Do you fill up at Costco? See this warning...

I normally fill up at Costco, but today I saw this little sign while filling up at Exxon.

Anyone else seen this before? Is it true that Costco gas isn't recommended by Toyota, or just a marketing plot by Exxon?

 

Yeah, go to the website. It lists Costco as a retailer of Top Tier.

 

Yeah I saw that as well. Perhaps the sign was from before Costco qualified as top tier?

 

Costco has marked the “top tier” brand for years. Costco tanks are generally newer and they go through the gas. It’s also about 15-20 cents cheaper per gallon in my area. Looks like a terrible marketing ploy to justify the higher prices. Some soccer mom will read it and believe it.

 

Everytime, without fail, untill my Wife figured out what was happening, her 04 Pilot would misfire on Costco gas. That vehicle is now my commuter-turd. With over 345,000 miles, on stock engine, transmission and radiator, it deserves the gas it likes!

 

Good info. https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2016/07/aaa-study-finds-drastic-difference-in-quality

 

I was unaware of this. Most of the time I fill up at Sams club, which apparently doesn't have top tier gas.

 

Been using Costco gas for years on both Hondas and Yotas. Never had an issue.

 

I never put Costco gas cause it doesn’t last.

 

Not sure what you mean.

 

I use Costco when I'm around.. no issues

 

That must be old information and is misleading for them to display.

Here is a link to Top Tier brands currently: https://www.toptiergas.com/licensedbrands/

Costco gas is Top Tier and has been for as long as I can recall seeing the Top Tier logo.

 

It's about the additives, not the refinery.

 

Based on this where i get my fuel 99% of the time i get top tier good to know!

 

One more reason for me to keep using QT stations... mmm taquitos

 

Yes! Like QT a lot!

 

Please don’t take my Costco gas away from me. I have to use 91 now with my tune. And Costco gas more than offsets that for me lol.

 

Been using Costco gas for years in my Tundra. No problems. I know it's fresh as my local Costco gets multiple delivers a day.

Edit: Also know they keep the filters clean at the pumps. I see them changed all the time. Never once have I seen a filter being changed at any other brand. Who knows, maybe other brands don't have filters at the pumps.

 

They say to visit the web site and Costco is listed hahaha

 

They tested one tank in the one test they described. It’d be interesting to see a longevity test with cheap over the other stuff.

And they state the octane level makes almost no difference... unless the manufacturer says to use the premium... that sounds contradictory

 

Costco and Safewway regular gas in my truck. Shell regular if I need gas and a Costco or Safeway is available.

Costco or Shell premium for my lawnmower and boat, depending which is more convenient.

Never had a problem with any of it.

I left 3/4 tank full of Shell premium in my lawnmower from last October 2017 until mid-May 2018. The mower sat through the winter, simply shoved under my back patio steps, covered in snow in temps dropping to -45 Celsius. It fired up in May with 5 primer button pushes and 4 pulls on the cord. Not bad for a $200 mower.

 

Costco is solid gasoline. I use their 91 and my Tundra gets better mileage then when I use the cheap stations' 91

 

I just filled up at Costco.........the lines

 

I use Costco gas exclusively. No issues

 

BS marketing on their part. They put in there half-truths to get what they want. Most people go for the cheapest and best fuel possible and Costco meets those needs. Rest assure that they intended to target Costco, and not all those names that I've never heard of. Put it in the middle, so the propaganda sounds legit.

 

sounds like a disgruntled gas station owner losing clients to Costco...no issues here with costco gas in 3 cars...

 

I am under the impression that gas is also wholesaled as it ages to some of the offbrand retailers. It still meets the octane requirements etc., but it has been sitting for awhile.

 

I've heard that rumor as well but until someone has hard evidence of it, I find it to be bunk.

Costco purchases their fuel in massive, bulk quantities. Since it is only sold at their stations, they can sell it for less than most other resellers. If Costco had poor quality fuels, with the quantity that they sell, I can guarantee that it would be known and their business would decline. I avoid filling up on weekends there, just due to the lines.

--Matt