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Every manufacturer of automobile fuel assures us that their fuel is of the highest quality and you should refuel your iron horses at their branded gas stations. In reality, everything is different, and often only an experienced driver can figure out which gas stations have the highest quality gasoline. But even they are often helped by the rating of gas stations in Moscow and other Russian cities.

Why is it worth filling your car with high-quality gasoline?

Many drivers do not attach much importance to such a factor as the quality of gasoline with which they fill their cars. But the consequences of poor fuel quality can be very different:

there are problems starting the engine;
spark plugs fail;
fuel system units are damaged.

In addition, other problems may occur. It all depends on how long the car was refueled with low-quality fuel and what its composition was.

How is the quality of gasoline determined?

Unfortunately, in Moscow and other cities of the country the situation with the quality of gasoline remains deplorable for many years. Drivers are openly deceived even at branded gas stations, not to mention little-known small gas stations.

We are accustomed to the fact that the quality of gasoline is determined by the following indicators:

octane number;
amount of additives and foreign substances;
fractional indicators.

At first glance, everything is clear with the octane number. This is 80, 92, 95, 98 or a higher quality indicator, corresponding to the European standard, that is, gasoline with the “Euro” prefix. However, due to various additives, the octane number of gasoline is increased artificially; from AI 92, due to special additives, it is easy to make AI 95, and so on. But the quality of this fuel will be lower than 95 octane blends from a responsible manufacturer. It is especially important which additive the manufacturer uses.

The amount of third-party substances is another problem at domestic gas stations. These can be: acids, organic substances, alkalis, garbage, water and much more. Such fuel causes significant harm to the car's power system.

The evaporation temperature of gasoline, engine operation in various conditions, and its service life depend on the fractional composition. This indicator does not always correspond to the norm at little-known gas stations, which cannot be said about large gas station chains.

All these indicators can only be determined in laboratory conditions, but not all drivers take this measure in order to find out exactly where to refuel their car.

Where does low quality gasoline come from?

Despite the fact that expensive brand gas stations have a good reputation, sometimes they also have low quality fuel. Therefore, a logical question arises: where does bad gasoline come from and why is there so much of it in Russia? There are several reasons for this:

So at what gas stations can you refuel your car in Moscow and other cities of the country?

Rating of gas stations in Russia

So which gas stations stock the best gasoline? Which brands of petroleum products should you trust with your car? To understand this issue, you should look at the rating of gas stations by gasoline quality 2015-2016.

10th place – MTK

And this despite the fact that in the ranking of Russian gas stations, MTK is so far the only gas station network controlled by the Moscow government. Gasoline and diesel fuel meet the Euro 4 standard and undergo strict quality control in laboratory conditions. This fuel is environmentally friendly. Along with this, prices at MTK gas stations are the most affordable in the capital.

9th place – Tatneft

It is one of the top ten gas stations in the country. One of the advantages of the network is that they can be easily found throughout Russia. For example, it is easier to meet the Tatneft IZS on the highway than the SHell point. The products supplied to gas stations are produced by the Moscow oil refinery. The quality of fuel is carefully controlled in factory laboratories. In the production of fuel, only those additives are used that really improve the quality of the mixture and ensure good engine performance for a maximum long period of time. As practice shows, there are practically no cases of underfilling or substitution of gasoline brands at Tatneft gas stations.

8th place – Phaeton Aero

Unlike the two previous brands of gasoline, Phaeton Aero is a product supplied to gas stations of the same name by three manufacturing plants. This:

CJSC "Rutek"
LLC "PO Kirishinefteorgsintez"
Tekhnokhim LLC.

7th place - Sibneft

The oil company Sibneft has a powerful technical base that allows it to extract raw materials at greater depths than its main competitors. The company began its activities in the Tomsk region, but in a short period of time quickly expanded its sales area. Today, Sibneft gas stations are located in almost all regions of Russia. The quality of gasoline is at its best due to the use of the latest technologies and the highest quality additives.

6th place – Track

Gas station "Trassa" LLC is one of the most popular chains of gas stations in Russia. According to many drivers, the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel at the company’s gas stations is quite satisfactory. In addition, AI-95 Premium Sport fuel appeared at gas stations not long ago.

5th place – British Petroleum

Gas stations of this company can be found not only in Russia, but throughout the world. British Petroleum is the largest oil production and refining company on the planet. The fuel of this company meets the highest European standards; gas stations are also equipped with everything necessary for the convenience of customers. True, prices for all types of gasoline are not the cheapest in the country.

4th place – TNK

One of the largest oil refining companies in the CIS. A third of all fuel sold at gas stations meets the Euro-5 standard. Additional proprietary additives increase the power of the unit, contribute to the economical consumption of its resources, and maintain the cleanliness of its components. In addition, fuel at TNK stations is sold at quite affordable prices.

3rd place – Shell

SHell gas stations are among the top three gas stations in terms of gasoline quality in Russia. SHell fuel is environmentally friendly and meets all European industry standards. It is worth noting that SHell fuel is manufactured in accordance with GOST and meets the Euro-5 standard.

2nd place – Gazpromneft

This gasoline outperforms TM SHell as a fuel. Its gas stations sell fuel from several of the best domestic and foreign manufacturers. The product is manufactured according to specifications and complies with the Euro-4 standard.

1st place - Lukoil

It is believed that in Russia today this is the best network of gas stations in terms of gasoline quality. Products under this TM were awarded the “Ecological Label” and meet the Euro-5 standard. A nice bonus is reasonable prices for Lukoil fuel.

Which gas station to fill up with fuel is a personal matter for each car owner, but awareness is also of great importance. Therefore, we suggest using the rating of the best gas stations in the country to choose the highest quality gasoline.

A lot depends on the quality of the fuel. Low-quality gasoline can shorten the life of the engine, impair its starting and negatively affect the dynamics of the iron horse. Alas, the drivers’ fears were not in vain - last year, on the direct orders of the Russian President, 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 turned out to be of poor quality. Therefore, it is important for Russian motorists to know exactly where to refuel.

The rating of gas stations in terms of gasoline quality is based on a study by Rosstandart and driver reviews on the Otzovik and Irecommend websites, where every day thousands of users express their opinions about products and services.

10 Phaeton

One of the oldest fuel operators in the country, represented mainly in the northern capital and region. 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 and tire fitting service. Representatives of Phaeton purchase petroleum products from the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries and claim that they constantly monitor the quality of the fuel. Some car enthusiasts are dissatisfied with the fact that after refueling AI95, the car drives worse, or even stalls.

9 Bashneft

Users generally note the acceptable quality of gasoline (with the exception of certain gas stations in the Ulyanovsk region), but speak negatively about the quality of service.

8 Tatneft

Car enthusiasts have either very good or very bad opinions about Tatneft gas stations - there are practically no average ratings. Some note the cleanliness, convenience, delicious menu, clean toilets and excellent quality of gasoline, on which the iron friend runs like he has never run before. Others indicate the exact opposite: the car jerks, prolonged acceleration, and even replacing the catalyst and fuel pump. Therefore, only the 8th line of the rating goes to this gas station network.

7 SibNeft

Although SibNeft's activities were initially limited to the Tomsk region, now the gas stations of this network have spread throughout the Russian Federation. In 2013, the company developed a new fifth-class Prime fuel with improved characteristics. This fuel is claimed to reduce engine maintenance costs, reduce the rate of engine oil contamination and increase spark plug life. In addition, it is more environmentally friendly.

6 Route

Reviews and ratings of the Highway gas station regarding the quality of gasoline are mostly positive. They note the excellent quality of service, cleanliness, comfortable seating area and politeness of the service staff (there are gas station attendants). And, of course, good quality gasoline.

5 TNCs

Good gasoline for reasonable money, which is well accepted even by cars with capricious engines. They note that 92 ecto is rather overrated, but the quality of 92 is quite good. However, the politeness and efficiency of the staff leaves much to be desired.

4 Shell

According to users, the only disadvantage of the network of gas stations from the international oil giant is their number. They note the excellent quality of gasoline and its economical consumption. Car enthusiasts especially like Shell V-Power gasoline, which is equipped with additives for more efficient and dynamic engine operation.

3 Gazpromneft

An honest octane number, an acceptable price with good quality, the availability of additional services and polite staff - this is what puts Gazpromneft gas stations on the 3rd line in the ranking of gas stations in Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg in terms of gasoline quality. However, they note that the quality of gasoline may vary depending on the suppliers.

2 Lukoil

Car enthusiasts note the variety of fuel types; In addition to the “ordinary” (quite good quality), there is also the so-called. Ecto Plus fuel, which contains many special additives to extend the life of the engine and make it more environmentally friendly. However, there are also disadvantages - for example, there is a high probability that the quality of gasoline in small cities may be far from ideal.

1 Rosneft

Rosneft leads the ranking of gas stations in terms of gasoline quality, providing good fuel at reasonable prices. The staff is polite. There is a discount program and promotions are regularly held to reduce the price of fuel. Gas stations can also provide additional services, for example, tire inflation and a vacuum cleaner for the interior, as well as pouring gasoline into a canister.

As a decent man, I adore cars, and I can’t live in peace, I decided to check the quality of gasoline at gas stations in Moscow. Rosneft, Lukoil, Gazprom, BP and others tremble!

Automotive stores sell various test strips to check the quality of gasoline. But, it is clear that they cannot provide complete data on the composition of gasoline and determine its compliance with all standards. I did this test not too long ago macos . The experiment seemed interesting to me, but I decided to play it safe and went to a real testing laboratory for fuels and lubricants.

The first surprise was finding a laboratory that could test gasoline. It turned out that there are not many of these in Moscow. I Googled only two (Shell and Neftmagistral) suitable laboratories to which a private person can submit gasoline for analysis without any problems. Other laboratories either analyze oils, or are not close, or the analysis is unreasonably expensive, or cooperation with private individuals is problematic. By the way, maybe someone knows why such laboratories do not like private individuals?

The choice fell on Neftmagistral. In fact, I chose them because of the price (the pleasure turned out to be not the cheapest), and they are located quite close to Moscow (Vnukovo).

Having driven along the Moscow Ring Road from Yaroslavka to the Kievskoye Highway, I stopped at the following gas stations: Rosneft, Lukoil, BP, Neftmagistral, Gazpromneft. I poured gasoline into plastic cans specially designed for gasoline. For testing we used standard 95 gasoline.

I am posting receipts for gasoline for comparison - (price per liter/rubles): Neftmagistral - 33.20, Gazpromneft - 34.05, Rosneft - 34.10, Lukoil - 34.52, BP - 34.59. I couldn't resist buying mineral water from BP. The main question is: what is the difference and is cheaper gasoline different from expensive one, is it healthier to feed cars, and is there any difference at all in what to feed?

To make everything as independent as possible, I handed over gasoline samples anonymously - under numbers. Although, looking ahead, I will say that after the analysis we got into a conversation with the person who works there and, looking at the composition, he himself compared and named the brands of three samples. At that moment I felt real respect for a person who knows the market so well and knows the compositions and differences between different brands of gasoline.

The laboratory is equipped with the latest technology. I wouldn't call it big, but the equipment is amazing. The following fuel parameters were analyzed: octane number, fractional composition, content of sulfur and aromatic compounds. Whatever one may say, gasoline test strips cannot reveal this data in any way. And good gasoline means not only excellent driving and acceleration characteristics of a car, but also the key to its uninterrupted operation and serviceability. I think that those who are under warranty and call for maintenance have heard many times from the mechanics sighs about dirty spark plugs and bad gasoline.

Let's take a closer look at several devices. Below is UIT-85M. The device was made in Russia at the Savelovsky Machine-Building Plant. This installation is used to determine the octane number. The device simulates engine operation using only one cylinder, then the unit compares the standard with the gasoline supplied for testing.

The octane number of all brands was in order. Everything is within normal limits.
Let's test further. A spectrometer helps determine the sulfur content in gasoline. Active sulfur compounds contained in gasoline cause severe corrosion of the fuel system and transport tanks. Inactive sulfur compounds do not lead to corrosion, but the gases formed during their combustion cause rapid abrasive wear of engine parts, reduce power and worsen the environmental situation.

And this device is for determining the chemical composition. In a few seconds it provides a detailed analysis of the composition.

A device that determines the fractional composition of gasoline.

Apparatus for determining the density of petroleum products

Apparatus for determining saturated vapor pressure

Equipment for diesel fuel analysis differs significantly. But I didn’t have diesel fuel with me, so I couldn’t see exactly how the device worked, but I managed to capture it:

Apparatus for determining actual resins

But the most important thing is the final results, which is what I came to the laboratory for. In fact, the results were unexpected. I was sure that at least half of the brands would be unusable, but... almost all of the gasoline turned out to be within the standards, the only thing was that Lukoil “failed.”

Lukoil AI-95 gasoline does not comply with GOST R 51866-2002 for a number of fractional composition indicators. The first discrepancy: the end of the boil (this indicator should not be higher than 210C, for Lukoil it is 215.7C). Consequences: increased fuel consumption and carbon formation in the combustion chamber of the engine cylinder. The second discrepancy: the share of aromatic hydrocarbons. Consequences: carbon deposits on the spark plugs during the next maintenance. All this can be seen in the test report. That is, this gasoline will not only increase fuel consumption, but also significantly increase engine wear.

Indicators of the fractional composition and the compliance of these parameters with the norm are among the main ones, since they can be used to determine the engine warm-up speed, its throttle response, starting qualities, and the uniformity of engine operation at idle speed. To decipher all the indicators, you can use this “dictionary”.

By the way, Gazprom stood out in terms of sulfur content, but in terms of this indicator everything is within the normal range for all brands.
Lukoil and Gazprom had the lowest indicators in terms of ROI (octane number, the higher it is, the better the gasoline resists detonation) - 95.4, BP had a little higher - 95.5, but still not the maximum, although I repeat that everything is in within normal limits, but without much effort.

Other protocols can be found here

Neftmagistral:

Rosneft:

In general, I am surprised, I still expected more violations-) Perhaps the fact is that the gasoline was taken in Moscow, we apparently undergo constant checks. It would be interesting if someone living in the region would take up the baton and conduct similar analyzes.

Question for the studio: is it worth overpaying for a brand, if in the end the quality is the same for everyone, and some expensive brands are also a little cheating? Have you personally encountered low-quality gasoline? Did you try to somehow prove the manufacturer’s guilt? Have you contacted such laboratories? And, in fact, what guides you when choosing a gas station, because, as it turns out, a high price is not always a guarantee of quality...

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

Filters clogged, candles went out

If you approach the issue without due attention, the machine slowly but surely, and sometimes instantly, reacts to a violation of the “nutrition” rules. Clogged filters, malfunctioning injectors, carbon deposits - this is not a complete list of troubles that await us after we pour God knows what into the fuel tank, 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 influencing the quality of the fuel: (a measure of the detonation resistance of gasoline), starting, working and final 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” and which gas stations sell it, answer that they like Shell, Rosneft, and some others promoted stations.

When you don't need lemonade

How can I find out about the progress of fuel quality control? Law-abiding owners of each gas station display special certificates for everyone to see. I would like to believe that in reality everything is as it is written. Unfortunately, practice shows that official identification data is not always reliable. It is impossible to demand the same utility from 80 and 95 gasoline - the fractional indicators are different.

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

A huge number of cars across the country run on this dubious mixture. Improvers that were 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 resin content increases (due to an increase in the concentration of fuel hydrocarbons).

Question to a friend

How not to miss when choosing a gas station? There are many ways. First of all, ask those whose opinions you consider objective and honest (friends, work colleagues, family). Although opinions may differ within this narrow circle, you can grasp the vector of actions and draw conclusions. The highest quality and trusted brands in Russia in 2016 are considered to be: Lukoil, Gazpromneft, Shell, TNK. But maybe this only applies to the center?

There is an opinion that when traveling around the country, you may encounter the fact that a gas station, which has a high reputation among metropolitan consumers, sells fuel that does not meet the declared quality. What to do in this case? Ask local motorists where they prefer to get service. Or watch the “behavior” of cars with local license plates. Whichever station has the most of them is true.

Another subtlety: be wary of the excessive use of bright words “lux”, “premium” in the fuel price list at the station. Remember that in our advertising times everyone knows how to show off. Look for a little modesty: a brand name without any “luxury”. This is how the product is presented where there is no need to prove that it is of high quality and proven.

Gasoline passport

Which gas stations have the best quality gasoline? Feedback from the people sometimes slightly (and sometimes radically) changes the emphasis. For example, Shell is in the top three. It is believed that the product is environmentally friendly (meets the Euro-4 standard), and GOST standards are met during production. The fuel system is not contaminated. But you can also hear that Shell (as well as TNK) in a number of cases sells fuel that was stored in not the best oil depots (the owners of the depots donate money to their partners, to put it mildly).

Therefore, attention, attention and attention again. Look at the gas station, find the gasoline passport there. If the fuel has been improved, it has a separate document. Read whether this process was carried out according to GOST or based on technical specifications. Assess environmental safety, find the name of the manufacturing plant.

The gasoline passport may be expired (valid for 10 days). At the end of this time, the initial indicators decrease and the quality of the fuel decreases. Don’t take risks, don’t buy fuel at gas stations before reading the passport details. If there is no document in sight, this is already a signal of the seller’s dishonesty.

Don't be cheap, driver!

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

There is, of course, power in knowing which gas stations have the highest quality gasoline. But always remember that in large cities there is less counterfeit and low-quality fuel; it is better to keep your ears to the ground 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. There are poisonous shades - don't take risks, don't fill the gas tank, even if the price is tempting.

About color. Experts say that the A-72 is pink, the A-76 is yellow, the 93 is orange-red, and the 95 is reminiscent of 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 like this: drop gasoline on your hand (the back side is more sensitive). Does it dry out your skin? You made a good choice. Are there any greasy marks left? Stop! They added diesel fuel to the fuel, which reduced the quality. A very unpleasant smell is also a signal of fuel trouble. Experienced car owners and attentive newcomers become wary when they smell the smell of burnt rubber and chemicals.

These tips help identify low-quality fuels, but are not ideal testing methods. There are also chemical tests that can be carried out at home. Pour the test substance into a glass beaker and observe. Are there soot deposits on 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, the real one will evaporate without a trace, while the low-quality one will leave behind a greasy and dirty trace. 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 resin content. Particularly vigilant drivers resort to studying the fuel consumed by their favorite car in special laboratories.

We continue testing

Didn't make it to the laboratory yet? Continue your personal experiments: see how a drop of gasoline behaves on glass? “Experimental” spread up to 5 mm in diameter? 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).

Has it blurred to 30 millimeters? The resin content is exceeded and reaches approximately 19 to 21 milligrams per hundred milliliters. Permanently exceeding this indicator halves the service life by 20%.

About the amount of water in the gasoline under study. Add potassium permanganate crystals to the container with fuel. If the composition turns typically purple, it contains an excess of H2O. Crystals do not dissolve in high-quality fuel. Watery gasoline will damage the spark plugs and contaminate the fuel equipment.

Beautiful word "ariometer"

It's tedious? It’s worth it to learn to recognize the highest quality gasoline in Russia and at which gas stations you are most likely to find it. Many people like to use a household gasoline 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 “wheat from the chaff” and determine gasoline and diesel fuel, then an ariometer is what you need. Having identified problems with fuel, choose the time to conduct professional vehicle diagnostics.

In the event of a breakdown and repair of a vehicle due to poor-quality injections, having laboratory findings on low-quality fuel in hand, you can contact Rospotrebnadzor (engaged in the protection of consumer rights) with an application for reimbursement of the costs of bringing the car into working condition.

TOP 10

Looking for where the best quality gas stations are, some motorists made reviews while driving across the expanses of Russia. The experiment showed that eight samples for sulfur content met the requirements of class 4 (a couple of which were close to class five), two showed class three (we are talking about sulfur content). So it's not all that sad. If you don’t refuel from a fuel tanker, don’t go looking for cheapness; you have every chance of refueling with a decent 95, no matter where your wanderlust takes you in any corner of the country.

The brands Gazprom Neft and Kirishi Gasoline are praised (tests give consistent positive results). The first of these has two factories - in Moscow and Yaroslavl, both guarantee product quality.

More about those included in the “ten brave”: these are the well-known companies TNK, Rosneft, Shell. TNK-BP and Nesta are familiar to many. Gas stations of these brands are based on domestic fuel (with the exception of 98-grade gasoline). But be careful: in the wrong place or “at the wrong time” you can encounter the fact that the desired and the actual do not coincide - there are quality complaints from consumers.

German and Russian quality

There is a small company, Statoil, and a large, well-known, but not very loved by consumers, PTK. The list of average quality is completed by Tatneft (does not have its own oil depot) and Bashneft (does have a depot). They shared 10th place among themselves. As for global assessments, there is the International Center for Fuel Quality Inspection. It is believed that the highest quality gasoline in the world is sold in Germany. Japan is in second position, and six countries are in third, including Austria, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, and Sweden.

What is it like? Which gas station has the highest quality? The question is rather rhetorical. Some are sure that we need to adhere to the principle of “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, but fly at a luxury one. These are just some of the opinions!

I think the wisest of them is this: do not look for a definite answer to the question of which gas stations have the highest quality gasoline. Get to the heart of the matter. And you will always find what you are looking for, driving around the endless Russian expanses.

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Which gas station has the best quality gasoline? This question arises for almost every driver. 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 ultimately it seriously hits your wallet. Based on the results of the Rosstandart inspection, stunning conclusions were obtained: one third of the gasoline turned out to be of poor quality.
This article covers in detail the topic of which gas stations have the best gasoline. You need to know this, since there are many gas stations. And unknowingly, you can “poison” your car with low-quality fuel.
It’s also worth remembering a few tips in order to choose the right gas station:

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

Any gas station must have a passport. It indicates the standard, the location of the spill, and the environmental friendliness of the fuel. The passport is valid for 10 days.
If a drop of gasoline leaves a rough mark on the skin, then the gasoline is of high quality. Oiliness on the skin indicates added diesel fuel.
Low price is a reason to think about quality.
GOST indication is the best guarantor of quality.
The normal color of gasoline is red-brown.
If sediment occurs, this is an indicator of bad fuel.
In large cities, gasoline is better.
If, when potassium permanganate is added to gasoline, a red color is formed, this means that water has been added to the fuel.

Lukoil In addition to standard high-quality fuel, it also provides “Ecto-plus”. It contains additives to improve engine performance and increase its power. Gasoline complies with GOST and all European standards. Ecologically pure. High quality product. Suitable for any cars.
Rosneft always offers quality fuel. Promotions and discounts are provided. Additional services are provided (pump up a tire, vacuum the interior, etc.).
Gazpromneft offers attractive prices for fuel and additional services. Quality depends on suppliers.
Shell has only high-quality gasoline that complies with 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.
Gas station TNK. Gasoline is of high quality and is suitable for any, even very “picky” engine. Complies with environmental standards. help increase power and clean internal engine components. Particularly noted is 92 eco. There are bonus discounts at the gas station.
Gas station Route sells quality gasoline. Most motorists are satisfied with the product of this company. Ultra-modern additives help wash out carbon deposits from all engine parts. There are service staff and a relaxation area.
SibNeft. This company has developed a new fifth class Prime fuel. It has improved characteristics. Can reduce engine maintenance costs, reduce oil contamination and increase spark plug life. It is also environmentally safe.
Tatneft. Gasoline from this company is not suitable for every car, although it undergoes strict control. Motorists are divided here. Fuel additives help save fuel and improve engine performance.
Bashneft. Passable quality of gasoline. Additional services.
Phaeton states that it purchases gasoline from the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries and constantly checks it. Additives promote better acceleration. Engine power is increased. And yet their AI-95 leaves much to be desired. Gas stations have many additional services, 24-hour supermarkets, and pharmacies.

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

What kind of gasoline is best to refuel with?

ROSNEFT gas station

If the car is designed for 92 gasoline, then 95 gasoline can be added. On the contrary, you should not do it.

After choosing a gas station, you need to decide on the brand of gasoline. Many are inclined towards 92, believing that it is cleaner. But do not forget that 92 is still the same 80. This can be confirmed by any examination. But that's 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 your car is recommended for 95 gasoline, then you should only fill it with that. Well, if 92 is recommended, then the decision is up to the car owner. There will be no harm if you fill in 95 instead of 92. You can fill in 92 and 95 one by one and experimentally determine which gasoline the car drives better with. But, usually, the choice remains at 95.

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

Diesel fuel

SHELL gas station

Where the best diesel fuel was determined by American researchers. Sweden comes first. The sulfur content in Swedish diesel is reduced to a minimum. In second place is Germany, in third is Japan. The fuel from these countries is environmentally friendly and extends the life of diesel cars.
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 you should check its quality in the following ways:

low-quality fuel has a dark color and sediment appears;
If you pass high-quality fuel through a paper filter, a small light spot will remain on the paper. With low quality, a dark and large stain with interspersed dots remains;
You can determine the addition of water by pouring fuel into a transparent container and closing it tightly. The settled water forms a separate layer.

The rating of gas stations will help you at which gas station is better to refuel with diesel:

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

Lukoil.
Rosneft.
Route.
Gazpromneft.

Conclusion

From this article we can draw the following conclusion: the quality of fuel at gas stations can differ significantly from each other. You can learn 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 higher in price than regular fuel, then you shouldn’t be afraid of it. It's better to pay for good gasoline than to have to have your car repaired.

Quite a lot depends on the quality of gasoline used. The use of low-quality gasoline can lead to a reduction in engine life, impair its starting and have a negative impact on the dynamic performance of the car. And these statements, unfortunately, have quite good grounds. Last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin directly instructed the Prosecutor General's Office and Rosstandart to conduct multiple fuel quality checks at various gas stations.

The results of the inspections are depressing - at least one third of all fuel sold does not meet the established standards. That’s why the right choice of gas station is so important for Russian motorists. When compiling the rating of gas stations based on the quality of the fuel sold at them, the reviews of drivers left on the Irecommend and Otzovik websites were taken into account. On these resources, thousands of users daily express opinions about the quality of goods and services.

10th place. Phaeton

This company is one of the oldest operators in Russia, which is mainly represented in 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 stations and services where you can pump up tires and have them repaired. Petroleum products for Phaeton gas stations are purchased at the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries. According to Phaeton's managers, they constantly monitor 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 begins to stall spontaneously.

9th place. Bashneft

Users generally note that the quality of the fuel is quite acceptable. The exception is several individual gas stations located in the Ulyanovsk region. But at the same time, there are a large number of negative reviews regarding the quality of service.

8th place. Tatneft

The paradox is that car enthusiasts speak either very well or very badly about Tatneft gas stations. There are practically no average ratings at all. Some people note the cleanliness of the gas stations, the ease of use, the varied and tasty menu in the cafe at the gas stations, and the very clean toilets. And all this is in addition to the high quality of gasoline, allowing the iron friend to remember his youth. But at the same time, there are statements that after refueling the car begins to move in a ragged manner, that is, there is no stability. The amount of time spent on overclocking increases significantly. Sometimes, as they claim, after such a refueling it is even necessary to replace the fuel pump.

7th place. SibNeft

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

6th place. Route

The bulk of reviews about the Highway gas station are positive. Almost everyone talks about the excellent quality of service, cleanliness, comfort in the recreation area and good training of the service staff, including gas station attendants. And, of course, everyone emphasizes good quality gasoline.

5th place. TNK

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

4th place. Shell

According to most drivers, the only disadvantage of the network of gas stations owned by the international oil giant is their insufficient number. Everyone, without exception, notes the high quality level of gasoline, which allows it to be used economically. Car enthusiasts give particular preference 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, a very reasonable price for it and good quality - this is how gas stations attract car enthusiasts and what allows them to be in the top three of the ratings. 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 car enthusiasts note the presence of a variety of types of fuel: in addition to the usual one, which is of fairly good quality, there is also the so-called “Ecto Plus” fuel. The latter contains special additives, thanks to which it becomes possible to extend the uninterrupted operation of the engine and increase its level of environmental safety. With all this, there remains a fairly high probability that in small cities the quality of gasoline will not be at the proper level.

1 place. Rosneft

The level of quality of gasoline allows Rosneft gas stations to top the rating. They offer the opportunity to purchase good quality fuel at very reasonable prices. The level of staff training is very high. Gas stations use a whole program of discounts, and with enviable frequency you can become a participant in promotions that allow you to save on fuel. Gas station staff also provide additional services such as tire inflation and interior vacuuming. In addition, at the request of the client, gasoline can be poured into his canisters.

Users generally note the acceptable quality of gasoline (with the exception of certain gas stations in the Ulyanovsk region), but speak negatively about the quality of service.

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