So I was reading our Explorers owners manual. Ya, I know I’m SVTP, and shouldn't be reading an owners manual but I found this pretty interesting.
I’ve never really paid attention to Top Tier fuel details before:
TOP TIER™ is recognized as a premier fuel performance specification developed and enforced by leading automotive and heavy duty equipment manufacturers. The intention of TOP TIER™ is to create a winning situation for retailers, auto manufacturers, and drivers.
TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline was first introduced in 2004 when a group of automakers recognized the need for a higher detergency gasoline standard than that required by regulation:
When the U.S. minimum additive performance standards were first established in 1995, many gasoline marketers reduced the concentration of detergent additive in market gasoline by up to 50%. As a result, many automakers experienced instances of deposit build up within engines leading to poor performance and sometimes engine damage, both resulting in dissatisfied customers.
Vehicle and equipment manufacturer sponsors have a specification by which they can drive market fuel improvements to meet the ever changing demands of engine technology when regulations or specifications may not go far enough.
Top Tier retailers in the USA:
TOP TIER™ Gasoline Brands
Not a big CR guy, so for what it’s worth:
Study Shows Top Tier Gasoline Worth the Extra Price
Carfax info:
Everything You Need to Know About Top Tier Gas | CARFAX
We pretty much always use BP gas. Back in 2013 they joined TTG:
BP joins ’top tier’ detergent gasoline program | News and insights | Home
Even though they’re still listed as a Top Tier Gas, in 2016 they reinvented “Invigorate”:
BP Debuts New Fuel, Refreshed Look for BP-Branded Retail Sites | Press releases | Media room | BP U.S.
We’ve always purchased name brand gasoline and haven't any fuel related issues over the years, knock on wood.
Anyone have any knowledge or experience with these claims and TTG?
I’ve never really paid attention to Top Tier fuel details before:
TOP TIER™ is recognized as a premier fuel performance specification developed and enforced by leading automotive and heavy duty equipment manufacturers. The intention of TOP TIER™ is to create a winning situation for retailers, auto manufacturers, and drivers.
TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline was first introduced in 2004 when a group of automakers recognized the need for a higher detergency gasoline standard than that required by regulation:
When the U.S. minimum additive performance standards were first established in 1995, many gasoline marketers reduced the concentration of detergent additive in market gasoline by up to 50%. As a result, many automakers experienced instances of deposit build up within engines leading to poor performance and sometimes engine damage, both resulting in dissatisfied customers.
Vehicle and equipment manufacturer sponsors have a specification by which they can drive market fuel improvements to meet the ever changing demands of engine technology when regulations or specifications may not go far enough.
Top Tier retailers in the USA:
TOP TIER™ Gasoline Brands
Not a big CR guy, so for what it’s worth:
Study Shows Top Tier Gasoline Worth the Extra Price
Carfax info:
Everything You Need to Know About Top Tier Gas | CARFAX
We pretty much always use BP gas. Back in 2013 they joined TTG:
BP joins ’top tier’ detergent gasoline program | News and insights | Home
Even though they’re still listed as a Top Tier Gas, in 2016 they reinvented “Invigorate”:
BP Debuts New Fuel, Refreshed Look for BP-Branded Retail Sites | Press releases | Media room | BP U.S.
We’ve always purchased name brand gasoline and haven't any fuel related issues over the years, knock on wood.
Anyone have any knowledge or experience with these claims and TTG?
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