Difference in the fuel

[mr_bots]

Probably just a dye they added to it to make the "good stuff" look cool. I'm sure it attracts high school students.

 

[Zembonez]

On another note... anybody noticed that gasoline doesn't smell like gasoline anymore? Around here, it has a sulfur like (almost) diesel smell and it's clear.

 

[Bigredmariner]

I think that may have something to do with the extra methanol they are sticking in it.

 

[OldCracker29]

On another note... anybody noticed that gasoline doesn't smell like gasoline anymore? Around here, it has a sulfur like (almost) diesel smell and it's clear.

I seldom ever get gasoline from multiple stations. I normally get gas at a station owned by a friend. Every once in awhile, it does smell a little different.

 

[Nick The Great]

Our gas smells like "gas"

I guess I'm not old enough to remember leaded gas though.

 

[Carolinaboy]

I've seen GS around here that say they add fuel additives to their fuel, so that could be it ?

 

[junior3815]

I Know at the racetrack the fuel is died purple or blue just to distingush the octane ratings wouldnt believe itd be any different

 

[visegrip117]

It's a conspiracy!

A conspiracy I tell you!

Pretty sure its to distinguish the different octanes

 

[Texas Jim]

On another note... anybody noticed that gasoline doesn't smell like gasoline anymore? Around here, it has a sulfur like (almost) diesel smell and it's clear.

Jim,

I have noticed that...a lot.
Almost none of it actually "SMELLS" like gasoline anymore.

Every once in a while, on a trip...usually out in the middle of nowhere, I will get gas that still "SMELLS" like gas.



Without fail, within a few miles you can tell the difference in the way the car runs.
I always track my mileage, and it "ALWAYS" gets better mileage on the gas that "SMELLS" like gas.
That is, if I keep my foot out of it.