{"id":6481,"date":"2026-04-20T15:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorvettesociety.com\/CS\/?p=6481"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:03:29","slug":"avoid-these-5-gas-station-brands-with-fake-premium-fuel-and-8-with-true-premium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thecorvettesociety.com\/CS\/2026\/04\/20\/avoid-these-5-gas-station-brands-with-fake-premium-fuel-and-8-with-true-premium\/","title":{"rendered":"AVOID These 5 Gas Station Brands With FAKE Premium Fuel (And 8 With TRUE Premium)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/CN9-dA_p6DR5arkcDqums7CptuUNRT7qVWQCpkZMWU-S_AlmdefCT40rSV1XOxSkNjHoMYIc=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AutoCareLab\">Auto Care Lab<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AVOID These 5 Gas Station Brands With FAKE Premium Fuel (And 8 With TRUE Premium) Most drivers assume that \u201cpremium gas\u201d always means higher quality\u2014but that\u2019s not always true. In reality, some gas station brands sell so-called premium fuel that doesn\u2019t meet higher detergent standards, which can negatively impact your engine over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video, we reveal 5 gas station brands to avoid because their \u201cpremium\u201d fuel may not deliver the protection your car needs\u2014and 8 brands that actually offer TRUE premium fuel with proper Top Tier certification. You\u2019ll also learn why the EPA\u2019s minimum requirements often fall short for modern engines, and how using the right fuel (like Top Tier gasoline with advanced additives such as Techron) can help prevent carbon buildup, improve performance, and save you money on repairs in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you care about your car\u2019s health and want to avoid wasting money at the pump, this is a must-watch. 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In reality, some gas station brands sell so-called premium fuel that doesn\u2019t meet higher detergent standards, which can negatively impact your engine over time. In this video, we reveal 5 gas station brands to avoid because their \u201cpremium\u201d fuel may not deliver the protection your car needs\u2014and 8 brands that actually offer TRUE premium fuel with proper Top Tier certification. You\u2019ll also learn why the EPA\u2019s minimum requirements often fall short for modern engines, and how using the right fuel (like Top Tier gasoline with advanced additives such as Techron) can help prevent carbon buildup, improve performance, and save you money on repairs in the long run. If you care about your car\u2019s health and want to avoid wasting money at the pump, this is a must-watch. 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