For those who are always looking for possible lowest gas prices in OC, and don't wanna drive around doing it here's a link:

http://www.orangecountygasprices.com/

Also, there are links for SD, LA, Riverside, etc. Within that page. I hope this helps some of you save $$$.

 

Costco all the way. Don't even bother with any other stations these days.

 

Costco depends on the location just like everybody else. Laguna Niguel Costco is usually 10-15 cents more than the AmPms in Garden Grove. One of the best in North OC/South LA is the AmPm off the 5 and Carmenita. In the GG area, it's the AmPm on Euclid and the 22. Just my 2 cents....plus tax

 

pssh am/pm i never pour that stuff no matter if im saving a couple cents.


i hear more knocking sounds/ticking sound when i used to back in the day pour that stuff in my 87 corrola. now i only pour chevron/76

 

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I used to use ARCO, but they charge you .45 if you use your card.
So in the end you pay about the same price.

 

I switch gas brands alot. I'm using Costco at the moment because gas prices are way out of hand right now. I usually switch off between use Shell, Mobile, and 76. I would use Arco once in a blue moon (usually when I'm desperately low on gas). So far, looks like Costco gives me better MPG than Arco. I haven't tried Sam's Club yet. I might try it on my next fillup. I'm not that worried about engine knocking because I usually keep my RPM around 2.5-3K where it's safer. I don't use freeways often nor drive aggresively, so I'm fine with cheap gas....uhhh...for now.

 

How exactly do you get costco brand gas? Do you have to charge it to your membership card? Or can you just fill up with your gas card?

 

You have to have a membership and a major ATM card (Wells fargo, Bank of America, Walmu...etc) for Costco gas. First the machine tells you to insert your membership, then you pick ATM or Discovery card. The costco in Garden Grove only takes Discovery cards for credit. I dunno about the other Costco though. I usually fill up there when I go shopping for supplies even though I don't need much gas. The fit only holds about 10.8 gallons anyways, so I might as well. The interesting thing about costco is that there's no octane 89... alot of fitfreaks here don't feel like they need it anyways.