Quick Trip Non-TopTier Gas… worth it??

So I noticed that the new Quick Trip that just opened had non ethanol gas about .35 per gallon cheaper than I am currently paying. Then when I got home I double checked and found out that Quick Trip is no longer Top Tier- they guarantee their gas to be real but don’t mention anything about detergents and additives that keep your engine running clean.

I have always used Top Tier; I was wondering what you folks think about switching. I do not doubt the quality of their gas but does it really cost that much to to add the additives to make it Top Tier??

UPDATE***. Per QT/ Quick Trip’s Corporate website… their gasoline is Top Tier…. So I guess I will be getting gas there and save .30 gallon.

 

I always use top tier when it's an option. You can add a detergent like Techron if concern on additives lacking.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car...r-gasoline-worth-the-extra-price-a7682471234/

 

Personally I'd stick with a top tier gas. As mentioned above you could add a Techron additive but then it's probably a wash so in the end you're not saving anything anyways so why hassle with it.

 

I just read that article. It says it’s current but they are still showing QT/ Quick Trip as certified. I will stop make sure. I’m pretty sure they are no longer Top Tier.

 

Yeah…. I thought the same thing. Techron is pretty pricey even when you find it on sale.

 

I always run top tier in mine. That said, you may find that running pure gas nets you an extra mile or so of MPG. You’ll have to do the cost/benefit solving on your own using top tier E10 vs pure-gas non-top tier. That said, IMHO top tier is worth the extra cost.

The one mitigating factor about our Gen5 engines, is they’re not GDI and might be a “bit” less problematic when it comes to carbon buildup on injectors. Again, that’s your call but just wanted to mention that.

 

I get 95% of my gas from QT. It looks like they are still selling top-tier gasoline.

 

I think I initially got my misinformation off of Reddit. I just verified at the Top Tier website that they are indeed certified. I tried to delete the post but couldn’t…. Oh well…good to see we all think alike and use Top Tier…..lol

 

Non-ethanol gas for less? sign me up, I like better mpgs and less expensive fuel. its a win-win.

 

Gas is gas. Just try to avoid mom and pops unless they’re normally busy.

 

I don't worry too much on gas for my old school 4Runner that doesn't even have direct injection. I sometimes pump Sams club gas which is not rated as Top-Tier gas. As long as I have 87oct gas and if the gas station is quickly moving I have no problem with it. Sinclair gas station is the most convenient to me and the prices are hovering around 2.79/gal - 3.19/gal for 87oct gas, so never bothered about prices.