Which gas stations are better - the rating of the gas station. Testing the quality of gasoline at Moscow gas stations Which gas stations have high-quality gasoline

How is fuel quality determined?

Fuel quality and brand are different concepts that are often confused even in 2018. The brand depends on the octane number of the fuel and indicates the possible conditions of use. Moreover, sometimes the best gasoline is 76th. Gasoline grades 98 and 95 may contain more toxic and flammable additives.

What affects the quality:

• Elimination of lead in the composition;
• Decrease in the percentage of sulfur in the composition (up to 0.003-0.05%);
• Lowering the percentage of aromatic hydrocarbons (up to 35-45%);
• Control of the percentage of actual resins (no more than 5 milligrams per 100 cubic centimeters);
• Clear division into classes (up to 8 classes);
• The addition of detergents for the prevention of parts of the fuel mechanism.

The highest quality gasoline contains practically no impurities and additives, has a transparent whitish color.

Diesel fuel at gas stations today also does not always meet the standards in quality.

What it should be:

• Cetane number - from 40 to 55;
• Compliance with the viscosity of the established standards;
• Sulfur content up to 1.5%.

The fraction of diesel fuel should also be within the normal range. Too high a value adversely affects the condition of the oil and leads to the formation of carbon deposits. Too low lowers viscosity and adversely affects the automotive system.

Where does low-quality gasoline come from?

Problems with the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel can manifest themselves anywhere along the route of fuel from its production to a filling station:

• Using the wrong technology in refineries;
• The appearance of dirt and impurities during storage at a tank farm;
• Mixing with other gasoline at the tank farm;
• Contamination in the fuel tanker on the way to the gas station;
• Inconsistency of technology when draining fuel from a fuel tanker into tanks at a gas station.

How to quickly check the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel:

• Pour a small part onto the asphalt or into an empty container to check the color - transparent whitish, without yellowish or bluish undertone;
• Add a couple of drops of potassium permanganate to a glass of fuel. If the potassium permanganate dissolves while stirring, and the liquid has acquired a pinkish color, then there is water in the glass;
• Place a drop of liquid on a white paper sheet and dry it. If there are no traces on the paper, there is no doubt about the quality of fuel.

All experiments can be carried out even at a gas station - they will not take much time.

Rating of gas stations in Russia

What is the best gas station to buy fuel? Below is a ranking of the 10 most representative fuel networks in Russia.

Ranking place	The name of the company	Description
10	MTK	The network of filling stations and the quality of fuel at them are controlled by the government, so here you can safely pour gasoline into the car.
9	Tatneft	A widespread network of retail outlets in the Russian Federation. The quality of gasoline is enhanced by additives. Unfortunately, rare cases of underfilling are known.
8	SibNeft	The company has the latest equipment for the extraction of raw materials, processing and bottling at the stations.
7		An international network of gas stations with retail outlets in more than one country. Fuel in this company is not sold very cheaply. But it meets all European standards.
6		Recently, it has been included in the assets of Rosneft.
5		Another widespread network, gas stations of which can be found in almost any city. The quality of the fuel is guaranteed by our own production.
4	TNK	Compliance with Euro-5, one of the most widespread networks in Russia and the CIS countries, affordable prices - are these not indicators of quality?
3	Shell	In addition to compliance with GOST and Euro-5 standard, this brand of fuel is noted as environmentally friendly.
2	Gazpromneft	Gas stations sell fuel from several domestic and foreign manufacturers in compliance with the Euro-4 standard.
1	Lukoil	The products of the chain have been repeatedly awarded with famous awards, such as the "Eco-label". The fuel meets Euro-5 standards.

Each driver independently decides at which station it is best for him to refuel. But it is impossible to make this choice without knowing the parameters that determine the quality of fuel and oil companies showing good results in the fuel supplier market.

Each "ace of Russian tracks" saved invaluable experience not for self-interest, but for benefit. Because I experienced it myself: deviation from standards, the presence of impurities (to be honest: even though gasoline is not sour cream, but it is also diluted with water, fuel with a lower octane number) are fraught with big troubles.

Filters clogged, candles are out

If you approach the issue without proper attention, the machine slowly but surely, and sometimes instantly, reacts to violation of the rules of "nutrition". Clogged filters, malfunctioning injectors, soot spark plugs - this is not a complete list of troubles that await us after we have filled the fuel tank into the fuel tank, no matter what, although we were assured that it was good gasoline.

What do you need to know in order to avoid the troubles associated with visiting the "wrong" gas station? To begin with, let's analyze the factors affecting the quality of the fuel: (a measure of the detonation resistance of gasoline), starting, working and end fractions, a measure of the content of alkalis, acids, organic compounds, etc.

Although there is an opinion that the fuel at branded gas stations is not always better than that sold by little-known points, many drivers, when asked about the “best gasoline”, at which gas stations they sell them, answer that they like Shell, Rosneft, and some others untwisted stations.

When you don't need lemonade

How to find out about the progress of fuel quality control? Law-abiding owners of each gas station put up special certificates for everyone to see. I would like to believe: in fact, everything is as written. Unfortunately, practice shows: the data of the official certificate do not always shine with reliability. It is impossible to demand the same utility from gasoline 80 and 95 - fractional indicators are different.

Before talking about which gas stations sell the highest quality gasoline, we will estimate a different, consumer rating. The most popular is the 95th, the least demanded is the 76th. And what? It seems that some of the gas station workers have adopted the advice of Dale Carnegie "if fate gave you a lemon, make lemonade out of it" in their own selfish manner. Using the so-called additives for diesel fuel (improvers), they make anything from the 76th "lemon", up to the 95th "brandy".

This dubious mixture is used by a huge number of cars throughout the country. Improvers, originally added to the raw materials from which gasoline is produced, are especially harmful to the car. However, not all "shoals" are stacked on the conscience of fuel traders. So, it falls if it has been stored for too long. At the same time, the content of resins increases (due to an increase in the concentration of fuel hydrocarbons).

Ask a friend

How not to miss the choice of a gas station? There are many ways. The first step is to ask those whose opinions you consider objective and honest (friends, work colleagues, relatives). Although opinions may differ in this narrow circle, you can grasp the vector of actions and draw conclusions. The best quality and proven brands in Russia in 2016 are: Lukoil, Gazpromneft, Shell, TNK. But maybe this applies only to the center?

There is an opinion that, while traveling around the country, one may come across the fact that a gas station, which has a high reputation among metropolitan consumers, sells fuel that does not correspond to the declared quality. What to do in this case? Interview local motorists where they prefer to be serviced. Or watch the "behavior" of cars with local numbers. Which station has the most - there really is.

Another subtlety: watch out for excessive use of bright words "luxury", "premium" in the fuel price list at the station. Remember that everyone knows how to show off in our advertising time. Look for a little modesty: a brand name without any "suites". This is how the product is presented where there is no need to prove that it is of high quality and tested.

Gasoline passport

Which gas stations have the best quality gasoline? The responses of the people sometimes slightly (and sometimes radically) change places of emphasis. For example, Shell is in the top three. It is believed that the product is environmentally friendly (complies with the Euro-4 standard), during production the standards of GOST are observed. The fuel system is not contaminated. But you can also hear that Shell (as well as TNK) in a number of cases sells fuel stored at not the coolest oil depots (the owners of the storage facilities shake off their partners, to put it mildly, not that).

Therefore, attention, attention and more attention. Look at the gas station, find the passport of gasoline there. If the fuel has improved, it has a separate document. Read whether this process was carried out in accordance with GOST or on the basis of technical specifications. Assess environmental safety, find the name of the manufacturer.

Gasoline passport may be expired (valid for 10 days). At the end of this time, the initial indicators decrease, the quality of the fuel decreases. Do not take risks, do not buy fuel at gas stations before you read the passport data. If there is no document in sight, this is already a signal of the seller's dishonesty.

Don't chase, chauffeur, for cheapness!

Almost every second driver at least once thought about where to buy not too expensive gasoline. An understandable desire. But standing at a gas station with a product "at a reasonable price", think about it: GOST is unlikely to be so cheap, and made according to TU will probably not be very useful for your car. The quality of the conditions is initially less stringent.

The knowledge of which gas stations have the highest quality gasoline, of course, is strength. But always remember that in large cities there is less counterfeit and low-quality fuel, it is better to keep your ears on top of your head away from them. In addition, gasoline is better on weekdays than on weekends and holidays.

Check the quality. Look at the appearance of the flammable liquid, evaluate the color scheme. Poisonous shades are present - do not take risks, do not fill the gas tank, even if the price is tempting.

About color. Experts say that in A-72 it is pink, in A-76 it is yellow, in 93 it is orange-red, in 95 it resembles gastric juice in color (yellow-green). Although there are those who find that sometimes it looks like Duchess lemonade and doubt the quality.

What smells?

There is a touch test. This is done by dripping gasoline onto your hand (the back is more sensitive). Dries the skin? You've made a good choice. Are there any greasy marks left? Stop! Diesel fuel was added to the fuel, which reduced the quality. A very unpleasant smell is also a signal of fuel trouble. Experienced car owners and attentive newcomers are alarmed when they catch the smell of burnt rubber and chemicals.

These tips help you identify low quality fuels, but are not ideal testing methods. There are also chemical tests that can be done at home. Pour the test substance into a glass beaker and observe. Is there soot deposits at the bottom? This indicates that the fuel was enriched with carbon or benzene.

If you take a sheet of paper and put a drop of gasoline on it, a real one will evaporate without a trace, a low-quality one will leave behind a greasy and dirty mark. If you set fire to a drop, the clean one will burn without a trace, or rather, a white circle will remain. The presence of brown and yellow indicates an excess of the resin content. Particularly vigilant drivers resort to testing the fuel consumed by their favorite car in special laboratories.

We continue testing

Didn't make it to the laboratory? Continue your personal experiments: see how a drop of gasoline behaves on the glass? "Subject" spread in diameter up to 5 mm? This means that the concentration of resins in it is 9-10 milligrams per 100 milliliters (the norm for high-quality fuel is 7-15 mg).

Blurred to 30 millimeters? The resin content is exceeded and reaches approximately 19 to 21 milligrams per hundred milliliters. Permanent excess of this indicator halves the service life by 20%.

About the amount of water in the tested gasoline. Add potassium permanganate crystals to the vessel with fuel. If the composition becomes typically purple, there is an excess of H2O in it. Crystals do not dissolve in high-quality fuel. Watery gasoline will damage spark plugs and contaminate fuel equipment.

The beautiful word "ariometer"

Cannibalistic? It is worth learning how to recognize the highest quality gasoline in Russia, at which gas stations it is most likely to find it. Many people like to use a household gas meter (ariometer). Of course, you should not completely rely on the reliability of the data obtained with its help. But if you need to separate the "grain from the chaff" and determine gasoline and diesel fuel, then the ariometer is what you need. After identifying fuel problems, take the time to carry out a professional diagnosis of the vehicle.

In the event of a breakdown and repair of transport due to low-quality infusions, having laboratory conclusions on low-quality fuel in hand, you can contact Rospotrebnadzor (it is engaged in consumer protection) with an application for reimbursement of the costs of bringing the machine into working condition.

TOP 10

Looking for where there is the best quality at which gas stations, some motorists did reviews while driving through the vastness of Russia. The experiment showed that eight samples for the sulfur content met the requirements of class 4 (a couple of which approached the fifth), two showed the third class (we are talking about the sulfur content). So it's not all that sad. If you do not refuel from a fuel tanker, do not chase after cheapness, you have every chance of refueling with a decent 95th, no matter where the hunt for a change of places leads you to.

The brands "Gazpromneft", "Kirishsky benzin" are praised (tests give a stable positive result). The first of these has two factories - in Moscow and Yaroslavl, both guarantee the quality of products.

More about those who are ranked among the "ten brave": these are the well-known companies "TNK", "Rosneft", Shell. Many are familiar with TNK-BP and Neste. The filling stations of these brands are based on domestic fuel (with the exception of 98th gasoline). But be careful: in the wrong place or "at the wrong time" you may come across the fact of the discrepancy between the desired and the actual - there are complaints about the quality from consumers.

German and Russian quality

There is a small company "Statoil" and a large, well-known, but not too beloved by consumers "PTK". The list of average quality is completed by Tatneft (there is no own oil depot) and Bashneft (there is a base). They shared 10th place among themselves. In terms of global assessments, there is the International Fuel Quality Watchdog Center. It is believed that the highest quality gasoline in the world is sold in Germany. Japan is on the second position, on the third - six countries, including Austria, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Sweden.

What is it, the highest quality at which gas station is found? The question is rather rhetorical. Some are sure that it is necessary to adhere to the principle “one gas station - one manufacturer”. Others believe that you can contact different stations, as long as they are branded. Still others say that even at a small gas station you can buy high-quality fuel, and fly at a luxury one. These are just some of the opinions!

It seems that the wisest of them is this: do not look for an unambiguous answer to the question of which gas stations have the best quality gasoline. Comprehend the essence of the question. And you will always find what you are looking for while driving across the endless Russian expanses.

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Which gas station has the best quality gasoline? Almost every driver has such a question. After all, low-quality fuel has a very negative effect, in particular, on the operation of the engine and, in general, on the operation of the entire mechanism of the car. And in the end, it seriously hits the wallet. According to the results of the inspection by Rosstandart, stunning conclusions were obtained: one third of the gasoline was of poor quality.
This article explains in detail the topic at which gas stations are better gasoline. You need to know this, as there are many petrol stations. And unknowingly, you can "poison" your car with low quality fuel.
It is also worth remembering a few tips in order to choose the right gas station:

Any gas station must have a fuel passport, which is renewed every 10 days.

• Any gas station must have a passport. It specifies the standard, the location of the spill, and the environmental friendliness of the fuel. The validity of the passport is 10 days.
• If a trace of a drop of gasoline leaves a roughness on the skin, then the gasoline is of high quality. Greasy skin indicates added diesel fuel.
• Low price is a reason to think about quality.
• GOST indication is the best quality guarantor.
• The normal color of gasoline is reddish brown.
• If sediment falls, then this is an indicator of poor fuel.
• In big cities, gasoline is better.
• If, when adding potassium permanganate to gasoline, a red color is formed, this means that water has been added to the fuel.

1. Lukoil apart from the standard high-quality fuel, it also provides "Ecto-plus". It contains additives to improve engine performance and power. Gasoline complies with GOST and all European standards. Ecologicaly clean. High quality product. Suitable for any car.
2. Rosneft always offers quality fuel. Promotions, discounts are provided. Additional services are provided (pump up the wheel, vacuum the interior, etc.).
3. Gazpromneft offers attractive fuel prices and additional services. The quality depends on the suppliers.
4. Shell has only high-quality gasoline that meets GOST and European standards. It is worth noting V-Power gasoline, which is suitable for engines of any car. Promotes more efficient operation of the motor and increases its resource. Environmentally friendly, no pollution.
5. Gas station TNK... Gasoline is of high quality and is suitable for any engine, even a very “legible” one. Complies with the environmental standard. help to increase power and clean the internal components of the engine. Especially marked 92 eco. There are bonus discounts at the gas station.
6. Gas station Route sells quality gasoline. Most motorists are happy with the product of this company. State-of-the-art additives help flush carbon deposits from all engine parts. There are attendants, a recreation area.
7. SibNeft... This company has developed a new fifth-class Prime fuel. It has improved performance. Capable of reducing engine maintenance costs, reducing oil contamination and extending plug life. It is also environmentally safe.
8. Tatneft... Gasoline from this company is not suitable for every car, although it undergoes strict control. The opinions of motorists are divided here. Fuel additives help fuel economy and improve engine performance.
9. Bashneft... Passable quality of gasoline. Additional services.
10. Phaeton declares that he buys gasoline from the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries and constantly checks it. Additives contribute to better acceleration. The engine power is increased. And yet their AI-95 leaves much to be desired. Gas stations have many additional services, 24-hour supermarkets, pharmacies.

From the above, it becomes clear which gas stations have the best quality 95 and 92 gasoline.

What gasoline is better for refueling

Gas station ROSNEFT

If the car is designed for 92 gasoline, then 95 gasoline can be topped up. The opposite should not be done.

After you have chosen a gas station, you need to decide on the brand of gasoline. Many lean towards 92, believing it to be cleaner. But do not forget that 92 is still the same 80. Any examination can confirm this. But this is not the main point. First of all, you should look at the instructions for the car or open the gas tank hatch, perhaps the brand of gasoline is indicated there. If 95 gasoline is recommended for your car, then you should fill only it. Well, if 92 is recommended, then the decision is up to the car owner. There will be no harm if instead of 92 you fill in 95. You can fill in 92 and 95 one by one and experimentally find out with which gasoline the car drives better. But, usually, the choice remains over 95.

Gasoline 98 also requires close attention. By the way, if the question arises: which filling station 98 is the best gasoline, it is best to contact the Lukoil gas station. Some motorists ask if it is possible to fill 98. Perhaps the car will drive better with this gasoline? The answer is categorical - no. This gasoline is recommended for high performance engines with a high compression ratio. That is, for motor sportsmen.
But if there is surrogate gasoline in the gas tank, then 5-10 liters of 98 should be poured. And urgently visit the service station.

Diesel fuel

Gas station SHELL

Where is the best diesel fuel identified by American researchers. Sweden is in the first place. The sulfur content in the Swiss diesel is reduced to a minimum. In second place is Germany, in third place is Japan. The fuel of these countries is environmentally friendly and extends the life of diesel vehicles.
In Russia, unfortunately, diesel fuel is not of high quality. And that's why, . Moreover, there is no economic benefit in this. But if you still need diesel fuel, then it is worth checking its quality in the following ways:

• low-quality fuel has a dark color and sludge occurs;
• if you pass high-quality fuel through a paper filter, then a small light spot will remain on the paper. With low quality, a dark and large spot with interspersed dots remains;
• Water addition can be determined by pouring fuel into a transparent container and closing tightly. The settled water forms a separate layer.

At which gas station it is better to refuel with diesel, the refueling rating will help:

In Russia, the cost of diesel fuel does not match its low quality.

1. Lukoil.
2. Rosneft.
3. Track.
4. Gazpromneft.

Conclusion

From this article, we can draw the following conclusion: the quality of fuel at a gas station can differ significantly from each other. You can find out something about gas stations on special forums, from friends. And in the future, use the services of only one company. If high-quality fuel is more expensive than the usual one, then you should not be afraid of it. It is better to pay for good gasoline than for a forced repair of the car.

Quite a lot depends on how high-quality gasoline is used. The use of low-quality gasoline can lead to a reduction in the resource of the engine, to a deterioration in its starting and have a negative impact on the dynamic performance of the car. And these allegations, unfortunately, have quite good reasons. Last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a direct order to the Prosecutor General's Office and Rosstandart to conduct multiple fuel quality checks at various filling stations.

The results of the inspections carried out are depressing - at least one third of the total fuel sold does not meet the established standards. Therefore, the right choice of gas station is of such great importance for Russian motorists. When compiling a rating of filling stations, according to the quality of the fuel sold on them, the reviews of drivers left by them on the websites of Irecommend and Otzovik were taken into account. On these resources, thousands of users daily express an opinion about the quality of goods and services.

10th place. Phaeton

This company is one of the oldest operators in Russia, which is mainly represented on the territory of the Northern capital and its region. At the Phaeton gas station there are additional 24-hour supermarkets, small cafes and even pharmacies. In addition, they are all equipped with car wash points and services where you can inflate tires and repair them. Petroleum products for the Phaeton filling stations are purchased at the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries. According to the leaders of Phaeton, they are constantly monitoring the quality of fuel. However, some drivers express dissatisfaction with the fact that a car filled with AI95 at these gas stations does not drive very well, or even starts to stall spontaneously.

9th place. Bashneft

On the whole, users note quite acceptable fuel quality. The exception is made by several separate gas stations located on the territory of the Ulyanovsk region. But at the same time, there is a large number of negative reviews regarding the quality of service.

8th place. Tatneft

The paradox is that motorists speak either very well or very badly about Tatneft filling stations. There are practically no average marks. Some note the cleanliness of gas stations, ease of use, a varied and tasty menu in a cafe at gas stations, very clean toilets. And all this is in addition to the high quality of gasoline, which allows the iron friend to remember his younger years. But at the same time, there are statements that after refueling the car starts to move in a ragged style, that is, there is no stability. The amount of time spent on overclocking increases significantly. Sometimes, as they say, after such a refueling, they even have to replace the gas pump.

7th place. SibNeft

Initially, SibNeft's activities extended only to the Tomsk region, but now its refueling stations can be found throughout Russia. In 2013, the company's specialists developed a new type of fuel - Prime of the fifth class, which has improved characteristics. According to the company, thanks to this fuel, it is possible to significantly reduce the amount of costs associated with engine maintenance. In addition, the rate of contamination of the engine oil is reduced and the spark plugs last longer. In addition to all of the above, this fuel has a high level of environmental safety.

6th place. Track

The bulk of reviews about the gas station The track has a positive color. Almost everyone talks about the excellent quality of service, cleanliness, the presence of comfort in the recreation area and the good training of service personnel, including refuellers. And, of course, each one emphasizes good quality gasoline.

5th place. TNK

Good ratio of the quality of gasoline and its price. Even cars with capricious engines take gas from these filling stations well. True, some believe that there is a certain overestimation of gasoline 92ec, which cannot be said about the quality 92. At the same time, many note a low level of service, which is expressed in the lack of politeness and promptness of the service personnel.

4th place. Shell

According to most drivers, the only drawback of the network of gas stations owned by the international oil giant is their insufficient number. All, without exception, note the high quality level of gasoline, which allows it to be economically consumed. Particular preference for motorists is given to Shell V-Power gasoline, which contains additives that ensure efficient and dynamic engine operation.

3rd place. Gazpromneft

One hundred percent availability of the promised octane number of gasoline, quite an acceptable price for it in the presence of good quality - this is what gas stations attract motorists to and what allows them to be in the top three of the rating. This is complemented by good staff training and the presence of additional services. However, there are statements that say that the quality of gasoline is sometimes influenced by the fuel supplier.

2nd place. Lukoil

All motorists note the presence of a variety of types of fuel: in addition to the usual, which is of fairly good quality, there is also the so-called "Ecto plus" fuel. The latter has special additives in its composition, thanks to which it becomes possible to extend the period of uninterrupted operation of the engine and increase the level of its environmental safety. With all this, there is a rather high probability that in small cities the quality of gasoline will not be at the proper level.

1st place. Rosneft

The level of gasoline quality allows Rosneft to top the rating of Rosneft filling stations. They have the opportunity to purchase good quality fuel at quite reasonable prices. The level of staff training is very high. At gas stations, the use of a whole discount program is practiced, and with an enviable frequency you can become a participant in a promotion that allows you to save on fuel. The staff of the gas station also provides such additional services as pumping up the wheels, cleaning the interior with a vacuum cleaner. In addition, at the request of the client, gasoline can be poured into his canisters.

Much depends on the quality of the fuel. Low-quality gasoline can shorten the engine's life, impair its starting and negatively affect the dynamics of the iron horse. Alas, the fears of the drivers were not in vain - last year, on the direct instructions of the President of Russia, the Prosecutor General's Office and Rosstandart carried out many inspections of gas stations. The test results were disappointing - more than a third of all fuel was of poor quality. Therefore, it is important for Russian motorists to know exactly where to refuel.

One of the oldest fuel operators in the country, represented mainly in the northern capital and the region. Phaetona gas stations are additionally equipped with a 24-hour supermarket, cafe and even a pharmacy, as well as a car wash, tire inflation service and tire fitting. Phaeton's representatives buy oil products from the Kirishsky and Yaroslavsky oil refineries and claim that they constantly monitor the quality of the fuel. Some car enthusiasts are unhappy with the fact that after refueling the AI95, the car is worse to drive, or even stall at all.

In general, users note the acceptable quality of gasoline (with the exception of certain gas stations in the Ulyanovsk region), but they speak negatively about the quality of service.

The opinion of motorists about Tatneft filling stations is either very good or very bad - there are practically no average ratings. Some note the cleanliness, convenience, delicious menu, clean toilets and the excellent quality of gasoline, on which the iron friend runs like he has never run before. Others testify to the exact opposite: the car is jerky, prolonged acceleration, and even the replacement of the catalyst and the fuel pump. Therefore, only the 8th line of the rating goes to this network of filling stations.

Although the activities of SibNeft were initially limited to the Tomsk region, now the filling stations of this network have spread throughout the territory of the Russian Federation. In 2013, the company developed a new Class 5 Prime fuel with improved performance. This fuel is said to reduce engine maintenance costs, reduce the rate of engine oil contamination and increase spark plug life. It is also more environmentally friendly.

But the consequences of poor fuel quality can be very different:

In addition, other problems may occur. Which gas stations have the best quality gasoline? rating of gas stations Attention Phaeton gas stations are additionally equipped with a 24-hour supermarket, a cafe and even a pharmacy, as well as a car wash, tire inflation service and tire fitting. Phaeton representatives buy oil products from the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries and claim that they constantly monitor the quality of the fuel. Rating of gas stations with the best fuel quality It all depends on how long the car was filled with low-quality fuel, and what was its composition.

The Phaeton gas stations are additionally equipped with a 24-hour supermarket, a cafe and even a pharmacy, as well as a car wash, tire inflation service and tire fitting. Phaeton's representatives buy oil products from the Kirishsky and Yaroslavsky oil refineries and claim that they constantly monitor the quality of the fuel.

Attention

Some motorists are unhappy with the fact that after refueling the AI95, the car is worse to drive, or even stall at all. 9Bashneft Users generally note the acceptable quality of gasoline (with the exception of certain filling stations in the Ulyanovsk region), but they speak negatively about the quality of service. 8TATNEFT The opinion of motorists about Tatneft filling stations is either very good or very bad - there are practically no average ratings. Some note the cleanliness, convenience, delicious menu, clean toilets and the excellent quality of gasoline, on which the iron friend runs like he has never run before.

Best gas stations in Moscow

But if you need to separate the "grain from the chaff" and determine gasoline and diesel fuel, then the ariometer is what you need. After identifying fuel problems, take the time to carry out a professional diagnosis of the vehicle.
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1. there are problems with starting the motor;
2. spark plugs fail;
3. the components of the fuel system are damaged.

In addition, other problems may occur.

Info

Don't chase, chauffeur, for cheapness! Almost every second driver at least once thought about where to buy not too expensive gasoline. An understandable desire. But standing at a gas station with a product "at a reasonable price", think about it: GOST is unlikely to be so cheap, and made according to TU will probably not be very useful for your car.

The quality of the conditions is initially less stringent. The knowledge of which gas stations have the highest quality gasoline, of course, is strength. But always remember that in large cities there is less counterfeit and low-quality fuel, it is better to keep your ears on top of your head away from them.

Important

In addition, gasoline is better on weekdays than on weekends and holidays. Check the quality. Look at the appearance of the flammable liquid, evaluate the color scheme.

Poisonous shades are present - do not take risks, do not fill the gas tank, even if the price is tempting. About color.

What gas stations have the best quality gasoline: rating, reviews

What to do in this case? Interview local motorists where they prefer to be serviced. Or watch the "behavior" of cars with local numbers.

Which station has the most of them - there really is. Another subtlety: watch out for excessive use of bright words "luxury", "premium" in the fuel price list at the station. Remember that everyone knows how to show off in our advertising time.
Look for a little modesty: a brand name without any "suites". This is how the product is presented where there is no need to prove that it is of high quality and tested.
Gasoline passport Which filling stations have the best quality gasoline? The responses of the people sometimes slightly (and sometimes radically) change places of emphasis. For example, Shell is in the top three. It is believed that the product is environmentally friendly (complies with the Euro-4 standard), during production the standards of GOST are observed.

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Rating of the best gas stations in terms of fuel quality Therefore, let's first analyze with you what nuances are in the properties of gasoline, how to distinguish good from bad, and then look at the rating of gas stations in terms of gasoline quality in 2018. The best diesel fuel in Moscow 2018 rating But even they are often helped by the rating of gas stations in Moscow and other cities of Russia. It is important Why it is worth refueling a car with high-quality gasoline Many drivers do not attach much importance to such a factor as the quality of gasoline with which they refuel their cars.

The company started its activity in the Tomsk region, but in a short period of time it quickly expanded its sales area. It all depends on how long the car was filled with low-quality fuel and what its composition was. Unfortunately, in Moscow and other cities of the country, the situation with the quality of gasoline has remained deplorable for many years.

Blood-Raven ›Blog› The whole truth about gas stations Prices at all gas stations turned out to be similar - the difference did not exceed 30 kopecks per liter. The most affordable gasoline was at the IP gas station and Ecotech gas station, which is located next to the Honda dealership.

True, on them, as well as on Corus, we did not find the MTA Quality Mark. Well, okay - let's check the quality ourselves. After a circle along the Moscow ring road, we drove along eight main highways to the region, trying to choose those "brands" of gas stations, which we did not refuel in Moscow.

But just knowing the ratings of refueling or trusting someone outside is not enough, it is better to learn how to independently understand the characteristics and properties of gasoline. In the manufacture of fuel, only those additives are used that really increase the quality of the mixture and ensure good engine performance for the longest possible period. As practice shows, there are practically no cases of underfilling and replacement of gasoline grades at Tatneft filling stations. 8th place - Phaeton Aero Unlike the two previous brands of gasoline, Phaeton Aero is products supplied to gas stations of the same name by three manufacturers at once.
It:

• Rutek CJSC.
• LLC PO Kirishinefteorgsintez.
• LLC Tekhnokhim.

7th place - Sibneft Oil Company Sibneft possesses a powerful technical base, which makes it possible to extract raw materials at a deeper depth than its main competitors.
Perhaps the shelf life is affecting or the fact that the network has several suppliers becomes relevant. The experts did not reveal such inconsistencies in Shell, but they found something else - inconsistency with a single fifth class of environmental friendliness. One of the gas stations passed. For your information. Fractional composition is the main indicator of the volatility of gasoline. After all, the latter consists of a mixture of hydrocarbons that have different evaporation temperatures. The qualities of diesel fuel and gasoline of the Lukoil and Rosneft networks are stable regardless of the place of fuel filling. It is also noteworthy that an extremely small amount of olefinic hydrocarbons and sulfur was found in the high-octane mixture. The situation is similar at Gazpromneft filling stations. The octane number at these gas stations corresponds to the declared one.
Too low lowers viscosity and adversely affects the automotive system. Where does low-quality gasoline come from? Problems with the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel can manifest themselves anywhere along the route of fuel from its production to a filling station:

• Using the wrong technology in refineries;
• The appearance of dirt and impurities during storage at a tank farm;
• Mixing with other gasoline at the tank farm;
• Contamination in the fuel tanker on the way to the gas station;
• Inconsistency of technology when draining fuel from a fuel tanker into tanks at a gas station.

How to quickly check the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel:

• Pour a small part onto the asphalt or into an empty container to check the color - transparent whitish, without yellowish or bluish undertone;
• Add a couple of drops of potassium permanganate to a glass of fuel.

It is impossible to demand the same utility from gasoline 80 and 95 - fractional indicators are different. Before talking about which gas stations sell the highest quality gasoline, we will estimate a different, consumer rating.

The most popular is the 95th, the least demanded is the 76th. And what? It seems that some of the gas station workers have adopted Dale Carnegie's advice “if fate gave you a lemon, make lemonade out of it” in their own selfish manner.

Using the so-called additives for diesel fuel (improvers), they make anything from the 76th "lemon", up to the 95th "brandy". This dubious mixture is used by a huge number of cars throughout the country. Improvers, originally added to the raw materials from which gasoline is produced, are especially harmful to the car. However, not all "shoals" are stacked on the conscience of fuel traders.

Quality fuel is one of the most important elements of a car's longevity. Drivers know that not every gas station offers good gasoline. Car enthusiasts have their own preferences, often based on personal trial and error. To tell which Russian gas stations sell the best fuel, the article contains a rating based on the reviews of car owners for 2016.

Finding good fuel is often a headache for motorists. Trade in gasoline and diesel fuel is a profitable business, so today in the Russian Federation there are a great many large, medium and small filling stations. Each gas station, to the best of its capabilities, participates in global competition and attracts customers with a price or all kinds of promotions. But a tempting cost or bonus may hide a product that does not meet quality standards.

Often, stove diesel fuel is sold instead of diesel fuel, and AI 92 with harmful additives will be poured into the tank under the AI ​​95 gasoline brand. The state inspection system works ineffectively, because according to the law, the inspectorate must warn the gasoline trading company 3 days in advance. Of course, gas stations will have time to get rid of bad fuel in such a time. But the public organizations involved in monitoring in this area, claim that counterfeit gasoline at domestic gas stations - up to 30% (in some regions - up to 50%!).

Poor quality fuel can damage your car

Gasoline stereotypes

Fuel testing is a complex chemical process only available in laboratories. Experts measure components:

• octane number;
• the number of foreign substances: alkalis, acids, etc.;
• fractional indicators.

This is the only way to reliably determine whether gasoline sold at a particular gas station can harm your car. There are also test strips that change color when in contact with gasoline. With their help, you can calculate the presence of impurities with a certain degree of accuracy, although you should not rely entirely on this method.

For example, it is widely believed that good fuel is guaranteed at the filling stations of a well-known brand. This is partly true: experts advise dealing with large companies that produce gasoline themselves. But status, advertising, certificates do not always give a 100% guarantee that employees at a particular gas station are not engaged in underfilling or diluting the fuel.

What is the threat of low-quality fuel for cars?

How soon you have to put the car in service for major repairs depends on what kind of fuel you fill in the tank. Even a single use of counterfeit fuel can cause:

It is better to buy fuel only at proven gas stations.

1. Difficulty starting or breaking.
2. Malfunctions of elements of the fuel system.
3. Problems with work.

Attention! Counterfeit fuels may take some time to make themselves felt. Therefore, experienced car enthusiasts recommend keeping the receipt after refueling.

The best gas stations for the quality of AI 92 gasoline

According to activists who on a voluntary basis check the quality of gasoline, most gas stations bottled under the brand of 92 gasoline fuel with an octane rating of 80 to 87. Sometimes it is not possible to accurately determine the real brand: due to the use of additives, testing shows an overestimation of the octane number to 95-99. For example, monitoring in the Togliatti region showed the first option at Tatneft, Avtodorstroy, Lukoil, Rosneft, and the second at Prompriogen, Vis-Service and Gazprom filling stations. It is debatable what is the best choice for a motorist in this situation.

Attention! Among motorists there is a concept of "stability" of a gas station. Even a “targeted” gas station with high-quality gasoline can start selling bad fuel at some point.

The quality of AI 95 gasoline. The best gas stations

1. Lukoil. It is considered to be the manufacturer of the highest quality gasoline. However, the high price compared to competitors scares off some motorists.
2. Gazpromneft.
3. SHell.
4. TNK. It has fairly affordable prices, plus attracts customers with various bonuses.
5. British Petroleum (BP). A foreign player in the market, a representative of the world's largest oil-producing corporation.

Among the leaders are Rosneft, Trassa, MTK, Sibneft, Tatneft, Phaeton Aero.

Lukoil gas station

How to protect a car from low-quality fuel

In order not to get into a mess with the choice of gasoline for your car, use proven methods. With a fairly high degree of probability, they will allow you to protect yourself from counterfeiting. The best way is experience. Take an interest in the preferences of familiar motorists. If you are far from home, notice how many cars with license plate numbers in this region are near. Locals, as a rule, are better oriented in their territory.

A good clue at an unfamiliar gas station is a list of offered fuels. It may raise suspicion if:

1. A separate product has the postscripts "premium", "luxury", etc. Probably, the company wants to "reward" its fuel with an increased status without having certificates.
2. Lack of supplier brand.
3. The price is too low.

Be sure to read the fuel certificate, which is usually located on a separate stand. The document may be fake. This will be indicated by the absence of a list of properties of the fuel category. Also, the document must contain all the output data and the date of manufacture of gasoline (shelf life - no more than 10 days). Attention to what you pour into your own car will help you avoid money, time and stress.

Gasoline quality test: video

After that story with gasoline, I decided to check it myself, but what do we actually fill in the tanks of our cars. There is a huge variety of filling networks in Moscow, the choice - the eyes run wide. Previously, I chose a gas station solely by its appearance, I looked at the brand and the modernity of the equipment. Unnamed gas stations with ancient dispensers have never attracted me, and among the large chains there are those who like it or vice versa. For example, at Lukoil I still try not to refuel, after the same story with the Mercedes of their top manager, and once I got on bad gas from Rosneft, I am afraid to come again.

But for the test to be fair, I checked six gas stations near my home.

1 To begin with, six cans of gasoline were obtained. I had to pant, but I still could not find the same canisters, although I wanted to do everything beautifully. After that, I took turns dropping into six different filling stations located in my district, in order: TNK, Lukoil, Rosneft, BP, Gazpromneft and Neftmagistral. I also wanted Shell and Trassu, but all of them, as luck would have it, are very far away.

2 At each gas station I filled in three liters of 95th gasoline. The easiest way to check its quality is to buy such a test in an auto parts store, one pack with ten tests - less than three hundred rubles.

3 Inside - ten tear-off strips with an indicator "sponge". He signed each strip, in accordance with the placed canisters. In fact, I only later realized that it was possible not to buy a bunch of gasoline at each filling station, but simply to “wet” the pistol, leaving a drop from the last filling is enough for the test. But imagine a guy running around a gas station and shoving papers into fuel nozzles. In our country, this is especially suspicious, and if you come up and say that you want to conduct a test, I can imagine how quickly and how far you will be sent. That is why I had to act incognito, I even came up with a legend, why would I need three liters of gasoline: to fill up a scooter, although I never had it when I was born.

4 Dropping each strip of gasoline from the appropriate canister, I put them to dry for five minutes. Here I spread it out for a pretty picture, but the fact is that none of the stripes did not change its color... To be honest, I was even a little disappointed. Although one should be happy here, on a random sample of the most popular Moscow gas station chains in Moscow, gasoline turned out to be free of harmful additives. Again, you cannot vouch for each specific one: it is obvious that the networks do not fill up on an industrial scale, and you cannot vouch for each specific gas station. But I was lucky.

5 No less interesting was the study of receipts from different gas stations. They are located almost in the same sequence that I refueled (only just now noticed that I mixed up Gazpromneft and BP). So, TNK - Lukoil - Rosneft - Gazpromneft - BP - Neftmagistral.

All gas stations, except for Rosneft, had Euro-5 gasoline. It's good. This means that we have got accustomed to the most modern standard for the production of gasoline. Several years ago I heard that refineries that make gasoline for the Moscow market cannot physically produce above Euro-3. The situation has changed - that's good.

Look at the first and third checks. OJSC RN-Stolitsa and OJSC RN-Moscow are similar names, right? Both gas stations are part of the same oil holding, but at TNK they poured Euro-5 gasoline for me at 33.70, while at the “original” Rosneft they sell Euro-4 at exactly the same price.

If all gasoline is of high quality, and almost all Euro-five, then what to pour? Here you can focus on taste, which design or color of the dressing you like more. Or just look at the price, I didn't really do this before, well, what a penny. Let's compare these six gas stations with the same quality gasoline anyway.

The most expensive is BP, I'm not even surprised. 33.99 per liter of AI-95 gasoline. If earlier you overpayed “for service”, a specially trained man poured gasoline into your tank, but today this is available at almost any gas station. The only one where I had to pour fuel into the canister myself was Gazpromneft. Then what to pay for today on a beep?

In second place is Lukoil. On the check there, a liter in general for thirty-five rubles goes off scale, but they poured me an "improved" Ecto, since the usual one was merging at that moment. But the price of a regular 95 is 33.73

The third place is shared by two gas stations, TNK and Rosneft, with their 33.7 per liter. Taken together with the previous one, it turns out that this is the current average price for March 2014. When I last paid attention to the cost of fuel, it cost a little more than 33 rubles. So, you see, soon the mark of 34 will beat.

The next ones are Gazpromneft. 33.45.

But in the fifth place, and in fact, in the first place was just Neftmagistral, their gasoline is much cheaper. 32.50 rubles per liter! With the same Euro-5.

And I also wonder how often the companies themselves check their gasoline, and how? They must have better ways to check gasoline than to drip on a piece of paper. Do they post their research results publicly?

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