nd.
As for gasoline with an octane rating of 98, its scope is highly accelerated, supercharged engines that require fuel with high knock resistance. There is simply no need to fill the 98th in a conventional, naturally aspirated engine. First, it's expensive. Secondly, you will not feel any advantages. But the disadvantages are quite possible - for example, fuel consumption may increase. Calls to thoughtlessly fill in all cars with the 98th, “because it is better,” let's leave it to the conscience of marketers. For those who are interested in the nuances, we advise you to re-read our material “A delicacy for the motor” (ЗР, 2015, No. 6).
And if the interval 95–98 is indicated in the instructions for a car with a turbo engine? In this case, you can constantly ride on the 95th, and pour the 98th only in extreme heat. The fact is that with an increase in ambient temperature, the likelihood of detonation increases, so high-octane gasoline will come in handy.
Environmental class
This is another important parameter to consider when choosing gasoline. The rule is simple: the higher the environmental class, the better the gasoline. That is, if the third ecoclass is indicated in the TCP, then it is absolutely safe to fill in fourth-class gasoline. But the reverse replacement is permissible only as a necessary measure. True, fuel of a class below the third should not be sold today, and gasolines of the fourth and fifth classes differ from each other mainly in the amount of sulfur - 50 ppm versus 10 ppm (ppm - ppm, or one millionth). Its content is limited in order to extend the life of the converter, and the engine will practically not feel the difference between these gasolines.
If the class is not indicated on the fuel dispenser of the gas station at all, it's not worth the risk. In extreme cases, if the tank is empty and refueling cannot be avoided, do not be too lazy to ask the operator for a fuel quality certificate - there you will definitely find information about the environmental class of gasoline. And on the check it must be indicated (for example, class 4). If instead of an environmental class, the words Euro or something like that flaunts on the columns, you should know that this is an advertising move that has nothing to do with the real environmental properties of the fuel being sold.
If the car is designed for the 76th or 80th gasoline, then feel free to fill in the 92nd of any environmental class. At the same time, it is desirable to increase the ignition timing: the owners of ancient cars know how to do this.
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Which gasoline to prefer - regular or "improved"? The advantage of branded gasolines is their increased washing ability, which helps to remove dirt from the elements of the power system (although detergents should be present in any high-class gasoline, but oil will not spoil the porridge). The disadvantage is the higher price.
As for the promises of an increase in power, this is an unsubstantiated, unsubstantiated advertisement. A positive effect is possible, but this is not about increasing power, but about restoring it to passport values after cleaning a dirty motor.
For those who have been driving on regular gasoline for a long time and decided to switch to “washing” fuel, I recommend doing it gradually. First, add gasoline with a detergent additive to a tank half-filled with regular fuel. Then, having worked out the tank already by three quarters, add improved gasoline again. And then refuel only to them. Perhaps, if the pollution was strong, you will have to change the fuel filter.
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How attentive are you to the quality of fueled gasoline? And what are the main criteria you use in choosing a gas station? Today, the article will consider the rating of the TOP 10 best gas stations in the country where you can fill up the tank without fear for the quality of the fuel.
How does the quality of gasoline differ at different gas stations?
First you need to understand what constitutes high-quality and low-quality gasoline.
Of course, you cannot determine high-quality gasoline by eye, since a special laboratory is engaged in this, which determines the main characteristics of the fuel:
- Fractional composition.
- Octane number.
- The amount of impurities.
Although experienced drivers can tell about the quality of gasoline by listening to their car (according to drivers, the main indicators will be the sound and thrust of the engine, as well as the smell of exhaust gas). If you are not used to such methods for determining the quality of gasoline, an employee of the Express-News Agency suggests using the following methods:
- Look at the color, it should be a light golden hue (according to experts, the color of the 92nd gasoline is orange-red, and the 95th is yellow-green).
- Check gasoline for fat content: if you drop a little on the skin or paper and at the same time leave a greasy trace, then diesel fuel has been added. High-quality gasoline on a sheet of paper will evaporate, and the skin will dry.
- If there is a large amount of impurities in gasoline, then a strong smell of sulfur will be felt.
And what affects the low quality of gasoline?
- This may be a failure to comply with the basic rules for the storage and transportation of fuel.
- Dirty fuel. It is not uncommon for engine failures to be associated with this particular item.
- Inconsistency of gasoline labeling with real quality.
- Low quality fuel additives. Although it will be sold at the same price as normal gasoline, it will do much more harm.
Rating of gas stations by quality of gasoline in 2018
And now let's go directly to the ranking of the top 10 gas stations, which are selected based on the results of surveys and ongoing laboratory experiments.
The quality of gasoline complies with Euro-5 standards, and this is not the first time the company has received the "Environmental Label" award. There is an additional plus for gas station customers: quite affordable prices and more than a wide choice of fuel. Whatever fuel is used for your car, most likely you will find it at this gas station.
2. Gazpromneft
One of the largest networks of gas stations in Russia. The fuel at the gas station complies with the Euro-4 standard, justifies the name and the presence of gas refueling at the stations. The indicated octane values are written without additional increases. In addition, gas stations have reasonable prices, competent staff, and there is an additional bonus in the form of coffee and driver's rest areas.
According to many drivers, Shell gas stations are only slightly inferior to Gazpromneft gas stations. This company is a major global fuel producer. Its gas stations are well known not only to Russians, but also to residents of different countries of the world.
Across the globe, Shell deservedly wins the hearts of its consumers. One of the main directions in the company is work on the environmental friendliness of the produced fuel. Although for Russian drivers this criterion is still not the main one.
4. Rosneft
This company in the Russian market boasts not only the quality of gasoline, but also a license to sell British Petroleum fuel. By the way, BP is the world's largest concern for the production and processing of oil.
This fuel consistently meets all major norms and standards in Europe. As far as Rosneft's own production is concerned, maintaining its current status as one of the most important state-owned oil refining companies adds to Rosneft certain obligations to maintain the high quality of gasoline at its filling stations.
This company can be recognized as one of the leading companies in terms of the number of gas stations in Russia. TNK traditionally tries to maintain a guaranteed high quality of fuel, thanks to which it got into the rating of the best filling stations in Russia. The fuel produced by the company complies with the Euro-5 standard, prices and quality are in the best ratio.
TNK gasoline contains additional additives that allow the engine to consume fuel economically. Gas stations of this company can be found not only in Russia, but also in the CIS.
Most opinions say that the fuel here is of more than satisfactory quality. Although the company itself is not engaged in the supply of fuel at the federal level, but has focused on Moscow and the Moscow region. In addition to high-quality gasoline, customers also note highly qualified personnel and well-equipped rest areas for the driver.
7. Sibneft
These gas stations differ from the rest mainly in that they have made the maximum emphasis on the profile side of their stations. The company itself uses very powerful equipment, thanks to which it is possible to obtain raw materials at a greater depth than that of its main competitors.
There are no associated services that are so often developed at the expense of gas stations. Rather, on the contrary, here you can find an exclusive line of products that was created back in 2013, and since then has been the conqueror of many drivers. The choice of fuel here, as a rule, is wide, and the prices are quite affordable.
8. Phaeton Aero
At Phaeton gas stations, fuel is supplied by several plants at once. Basically, these are the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries. This network of gas stations is one of the oldest in the country, and is most often found in the northern capital of Russia, as well as its region.
In addition to a wide range of gasoline, these gas stations also provide additional services: 24-hour supermarkets, cafes and pharmacies, as well as a car wash and tire service at most stations. However, despite the company's constant assurances of maintaining high quality, there are several reviews of the unfortunate experience of refueling when cars simply stalled.
9. Tatneft
The main fuel supplier for Tatneft's gas station network is the Moscow Oil Refinery. And this should already guarantee the quality of the fuel. However, it is noteworthy that the reviews about this gas station are either very good or very bad. There is no golden mean yet.
Admittedly, the company does not hide the addition of certain additives to the fuel. That's just what these additives are, and how they affect the car, is no longer specified. But the prices here can be found below average, plus a good additional service: competent staff, the presence of shops and cafeterias.
MTK is the first and so far the only filling station network controlled by the Moscow Government. That is why these gas stations are subject to the most stringent control over the quality of gasoline and diesel. The fuel here complies with the Euro-4 standard, and is kept environmentally friendly. These filling stations will delight drivers with rather low prices compared to other competitors in Moscow and the Moscow region.
And yet, despite the quality and advantage of fuels labeled 95 and 98, it is worthwhile to understand that the engine was originally created for a specific fuel.
Therefore, if the manual recommends the 92nd brand of gasoline, there is absolutely no need to overpay for the 95th or 98th. Although separately, of course, they will show the best performance. But this will not mean that gasoline with the number 92 is of poor quality. But in cases where the range from 95 to 98 is indicated in the recommendation regarding fuel, it is really worth choosing the latest brand of gasoline.
Every owner of an iron horse wants it to serve as long as possible. In order for this to happen, high-quality fuel is needed. And therefore, everyone needs to know which gas stations have the best quality gasoline. Now there are quite a few companies that provide services for the sale of diesel fuel, gasoline and gas. There is a lot of information on the Internet, newspapers and on television about which companies are better and why. But just knowing the ratings of gas stations or trusting someone else is not enough, it is better to learn to understand the characteristics and properties of gasoline on your own. Therefore, let's first analyze what nuances there are in the properties of gasoline, how to distinguish good from bad, and then look at the rating of gas stations in terms of gasoline quality in 2017.
Components of the quality of gasoline
Gasoline is different in its composition and the brand of gasoline also depends on it.
Its most important feature is the ability to burn, and it is better not to instantly catch fire and burn out, but gradually, because otherwise there would be an excessive load on the engine.
There are many requirements for gasoline now, because a lot depends on what the car was refueled with, but at least it must satisfy at least the main ones:
- Optimal evaporation ability. Firstly, it is necessary during storage and transportation, and secondly, it is necessary for good flammability of the fuel.
- Least ability to corrode. Gasoline should not adversely affect the car.
- Gasoline should have a minimal impact on the environment.
- The ability to pump. In extreme conditions, at different temperatures and pressures, gasoline must be pumped through many vehicle systems.
- Good ability to burn, which will release the maximum amount of energy, and the emission of harmful substances will be the smallest.
There are several tricks that will help you independently determine the quality of gasoline using improvised means:
- Determining the quality of gasoline using plain paper. Take white paper and apply a few drops of gasoline on it. If the sheet has not changed its color - everything is fine, if on the contrary - the color has changed, a greasy spot has appeared and something else, then the gasoline is of poor quality.
- To find out if there is water in the fuel, type it into a transparent container, a vessel. And then throw in quite a bit of manganese. If there is water in the fuel, then it will turn the color of the fuel into a slightly pink liquid.
- If you want to check gasoline for resin content, then it is enough to drop a little gasoline on the glass and set it on fire, and then observe. The color will tell about the resin content. White means there are either none at all, or very few, but yellow-brown colors promise a high resin content, which means harm to the engine.
- The easiest way, which does not even need additional materials, is to determine the quality with the help of your skin. Just put a little gasoline on the back of your hand and wait until it dries completely, and then, almost by analogy with the first method, take a closer look at the remaining trace. If gasoline left behind a greasy stain, then it has a high concentration of impurities.
- Alternatively, you can try to determine the quality of gasoline by smell, but this is if you have a good sense of smell. Then you can smell, for example, sulfur.
Top gas stations 2017
Since we figured out the independent definition of quality, now it’s worth understanding what criteria to determine the quality of gasoline at a gas station.
Gas stations love to cheat, so you need to be on the alert. First of all, pay attention to the price factor. A large difference in price from other gas stations a priori cannot ensure the quality of gasoline.
Which station will operate at a loss. In addition, you can study the gasoline passport, which must be on the information stand. It indicates the brand of gasoline that customers fill up with, according to what standards it is produced and by whom, how environmentally friendly it is. If there is no passport and the date on it is more than two weeks, it is not worth refueling with gasoline at such gas stations.
Which gas station should I fill up at? Below is a rating of Russian gas stations for this year.
Rosneft. According to surveys, the majority of Russians refuel at these gas stations. Rosneft has won the popularity of our citizens with a wide network of filling stations and excellent product quality, in which there are no impurities. In addition, there is a careful selection of types of gasoline and you will not meet someone who accidentally got here. The difference between any gas station of this company is the strict observance of all the rules, for which they have gained their popularity.
Lukoil. To date, gasoline is one of the best in several respects at once. First of all, in terms of compliance with Euro standards, and not the old ones, but modern ones - the fourth and fifth grades. Such fuel, in addition to saving the car's engine, also saves the environment, since these standards are aimed at reducing the harmful impact on the environment.
Phaeton Aero. This is a dealer of StatOil, a company originally from Germany. The quality of gasoline brought from abroad meets all modern requirements and standards. Gasoline of this company does not contain harmful impurities and is very environmentally friendly. In addition, the NRG brand produced by this company is in great demand for some fuel systems.
Gazpromneft. In their assortment they have gasoline, which is used to increase engine power, they are often refueled by racers. Gazprom Neft produces products that can compete with European counterparts with dignity, and in some cases even overtake them. For example, a company produces gasoline that can reduce the acceleration time of a car by a few seconds.
track. This company appeared not so long ago, but it has already managed to declare itself and inspire confidence. Especially against the background of other brands, Premium Sport 95 stands out. Gasoline is distinguished by its economy and environmental friendliness, as well as professionally selected additives.
The quality of gasoline at gas stations does not depend on the availability of cafes, discounts are just pleasant things. Therefore, it is better to fill up with gasoline only at proven gas stations. In any case, you can always ask for a certificate for the product and clarify the manufacturer.
Many drivers do not attach much importance to such a factor as the quality of gasoline they fill their cars with. It all depends on how long the car was refueled with poor quality fuel, and what was its composition.
A person who becomes the owner of a car immediately faces the problem of choosing a place where he will refuel his vehicle.
Where does low quality gasoline come from?
For example, yesterday diesel fuel was transported in a tank, and today gasoline is transported in an unwashed tank. Under the guise of AI 95, a product with an octane rating of 92 can be sold; or the mixture being poured does not meet modern characteristics, which also adversely affects many vehicle systems. So at what gas stations to fill up a car in Moscow and other cities of the country?
Despite the fact that some gas stations have good reviews, sometimes they also have poor quality fuels. The remaining water mixes with the fuel and later enters the car's tank, which eventually leads to engine problems.
Gasoline is different in its composition and the brand of gasoline also depends on it. Determining the quality of gasoline using plain paper. If you want to check gasoline for resin content, then it is enough to drop a little gasoline on the glass and set it on fire, and then observe. Alternatively, you can try to determine the quality of gasoline by smell, but this is if you have a good sense of smell.
So it became known that the Moscow Oil Refinery, the main supplier of fuel to the capital, does not produce “winter” grades of gasoline at all. However, the calorific value of MTBE is about 20% lower than that of the gasoline in which it is poured. Therefore, such fuel makes cars accelerate "smoother", something that does not use octane correcting additives.
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Independent gasoline test in the laboratory
The first surprise was the search for a laboratory that can test gasoline. I poured gasoline into plastic canisters specially designed for gasoline. For testing, standard 95th gasoline was taken.
Moreover, the equipment in a mobile laboratory is an order of magnitude more expensive than the equipment in the same MADI, where earlier bloggers posted a video about the discrepancy between the OCTIS 2 readings and real data. The quality of gasoline, its brand, is the price tag for gasoline at gas stations, and we all pay a full ruble for each liter of fuel. But as soon as you try to measure fuel from a neighboring refinery, you get a complete mess. By the fact that it is necessary to calibrate for a specific production. 92 benzin9min-25sec on the video about 92 benzene - taking out his device from Gazpromneft, the author says, without releasing it into the last test tube with rosneft, that rosneft gives the best result. They are bulky, expensive, there are few of them, measurement costs tangible money. But it's really OCTANE MEASUREMENT. The manufacturers of this shit decided to get around all these difficulties. Use OKTIS-2 to quickly and accurately determine the octane number of gasoline.
The rating of filling stations by the quality of gasoline 2015-2016 will help to deal with these issues and provides the top ten leaders in the Russian fuel market. The fuel undergoes strict quality control, meets the Euro 4 standard and is considered environmentally friendly. Gasoline supplied to Tatneft filling stations undergoes strict control and is produced at the Moscow Oil Refinery. Phaeton Aero filling stations also made it to the top ten in terms of gasoline quality. At the moment, the gas station has a new unique fuel of the highest quality - this is AI-95 Premium Sport. Fuel prices are a little high, but this disadvantage can be forgiven due to high-quality gasoline with powerful additives that ensure engine durability and high power during operation.
After all, the quality of fuel can have a variety of effects: and it is not a fact that the consequences will please the car owner. In addition, the poor quality of gasoline leads to the fact that the engine deteriorates and breaks down.
The fractional composition determines the evaporation temperature of gasoline, the operation of the engine in various conditions, and its service life. It is possible to determine all these indicators only in laboratory conditions, but not all drivers take this measure in order to find out exactly where to refuel their car.
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After all, low-quality fuel has a very negative effect, in particular, on the operation of the engine and, in general, on the operation of the entire mechanism of the car. It indicates the standard, the place of the spill, the environmental friendliness of the fuel. If a trace of a drop of gasoline on the skin leaves a roughness, then the gasoline is of high quality. If a precipitate falls out, then this is an indicator of bad fuel.
You will not find random gasoline when refueling at the Rosneft gas station. There is no low quality fuel here, and the company itself is interested in selling pure gasoline without impurities. The advantages of Lukoil gas stations are not only that they sell high-quality fuel. Finally, the Licard discount card from Lukoil makes it possible to purchase any type of fuel at gas stations throughout Russia. Today, at Trassa gas stations, you can purchase new Premium-Sport-95 gasoline. Fuel quality control showed the best result at gas stations of Magistral networks. In addition to powerful and clean fuel, at the gas stations of this company you will always find a high level of service, no matter in which part of Russia you are.
It turned out that the samples for the sulfur index corresponded to class 4, which is very good. All well-known brands were included in the rating of filling stations. The quality of service and the availability of infrastructure were also noted.
Which gasoline is better AI-92 or AI-95?
After that, its quality decreases - perhaps the company has a long-term unsold batch of fuel that needs to be sold to someone. For each type of fuel, you can get information about the presence of various impurities in them - the seller should not hide such data from the buyer. At such times, there are always a large number of customers at the gas station, which means that the likelihood of filling a car with a “stale” product is reduced. The partner of the company is the world-famous manufacturer Stat Oil. In Europe, the quality of fuel is very closely monitored. The company monitors its products and constantly conducts unscheduled quality checks, which allows us to offer people gasoline and diesel fuel to the highest standards.
But even if the driver refuels the AI-92 by mistake, then nothing bad will happen. Almost any car in our time is able to run on fuel with a lower octane rating than required. The same information is confirmed by the technical director of Ford. He also added that when refueling gasoline with "branded" additives, the driver will hardly notice the difference. Each of us would like to refuel with high-quality gasoline, but, unfortunately, in the whole country, the quality of fuel leaves much to be desired.
Therefore, the injector should be refueled at the network of gas stations where gasoline is better. But, nevertheless, such an appearance does not mean that high-quality gasoline will be poured into the car. This virtually eliminates the ingress of low-quality gasoline directly to the gas station, and therefore into the car tank. Not knowing where 98 gasoline is better means having constant problems with the fuel system. In general, in order to find a high-quality and profitable gas station, you should not scour the Web for a long time, driving queries like “gasoline 95 where is it better to refuel” into a search engine.
Myth: In cold weather, gas stations can sell summer diesel
If the car is designed for 92 gasoline, then 95 gasoline can be topped up. Many lean towards 92, believing that it is cleaner. But do not forget that 92 is still the same 80. Any examination can confirm this. But that's not the point. First of all, you should look at the instructions for the car or open the gas tank hatch, perhaps the brand of gasoline is indicated there. If 95 gasoline is recommended for your car, then you should fill it only. Well, if 92 is recommended, then the decision is up to the car owner.
Most motorists have at least once heard scary stories about how the owner of a diesel car filled up fuel in the evening in winter, but could not start in the morning. Firstly, at the gas station you can ask for a fuel quality certificate (we repeat, sometimes it is hung on a special stand), where the freezing temperature is prescribed. If you see that diesel fuel at a gas station without a sign costs 10 rubles cheaper than the norm, go around it. In no case should modern high-octane gasoline be poured into the old grandfather "Zhiguli" or "Volga". In fact, it’s worth starting with the fact that it’s almost impossible to find the old 80th gasoline in Russia. Good gasoline should be as clear as dew and smell like a grandfather in the garage,” an experienced driver will tell you. Location: Moscow, Sadovoda district, Mega-Belaya Dacha. The essence of the divorce: in the parking lot, oil is sprayed from below into the engine area.
The fact is that it is cold outside, and once I noticed that my FORD FUSION began to eat a lot. And today's article - Where is it better to refuel? Small oil companies do not count, because it will cost more to refuel there.
If TSI, then you need to be scrupulous, but if like my Toyota, then you can refuel at any (brand) in Moscow. Personally, I prefer Lukoil, if I’m not nearby, then I boldly refuel at Rosneft, Gazpromneft, BP, I don’t refuel at Shell, well, maybe I poured gasoline a couple of times, it’s just that Shell is not in my area. Lukoil likes the bonus system, completely understandable, the g-drive at Gazprom Neft somehow refueled, (there was no usual) the average fuel consumption really decreases. But the topic is about Moscow gasoline !!! In short, what is the best gas station in Moscow?
In order not to get into a mess with the choice of gasoline for your car, use proven methods. If you are far from home, pay attention to how many cars with numbers of this region are at the gas station. Probably, the company wants to "reward" its fuel with an increased status, without having certificates.
But in any case, he will go to gas stations of different brands. The continuation of the previous myth sounds something like this: let the fuel at gas stations of the same brand differ depending on the region, but all the gas stations of this brand belong to the same company. Want to know which gas stations are franchised and which are not? There is nothing easier - go to the official website of the fuel company. And there, depending on the design, 5-6 liters of fuel can easily enter. And motorists from large cities generally have a very wide choice of gas stations and it’s not so far to go to a gas station of another brand. The only downside to going to a cheaper gas station may be the time spent.
Many gas stations in Russia are not able to fully meet the needs of customers. If you are thinking about which of the gas stations are the best in Russia, this rating will help you decide.
Gas stations love to cheat, so you need to be on the alert. First of all, pay attention to the price factor. It indicates the brand of gasoline that customers fill up with, according to what standards it is produced and by whom, how environmentally friendly it is. Lukoil. To date, gasoline is one of the best in several respects at once. Especially against the background of other brands, Premium Sport 95 stands out. Gasoline is distinguished by its economy and environmental friendliness, as well as professionally selected additives.