They installed the 93 octane pumps this morning. Big thanks for signing and keeping the pressure on.
May 20, 2015
Final supporters
Even if you don't have any need for premium gas here in Columbia, we're a fairly small community and would certainly appreciate the support!
The 3 places in Columbia with 93 octane are Quicktrip, Mobil and BP. All of these are across I-70 about 15 minutes away from this breaktime. Many of us car enthusiasts make the venture over that way once a week (at least) to go to the pump to get higher quality gasoline.
If you own a performance tuned car and you plan on taking care of it, it starts with the gas you put in your tank.
For those who don't have a solid grasp on the chemistry of why running higher octane fuel is much safer in performance applications, I've done my best to explain the reasoning as scientific as I can below.
Lower octane fuel is easier to ignite due to the lower quality (and mixture) of the various hydrocarbon chains that make up gasoline. The main two that determine the octane rating are octane obviously, and the lesser known heptane. Octane is more stable, while heptane is more volatile and unpredictable. The higher the octane number on gasoline, the more stable it is and the safer it is on your engine (more on this in a bit). The energy stored in the bonds of lower octane fuel is less, and thus is easier to accidentally ignite (more volatile).
In performance applications, engines created or tuned for 93 will lose significant power and gas mileage by running insufficient octane. This is because most modern engine's computers will retard ignition timing significantly in order to avoid a phenomenon called engine knock. Under light-throttle applications, this reduced ignition timing shouldn't cause any serious problems other than the annoying loss of gas mileage and slightly sluggish throttle response.
Engine knock, or simply knock is exactly what it sounds like, your engine knocking. It's a very loud noise from the vibration that occurs when fuel detonates in one of the cylinders prematurely. Knock most frequently occurs when the quality of the fuel is poor and the octane is too low. Fuel detonation should normally occur in the power stroke of the engine cycle. Knock happens when fuel detonates during the compression cycle in an internal combustion engine. Knock has a variety of consequences, but the most prevalent is a shock-wave through the cylinder that creates a sharp spike in cylinder pressure that destroys internal parts (specifically, hypereutectic pistons)and creates unnecessary wear on other parts of your engine.
93 octane fuel is especially important over 91 in forced induction applications, where knock is generally more of a concern.
Coyote 5.0 Engine Knock
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFN9gbDvBZU
Updates
April 29, 2015
The momentum is real. Corporate is officially taking notice of our request.
Reached 100 supporters
April 29, 2015
55 Comments
Many luxury car owners will buy 93 octane in addition to street racers and motorcycles. And those same people will buy a soda or cigarettes while stopped I'm sure.
I need 93 and E85 in my car. no gas stations carry both so I end up going to two. if this station carried 93 it would get 100% of my business
Car is tuned for 93 octane. I will only run 93 octane. QT currently has my business near I-70 and 63. My car gets 15 mpg avg. If you want my business, bring 93 octane to your station.
Yep need some 93 closer to home n sad to see it so scarce in a large city when I could get it everywhere in a town not even a quarter the size. Taking the trips to mobil 1 from where I live are a ways. Would be nice.
As a local business owner I understand the need for profit margins and cash cows. However, there is also something to be said for providing a service to your loyal customers. This is a great opportunity to build some real loyalty with some specific clientele in an age where very few are loyal to a fuel provider/gas station. I also believe your sales of energy drinks and snacks increasing due to this loyalty and customer base. Look forward to filling my tank with you!!
Give us our got dang 93
Snail.
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They installed the 93 octane pumps this morning. Big thanks for signing and keeping the pressure on.
May 20, 2015
Final supporters
Even if you don't have any need for premium gas here in Columbia, we're a fairly small community and would certainly appreciate the support!
The 3 places in Columbia with 93 octane are Quicktrip, Mobil and BP. All of these are across I-70 about 15 minutes away from this breaktime. Many of us car enthusiasts make the venture over that way once a week (at least) to go to the pump to get higher quality gasoline.
If you own a performance tuned car and you plan on taking care of it, it starts with the gas you put in your tank.
For those who don't have a solid grasp on the chemistry of why running higher octane fuel is much safer in performance applications, I've done my best to explain the reasoning as scientific as I can below.
Lower octane fuel is easier to ignite due to the lower quality (and mixture) of the various hydrocarbon chains that make up gasoline. The main two that determine the octane rating are octane obviously, and the lesser known heptane. Octane is more stable, while heptane is more volatile and unpredictable. The higher the octane number on gasoline, the more stable it is and the safer it is on your engine (more on this in a bit). The energy stored in the bonds of lower octane fuel is less, and thus is easier to accidentally ignite (more volatile).
In performance applications, engines created or tuned for 93 will lose significant power and gas mileage by running insufficient octane. This is because most modern engine's computers will retard ignition timing significantly in order to avoid a phenomenon called engine knock. Under light-throttle applications, this reduced ignition timing shouldn't cause any serious problems other than the annoying loss of gas mileage and slightly sluggish throttle response.
Engine knock, or simply knock is exactly what it sounds like, your engine knocking. It's a very loud noise from the vibration that occurs when fuel detonates in one of the cylinders prematurely. Knock most frequently occurs when the quality of the fuel is poor and the octane is too low. Fuel detonation should normally occur in the power stroke of the engine cycle. Knock happens when fuel detonates during the compression cycle in an internal combustion engine. Knock has a variety of consequences, but the most prevalent is a shock-wave through the cylinder that creates a sharp spike in cylinder pressure that destroys internal parts (specifically, hypereutectic pistons)and creates unnecessary wear on other parts of your engine.
93 octane fuel is especially important over 91 in forced induction applications, where knock is generally more of a concern.
Coyote 5.0 Engine Knock
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFN9gbDvBZU
Updates
April 29, 2015
The momentum is real. Corporate is officially taking notice of our request.
Reached 100 supporters
April 29, 2015
55 Comments
I work as a delivery driver late nights. I have to keep my car running with the proper fuel. My vehicle is recommended for 93 octane to maintain reliable use. On busy nights, I can drive more than 200 miles a night. I often have to re-fuel on the job, and driving out of my range is time-consuming and can make deliveries late. Do it for the local business. And do it for hot pizza.
Many luxury car owners will buy 93 octane in addition to street racers and motorcycles. And those same people will buy a soda or cigarettes while stopped I'm sure.
I need 93 and E85 in my car. no gas stations carry both so I end up going to two. if this station carried 93 it would get 100% of my business
Car is tuned for 93 octane. I will only run 93 octane. QT currently has my business near I-70 and 63. My car gets 15 mpg avg. If you want my business, bring 93 octane to your station.
Yep need some 93 closer to home n sad to see it so scarce in a large city when I could get it everywhere in a town not even a quarter the size. Taking the trips to mobil 1 from where I live are a ways. Would be nice.
As a local business owner I understand the need for profit margins and cash cows. However, there is also something to be said for providing a service to your loyal customers. This is a great opportunity to build some real loyalty with some specific clientele in an age where very few are loyal to a fuel provider/gas station. I also believe your sales of energy drinks and snacks increasing due to this loyalty and customer base. Look forward to filling my tank with you!!
Give us our got dang 93
Snail.
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I work as a delivery driver late nights. I have to keep my car running with the proper fuel. My vehicle is recommended for 93 octane to maintain reliable use. On busy nights, I can drive more than 200 miles a night. I often have to re-fuel on the job, and driving out of my range is time-consuming and can make deliveries late. Do it for the local business. And do it for hot pizza.