#name-brand

[therealsporcle]

Sometimes fictional names are just more marketable than the real thing.

[bankrate]

No-name gas vs. name-brand gas

Is there any truth to the notion that nonbranded gas is of lower quality than name-brand gas, and that it can actually damage your car’s engine?

All gas is refined with the same processes and meets the same set of federal standards, according to the Department of Energy.

No-name gas stations buy their gas from whatever supplier is the cheapest at that time. On many occasions, no-name stations fill up their tanks with name-brand gas, but they’re not allowed to advertise the brand.

But some gas retailers meet increased standards known as top-tier detergent gasoline. Top-tier retailers have gone through an additional certification process, and they’ve proven they’ve increased the amount of detergent additives in their gas beyond the EPA’s requirements.

Additives are supposed to provide optimal performance and decrease engine deposits, making a higher-quality gas.

Where do you fill up?