010 | What Gas Should You Really Use? A Fuel Tanker Driver Breaks Down Premium, Regular, E85 & More
NOV 24, 202542 MIN
010 | What Gas Should You Really Use? A Fuel Tanker Driver Breaks Down Premium, Regular, E85 & More
NOV 24, 202542 MIN
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<p><strong>Confused about what gas to put in your car? Wondering if premium is worth it—or what E85 even is? This episode has all the answers.</strong></p><p>In this power-packed episode of <a href="http://coolcarswithchris.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Cool Cars with Chris</em></a>, I break down <strong>everything you’ve ever wanted to know about fuel</strong>—from how it’s made to which type your car actually needs. And yes, I know what I’m talking about... because I literally <strong>drive the fuel to your gas station</strong>. 😎</p><p><strong>We’ll explore:</strong></p><ul><li><p>⛽️ What <em>really</em> makes premium, mid-grade, and regular different</p></li><li><p>🚗 Should you run E85 in your car? (It depends!)</p></li><li><p>🛢️ Where gasoline comes from and how it gets to your local pump</p></li><li><p>⚠️ What “Top Tier” fuel means—and why it might save your engine</p></li><li><p>💸 Are you wasting money by using the wrong gas?</p></li><li><p>🏁 What racing fuel is—and who actually needs it</p></li></ul><li><p>🧼 Additives, ethanol, octane ratings, and myths—<strong>all decoded</strong></p><p>Whether you're a <strong>car enthusiast, weekend tuner, or just tired of guessing at the pump</strong>, this episode will help you <strong>fuel smarter</strong> and protect your engine (and your wallet).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🙌 Support the Show:</strong></p><p>💬 Liked this episode? <strong>Leave a rating and review</strong> on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show!<br>📲 <strong>Follow</strong> to get new episodes every week on cars, culture, and horsepower.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – ⛽️ Ever Wonder What Fuel You *Should* Be Using?</p><p>00:31 – 🎧 Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris</p><p>01:08 – 🧪 What *Is* Gasoline? Petro vs. Fuel vs. Gas</p><p>02:00 – 🦕 From Dinosaurs to Your Tank: Where Gas Comes From</p><p>04:09 – 🔥 How Crude Oil Becomes the Fuel You Use</p><p>05:11 – 📊 Fuel Grades Explained: Regular, Mid, Premium</p><p>06:02 – 🚛 My Life as a Gasoline Tanker Driver</p><p>07:17 – 🛢️ How Gas Gets Delivered: Pipelines, Transmix & Storage</p><p>08:13 – 🏁 Inside the Delivery Process: What Really Happens at the Station</p><p>10:18 – 🧪 What Makes Each Brand’s Gas Different? Additives Explained</p><p>12:09 – 🎯 Octane Demystified: What Those Numbers Really Mean</p><p>14:14 – 🧪 Mid-Grade Magic? How It’s *Really* Made at the Pump</p><p>16:12 – 👑 Premium Fuel: Who Needs It (and Who Doesn’t)</p><p>18:00 – 😱 What Happens If You Use the Wrong Gas?</p><p>19:23 – 🏎️ Race Fuel 101: Who Should Use 100+ Octane?</p><p>21:06 – 🌽 E85 Ethanol: High Power, Low Cost, But Worth It?</p><p>24:52 – 📉 Real Talk: MPG Loss with E85 (Chris’s Data)</p><p>26:44 – 📘 How to Know What Fuel *Your* Car Needs</p><p>27:18 – ✅ What Is “Top Tier” Gas and Why It Matters</p><p>29:03 – 🧼 Fuel Additives & Engine Cleanliness</p><p>31:22 – 🚫 The Risk of Shady Gas Stations (and Filter Horror Stories)</p><p>33:32 – 🧃 Salvaged Fuel? Wild Stories from Small Stations</p><p>35:43 – ✔️ How to Choose a Reliable Gas Station</p><p>36:10 – 📖 Don’t Guess—Check Your Manual or Gas Cap</p><p>37:18 – 💸 Will Premium Improve a Car That Only Needs Regular?</p><p>38:24 – 💛 Can *Your* Car Run on E85? Here’s How to Tell</p><p>40:13 – 🚀 Tuning for Power: Why Performance Cars Run E85</p><p>41:53 – 🙌 Outro + Leave a Review (Thanks for Listening!)</p><p>fuel types explained, premium vs regular gas, E85 fuel, top tier gas, octane rating, gas station secrets, mid-grade fuel, race fuel, ethanol vs gas, best gas for your car, gasoline 101, fuel tips from a pro, tanker driver podcast, how gas gets delivered, automotive podcast</p><p>#AutomotivePodcast #FuelTips #E85 #PremiumGas #CoolCarsWithChris #OctaneExplained #Gasoline101 #TopTierGas #CarCareTips </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></li>
