Quality fuel is one of important elements longevity of the car. 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 behind a tempting cost or bonus, a product that does not meet quality standards may be hidden.

Often instead of diesel fuel stove diesel fuel is sold, and under the AI \u200b\u200b95 gasoline brand, AI 92 with harmful additives will be poured into the tank. The state inspection system works ineffectively, because according to the law, the inspectorate must warn the gasoline 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. They can be used to calculate the presence of impurities with a certain degree of accuracy, although you should not rely on this method entirely.

For example, it is widely believed that at gas stations famous brand good fuel is guaranteed. 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 fuel.

What is the threat of low-quality fuel for cars

How soon you will 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 fuel may take some time to make itself 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 are bottled under the brand of 92nd gasoline fuel with octane number from 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 gas stations, 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 may start selling bad fuel at some point.

The quality of AI 95 gasoline. The best gas stations

1. Lukoil. It is considered the manufacturer of the highest quality gasoline. However, the high price compared to competitors scares off some motorists.
2. Gazpromneft.
3. SHell.
4. TNK. Has fairly affordable prices, plus attracts customers with various bonuses.
5. British Petroleum (BP). Foreign player in the market, 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, pay attention to how many cars with numbers in this region are at the gas station. Locals, as a rule, are better oriented in their territory.

A good tip at an unfamiliar gas station is a list of suggested fuel. 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

A person who becomes the owner of a car immediately faces the problem of choosing a place where he will refuel his vehicle. The fact is that the quality of the fuel poured depends on the choice of a filling station. And this indicator directly affects the "well-being" of the beloved iron horse.

If you use poor quality fuel in your car, this can cause the following troubles:

• Deterioration of the launch system vehicle.
• Shorter spark plug life.
• Fastest wear of components.
• Increasing the likelihood of failure itself power unit.

Experienced drivers know places in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other localities Russian Federation, where it is clearly not worth stopping in to pamper your car with another portion of the combustible mixture. Beginners are advised to listen to their advice, base their choice on personal experiments or take into account information from special ratings of gas stations on the quality of the fuel provided.

Gasoline quality standards

In order to understand where it is better to refuel with gasoline or another type of fuel, it is absolutely not necessary to conduct constant experiments with your car. There are many indirect signs that allow you to identify a low-quality gas station:

1. Too good price. A smart person understands perfectly well that any company will never operate at a loss. This approach is most often used when an organization wants to get rid of low-quality fuel. For example, you should know that gasoline retains its properties for ten days after production. After that, its qualities decrease - perhaps the company has a long-unsold batch of fuel that needs to be sold to someone. Naturally, such proposals may also contain fuel with a large percentage of various impurities that will corny contaminate vehicle systems.
2. The price is too high for some supposedly exclusive offers. Usually such fuel has the word "Lux", "Plus", "Extra" and so on in the name. This does not mean at all that the proposed fuel is better than the one manufactured according to the approved standards - the company just wants to earn extra money from gullible customers.

To make sure that a gas station is offering a truly quality product, you should make sure of the following:

• The octane number must comply with the standards for each brand of fuel.
• The company must have a certificate where the organization that manufactures diesel, gasoline or gas for refueling cars is registered.
• You can always get reliable information about the "freshness" of the fuel, which is also indicated in the corresponding document.
• For each type of fuel, you can get information about the presence of various impurities in them - the seller should not hide such data from the buyer.

Experienced car enthusiasts were able to highlight a few more interesting factors that can help to choose a really high-quality gas station:

1. The likelihood of buying higher quality fuel is observed on regular weekdays and holidays. At such a time, there are always a large number of customers at the filling station, which means that the likelihood of filling the car with a stale product is reduced. On ordinary weekends, when people prefer to stay at home or do other things, it is easier to buy low-quality fuel.
2. Check that the fuel meets certain standards. Almost always, fuel manufactured according to a certain GOST is of a higher quality than its analogue manufactured according to TU.
3. The smaller the settlement, the higher the chance to fill your car with high quality gasoline, diesel fuel or gas. That is, if a person has the opportunity to get to Moscow, St. Petersburg or Kazan, then it is better to refuel there than stop in a small village and hope that fuel will be poured into his car. high Quality.

In addition, it should be understood that any business can develop in two directions - for the better and for the worse for the consumer. That is, it is not at all a fact that a company that pleased people with quality products five years ago will adhere to the same bar today. Therefore, you should always pay attention to indirect signs, including reviews of other motorists, and change the place of refueling in time if signs of poor quality are detected.

This fact has already been confirmed at the highest level, when the official control services carried out unexpected inspections of the fuel of some reputable companies and were forced to ascertain the presence of low-quality fuel on them.

Rating for 2017-2018: which gas stations are better for refueling a car according to car owners reviews

Typically, the quality rating of gas stations is compiled by various organizations based on information received over the past year. Therefore, people looking for good places to refuel their vehicles in 2018 should pay attention to the data obtained in 2017.

Naturally, it is recommended to compile information obtained from official sources and from reviews of ordinary car owners living in the same region as the person concerned. If you combine such data, then this year it is recommended to use the services of the following organizations.

One of the largest filling networks in the Russian Federation, the filling stations of which can be found in 46 regions of the country. The company closely monitors its own reputation, therefore it always offers the consumer only high-quality fuel. An important factor in guaranteeing the quality of the proposed fuel is the presence of its own production.

Practically the only company in Russia which sells fuel produced in Europe. The partner of the company is the world-famous manufacturer Stat Oil. In Europe, the quality of fuel is very closely monitored. Naturally, exactly the same fuel is supplied to Russia - for branded gasoline and diesel filling stations. Ordinary motorists have long noticed that the use of gasoline of this brand in cars can actually increase the power of the power unit by fifteen percent, increase the service life of the fuel and engine system, and ensure a smoother ride of the car when moving.

One of the oldest Russian companies offering fuel according to European quality standards (Euro 2,3,4). The company's specialists carefully monitor the quality of the proposed fuel and do not allow any impurities harmful to the car to get into it.

A relatively young brand on domestic market, which has already earned a positive reputation from a large number of consumers. This is achieved by the presence of our own laboratories and the constant introduction of innovative technologies that make it possible to create high-quality fuel. An example of this is Premium-Sport 95 gasoline, which contains proprietary additives that ensure maximum combustion of the combustible mixture in the chamber of the vehicle's power unit.

The company's credo is to be closer to the client. That is why filling stations under this name always take into account the useful suggestions of consumers and put them into practice.

The company monitors its products and constantly conducts unscheduled quality checks, which allows us to offer people gasoline and diesel fuel of the highest standards.

A network of petrol stations from one of the world's largest manufacturers of various combustible fuels. Naturally, it offers products of its own production. One of our own developments is G-Drive 98 gasoline. This gasoline brand is characterized by a higher octane number and the presence of special additives that allow to increase the service life of various automotive systemswhile increasing the potential of the power unit.

One of the best optionsif a person is looking for a good diesel gas station for himself. The quality of gasoline is also at a high level - our own laboratories constantly produce original products that allow to preserve internal systems vehicle in good condition and improve the efficiency of auto engines.

Unfortunately, these companies are not represented in some regions of the Russian Federation. Therefore, the consumer is advised to look for a reliable seller of fuel, based on the basic principles of determining a quality product described above.

Over the years of work in ZR, I had to visit a great many gas stations of various calibers. Both in the capitals and thousands of kilometers from them. Therefore, all of the following is my personal opinion. I apologize to those who disagree with him in advance.

What is a good gas station?

For me personally, a good gas station is not just a place where polite employees themselves pour normal fuel into the tank. In my opinion, a good gas station should be developed, allowing at any time to safely park the car, go to the toilet, have a snack, etc.

I will cite Finland as a non-nashen example. Ten minutes from the border crossing, I once noted with surprise that Finns come to the local gas station ... to have a rest! The aborigine confirmed - yes, they say ... It's good here: parents sit in a restaurant for half a day, children crawl and rush somewhere nearby, there is also a large store under the common roof with all sorts of things - from souvenirs to some household utensils ... The question of the quality of fuel it does not arise.

Actually, that's exactly what I want to see. Not every one should have a restaurant, but modern filling stations plus a toilet and a mini-shop are for me a prerequisite for their "goodness". Unfortunately, there are still many gas stations where you have to shove money into a tray from the street, and it's easy to get your hands frostbitten even in summer with a refueling gun. Such I would have eliminated mercilessly.

Names

The list of "notoriously bad" gas stations is constantly published by various media. In this case, most often we are talking about one-day companies that change their name or location. Therefore, for the hundredth time I apologize for the tediousness, but I strongly recommend refueling exclusively at branded gas stations with developed infrastructure - and, other things being equal, it is desirable near large settlements. Better yet, right in big cities, if possible. This is not "fanning fingers", but just a sober calculation that reduces the risk of running into junk.

Specifically? We bend our fingers: Lukoil, BP, Rosneft, Tatneft, Gazpromneft, Shell, Kirishi ... These names are well-known, and beautiful gas stations with corporate logos can be seen a mile away. Unfortunately, there are often gas stations that diligently disguise themselves as a "firm". For example, in yellow-green tones it is easy to find not BP, but some kind of RV ... It also happens another thing: you come, for example, to Lukoil, refuel, and only then you realize that the check says “Gas station named after Vasya”. At one time I asked a similar question “at the top” - I was told that the corporate website contains information about such “doubles”, with which, supposedly, they cannot do anything ... I don’t want to argue. In addition, there is a non-Nashen word "franchising" - probably this is it ...

Habit

Many people refuel "in the same place" because there is "no problem." It's hard to argue with such an argument. I will only say that if this is not the above-mentioned branded gas station, then its fate is poorly predictable, and therefore the quality of the fuel can change greatly. But I don’t understand those who refuel on the principle “close to home”. However, if this is a branded gas station, then - for God's sake.

Prices

The cost of refueling at the same "Shell" or at BP is usually higher than at a regular gas station No. 3.14159 ... But I think that this is not a reason to look for something cheaper. Try to compare the cost of refueling a 60-liter tank and the savings from fuel, which is cheaper, say, a ruble. It will immediately become clear that against the general background the difference is quite small - a couple of percent on the strength ...

Out of respect for the truth, let me remind you that the aforementioned Shell sells not Dutch or Martian, but exclusively Russian fuel. It is produced in Kapotnya, Ryazan, Ufa, Yaroslavl, etc. And the difference in price is just a payment for infrastructure, image, quality promise, etc.

If you still want to save money, you can refuse to choose fuels with improved detergency such as V-Power or Ultimate - they are more expensive by about the same ruble. Although I personally fill in just such fuels, because. I don’t campaign for others.

Those interested in the topic "What gasoline to fill", I send. Perhaps something will be interesting.

Documentation

I have not yet come across a single gas station that does not have a quality certificate for the fuel sold. But in the same way, I have not yet seen a passport in which it would be said that the fuel, they say, is not so hot - it is better to look at the gas station opposite ... In particular, all the diesel fuel we bought in winter for examination were invariably listed as winter, although many of them froze easily in the freezer. Therefore, I personally have no confidence in these pieces of paper. And how can an ordinary kettle understand that it is being poured with exactly the fuel indicated in the piece of paper? The answer is: no way!

Just in case, I remind you that the fuel sold must comply with GOST or TU: both options are legal. For those who are interested in this topic, I suggest taking a look.

Where does bad gasoline come from?

In theory, he seems to have nowhere to come from. It was in this spirit that one Big Boss, the leader Federal agency on technical regulation and metrology. They say that in our country everyone is equal before the law, and therefore it is not serious to look for some good gas station.

However, when I turned off the recorder, I heard a little different. The chief admitted that he did not understand why at one well-known network gas station near Vyborg on weekends every now and then there is an open sludge ... At the oil depot there is order, at the gas station there is order, the fuel trucks are wonderful, and the problems come up every now and then ...

And your car?

Where do I fill my car? In Moscow, most often - at BP: there you pay money after refueling, and not before it. On the highways - usually at Lukoil: it is easy to park there and you can drink tea and coffee. Sometimes I stop at Shell - there the car is always fueled by refuellers, and you pay for the service after refueling. However, in this nomination "Neste" is in the lead, where you fill up your car, then you drive it to the parking lot, wander around the store, have a snack and only after that you pay. Unfortunately, some irresponsible elements after refueling try to simply escape - they are then looked for ...

In general, the discussion of such issues for some reason invariably causes an irritated reaction from a significant part of the reading-traveling public. A word of praise addressed to a branded gas station is immediately regarded as paid advertising. The second reproach is for “ignorance of the problems of the provinces”, in which it is not shells with lukoil units that operate at all, but gas stations “from the times of the Ochakovs and the conquest of the Crimea”. And references to, are perceived as attacks on the glorious family of diesels, which the author allegedly disliked.

02/27/2016 at 18:57 · Pavlofox · 63 530

Rating of gas stations by quality of gasoline

Low-quality fuel is a serious harm to the car and a blow to the owner's wallet. Plugs, the engine and the fuel system itself suffer. Only high-quality gasoline will help to avoid overhaul... But what is the best gas station? Today great amount companies that are engaged in the production and sale of gasoline. How not to get confused in so many gas stations growing every day and surprising customers with new marketing proposals and unique products? Rating of filling stations by quality of gasoline 2015-2016 will help to deal with these issues and provide the top ten leaders in the Russian fuel market.

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MTK - Moscow Fuel Company ranked tenth among gasoline stations in terms of gasoline quality. It is the only network controlled by the metropolitan government. The fuel undergoes strict quality control, meets the Euro 4 standard and is considered environmentally friendly. MTK's fuel prices among competitors turned out to be the most acceptable in the capital.

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One of the ten best gas stations in terms of the quality of petroleum products. Gasoline supplied to Tatneft filling stations undergoes strict control and is produced at the Moscow Oil Refinery. Fuel additives improve engine performance and save fuel.

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Gas station Phaeton Aero also ranked among the top ten leaders in gasoline quality. Several oil refining companies, OOO PO Kirishinefteorgsintez (KINEF), ZAO Rutek, OOO Tekhnokhim, supply the product to the station, which guarantee the quality and full control of the product produced. Modern additives used for the production of fuel help to improve the dynamics of acceleration and normalize the smoothness of the car. Increases engine power and fuel system life. Today Phaeton Aero is one of the five best gas stations in St. Petersburg.

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The gas station was created in 1995 and gained widespread popularity. The founder of the filling stations was the oil company Sibneft, which from the moment of its foundation rapidly increased its turnover in the extraction of raw materials and its processing into fuel. This was achieved thanks to the powerful technical equipment that allows mining at a deeper depth. Having started its activities in the Tomsk region, Sibneft quickly expanded its borders. Now filling stations of the company are located all over Russia. Since 2013, Sibneft has been producing Prime Series fuel of the fifth class. Fuel with improved characteristics is more economical in consumption and provides a long service life of the combustion plugs.

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Gas station LLC among motorists enjoys an ambiguous reputation, like many gas stations. But in general, the reviews are positive and the quality of the petroleum product is quite satisfied with many. At the moment, the gas station has a new unique fuel of the highest quality - AI-95 “Premium-Sport”. For its production "TRASSA" uses multifunctional modern additives that ensure complete combustion, increase power and fuel economy in consumption. At the same time, the quality of the base fuel remains at the highest level. Gasoline provides minimal emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere and removes carbon deposits from all engine parts. With regular use of this brand, there is a gradual washing out of carbon deposits that have accumulated from the surfaces of injectors, valves, cylinders and other engine parts. Removing deposits, reducing friction between cylinders - all this prolongs engine operation and increases its performance.

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Gas station BP ( British petroleum) is part of the largest oil and gas company in the world, British Petroleum. BP filling station fuel is manufactured in accordance with European quality standards. It is worth noting the quality gasoline Ultimate with proprietary additives that not only increase engine power, but also prevent premature wear. The improved cleaning power of modern additives can remove up to 70% of deposits that can appear in the intake system. In addition, the new generation of eco fuel significantly reduces the amount of emissions of combustion products into the atmosphere. Many car owners choose this gas station.

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The filling station network is in fourth place among filling stations in terms of gasoline quality. A third of the fuel sold meets the Euro-5 environmental standards. In addition to the AI-95, the station is positioning improved quality fuel with additional AI-95 Pulsar nozzles. The advantage of this gasoline is that it increases the engine power, reduces the consumption of its own resources, and also keeps the engine components cleaner when compared to lower quality fuel. Many car enthusiasts choose TNCs for affordable prices, good quality fuel and a bonus system of discounts that a network of gasoline stores offers to its customers.

3. SHell

SHell opens the top three filling stations in terms of gasoline quality. The quality of the product meets all industry standards and is environmentally friendly. Gasoline is produced in accordance with GOST standards. Before getting to refueling, the fuel undergoes strict quality control and meets the Euro 4 standard. Fuel increases engine power by 15% and increases its service life, thanks to the latest technologywhich is used in the manufacture of gasoline additives. Gasoline is environmentally friendly and does not pollute the fuel system.

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It is one of the three best Russian gas stations today. The filling network offers the highest quality fuel for both domestic and foreign cars. Petrol of the new generation G-Drive with 98 octane provides a fast driving on full power... The additives contained in it provide not only instant acceleration of the car, but also protect against deposits in fuel system... The quality of the fuel is confirmed by the fact that it is manufactured according to TU. The fuel complies with the Euro-4 standard.

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Tops the rating of filling stations with the highest quality gasoline in Russia. The fuel meets all European quality standards and can be used to refuel all types of cars. A huge number of car owners who use Lukoil's services and numerous positive reviews also speak about the quality of the product. Fuel prices are slightly overpriced, but this shortcoming can be forgiven due to the high quality gasoline with powerful additives that ensure engine durability and high power when running. The fuel is environmentally friendly, manufactured in accordance with GOST, and the company selling it has been repeatedly awarded the “Environmental Mark” of distinction. Gasoline belongs to the Euro-5 class.

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