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Gas Price? Regular vs Premium

TonyC - 3-11-2008 at 08:09 AM

I heard its a good idea to use premium instead of regular when I'm in the Baja. Is this true? What is the price of premium? I think regular is $2.47 a gallon. I took the family to Pismo Beach last weekend, and payed $3.69 a gal., and $150. per night for a one bedroom hotel room. With the prices, and the crowd....Baja is ice cream for me.:biggrin:

bajaguy - 3-11-2008 at 08:13 AM

When in "THE" Baja, I always use Magna Sin, no problemo.

bajalou - 3-11-2008 at 09:06 AM

Always use regular - no problems for me either.

Roberto - 3-11-2008 at 09:28 AM

In fact, premium being higher octane, your car may not even agree with it. Quality wise, they are the same. You would no more use Premium in Baja than you would in the U.S. In fact, in Baja Norte, you are likely pumping gas refined here.

TonyC - 3-11-2008 at 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
When in "THE" Baja, I always use Magna Sin, no problemo.


Thank you. Sorry for the in "THE" Baja. I guess it's like saying "Frisco" for San Francisco over here. Did not know.

Festus - 3-11-2008 at 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by TonyC
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Originally posted by bajaguy
When in "THE" Baja, I always use Magna Sin, no problemo.


Thank you. Sorry for the in "THE" Baja. I guess it's like saying "Frisco" for San Francisco over here. Did not know.


Don't feel bad TonyC. I got busted for the same thing last week.

bajaguy - 3-11-2008 at 02:32 PM

no, correctism..........

Smokey the bear or Smokey bear.....??????

[Edited on 3-11-2008 by bajaguy]

Yes, U.S. Gas in Baja Norte Pemex Pumps

Gypsy Jan - 3-11-2008 at 03:41 PM

Or, at least that's what a major oil company exec told me some years ago.

It's cheaper for Pemex to buy U.S. gas for Baja than to truck/ship it in from the mainland, perhaps due to reciprocal relationships with the U.S.

Fred - 3-11-2008 at 03:48 PM

Use the cheap stuff....never a problem here

DENNIS - 3-11-2008 at 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Fred
Use the cheap stuff....never a problem here


What side of the border are you on, Fred?

TonyC - 3-11-2008 at 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
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Originally posted by Fred
Use the cheap stuff....never a problem here


What side of the border are you on, Fred?


Dennis, please elaborate. Some of the information I learned today, I didn't know. In Baja Norte :biggrin:, if the gas is refined in the U.S., I see no need to buy premium. I've had people in the past tell me to never use regular when buying gas in Baja Norte, especially for my boat motor (4 stroke). My truck likes the higher octane, but if it's refined with no difference in quailty....my wallet prefers regular.

Soulpatch

bajaguy - 3-11-2008 at 05:19 PM

Correctomundo!!!!!

Smoky Bear!!!!!

TonyC - 3-11-2008 at 05:23 PM

By the way how much am I saving per gallon by going regular? Per liter.... If I need to do math I will. I'm a product of the California public school system, so it may take time.:rolleyes:

Quoting the Baja News

Gypsy Jan - 3-11-2008 at 05:38 PM

Regular gas at the Primo Tapia Pemex is $2.47 per gallon.

www.bajanews.info

bajamigo - 3-11-2008 at 05:44 PM

Every night I thank the God for giving us the diesel engine. On this side of the border, that is.

DENNIS - 3-11-2008 at 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by TonyC
[Dennis, please elaborate.


I was just wondering where Fred is. He lives in Vegas and spends time in Punta Banda. The question was about Fred, not gas.

DENNIS - 3-11-2008 at 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by bajamigo
Every night I thank the God for giving us the diesel engine. On this side of the border, that is.


You'll curse that God if you ever need a diesel mechanic.

Fred - 3-11-2008 at 06:31 PM

Dennis......yes I do have gas...............in my VW also. While in Baja I use the cheap stuff. While in the US I use the cheap stuff. In the US not so dam_ cheap anymore.

BajaHawk - 3-11-2008 at 09:17 PM

My Dodge Truck 1500 pinged like mad chugging uphill. The premium "seemed" to help reduce that.

The truck was loaded and pulling a boat.

BajaWarrior - 3-11-2008 at 09:34 PM

I have a Ford Super Duty with a gas V-10 and the manufacturer actually reccomends Regular versus Premium. We tow quite a bit and up grades and the regular Pemex works just fine for our vehicle.

All vehicles are differant. My Toyota 4x4 4cyl. has to have Premium either side of the border.

BMG - 3-11-2008 at 09:35 PM

No problem with Magna in the Blazer pulling a trailer.

>>>

Smokey's correct, full name is Smokey Bear. In the popular song "Smokey The Bear" written in 1952 by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins a "the" was added to his name to keep the song's rhythm. This small change has caused confusion among Smokey fans ever since.

Steve&Debby - 3-11-2008 at 09:54 PM

I use the diesel and the regular gas never had a problem,except for the gas at the pemex in San Felipe at the ampm above the hospital,water in the gas!!!:mad:

bajajudy - 3-12-2008 at 07:21 AM

Speaking of diesel!
It is twice as expensive in California as here in Baja. It was $3.89 when we were there a week ago. We almost fainted at our first fill-up in the USA.

TonyC - 3-12-2008 at 08:26 AM

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Originally posted by bajajudy
Speaking of diesel!
It is twice as expensive in California as here in Baja. It was $3.89 when we were there a week ago. We almost fainted at our first fill-up in the USA.


I feel your pain. I just put 21 gallons (gas) in my truck....$77.49 at $3.69 per gallon. I need to get my CRV back from my daughter.

Gadget - 3-12-2008 at 03:43 PM

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Originally posted by BajaHawk
My Dodge Truck 1500 pinged like mad chugging uphill. The premium "seemed" to help reduce that.

The truck was loaded and pulling a boat.


I will run what I can get in GSB. Sometimes the a-la-manguera is a little low on scoots out of a fish camp. I've installed an in cab timing adjustment and dial in what the motor likes for timing with whatever gas is available.

Detonation, especially under load is very bad for the valve trane and can even make your engine more octane hungry as you burn the valves and build carbon deposits on top of the pistons . Should be avoided at all costs. Knowing how to retard your timing 3 degrees or so is pretty handy. I've had several vehicles that didn't care what Pemex was in it and several that really did.

DENNIS - 3-12-2008 at 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by bajajudy
Speaking of diesel!
It is twice as expensive in California as here in Baja. It was $3.89 when we were there a week ago.


We all pay for it in other ways. The prices in grocery stores up north are being raised at an unreal rate. Everything on the store shelves needs diesel fuel to get there.
Today........Oil @ $110 per barrel.

Steve&Debby - 3-14-2008 at 08:29 AM

Here's an idea develop the oil fields that are in th US and to he-- with the camel jockey oil. Take care of our own country first.:fire::fire::fire:

[Edited on 3-14-2008 by Steve&;Debby]

BMG - 3-14-2008 at 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by Steve&;Debby
Here's an idea develop the oil fields that are in th US and to he-- with the camel jockey oil. Take care of our own country first.:fire::fire::fire:

[Edited on 3-14-2008 by Steve&;Debby]


It's interesting to note that most of the oil we purchase does not come from the Middle East.

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TonyC - 3-14-2008 at 10:06 AM

Wow....Venezuela is in the top three. I guess oil talks.

in san felipe

bajapablo - 3-14-2008 at 10:16 AM

I paid .67 liter on Wednesday. It was 3.29 in quartzsite. 4.00 in needles. Here in st. george I paid 3.29 today

Sharksbaja - 3-14-2008 at 11:30 AM

Ok then, we'll start thanking the Canucks. To think I've been blaming poor ol' OPEC for all the profit sucking. Ahhhhhh, when in Rome.... or shall I say Qatar.

No wonder the Canadians have so much disposable income.;D

Mango - 3-14-2008 at 06:02 PM

Yep, the cost of oil has far less to do with lack of supply than it does with greedy oil companies and commodity speculators trying to make a profit. Combine this with a week dollar and you have high oil prices.

It's not just the Suadi's getting rich.. look at the American oil companies. "Maybe if we elected an ex-oilman he could talk to these folks..." Oh wait.. we already bought that line and probably owe interest on it to China.

:lol: :rolleyes:

BMG - 3-14-2008 at 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by Mango
Yep, the cost of oil has far less to do with lack of supply than it does with greedy oil companies and commodity speculators trying to make a profit. Combine this with a week dollar and you have high oil prices.

It's not just the Suadi's getting rich.. look at the American oil companies. "Maybe if we elected an ex-oilman he could talk to these folks..." Oh wait.. we already bought that line and probably owe interest on it to China.

:lol: :rolleyes:


What percentage of the world’s 10 biggest oil and natural gas companies noy U.S. companies and are owned and operated by foreign governments?

Mango - 3-14-2008 at 10:27 PM

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Originally posted by BMG
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Originally posted by Mango
Yep, the cost of oil has far less to do with lack of supply than it does with greedy oil companies and commodity speculators trying to make a profit. Combine this with a week dollar and you have high oil prices.

It's not just the Suadi's getting rich.. look at the American oil companies. "Maybe if we elected an ex-oilman he could talk to these folks..." Oh wait.. we already bought that line and probably owe interest on it to China.

:lol: :rolleyes:


What percentage of the world’s 10 biggest oil and natural gas companies noy U.S. companies and are owned and operated by foreign governments?


Ok, you got me a bit. Fill in "greedy oil producing nations" for "greedy oil companies" for about 8 out of the top ten of the worlds top producers of oil. Still, US oil companies do quite well and I won't stay awake at night worrying about how to give them more tax breaks and subsidies to extract oil from public land for private profit.

In reality, it just makes the "I'm an oil man" argument that bought a few votes even more ridiculous.

BMG - 3-15-2008 at 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by Mango

Ok, you got me a bit. Fill in "greedy oil producing nations" for "greedy oil companies" for about 8 out of the top ten of the worlds top producers of oil. Still, US oil companies do quite well and I won't stay awake at night worrying about how to give them more tax breaks and subsidies to extract oil from public land for private profit.

In reality, it just makes the "I'm an oil man" argument that bought a few votes even more ridiculous.


My apologies to TonyC for hijacking this thread. Fortunately your original question was answered. This will be my last post on this thread but I am happy to take it 'off topic' if anyone wants to discuss this further.

Mango - statements like the "greedy oil companies" are made by politicians to gather votes. It's easy to hate almost any big, successful company. Oil companies are currently making lots of money. The latest figures I saw (3rd qtr 2007), they are making about 7.6% on every dollar in sales. Taxes vary depending on where you live but account for approximately 15% of every dollar in sales. Seems to me our government is more 'greedy' than the oil companies.

Bob H - 3-15-2008 at 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by soulpatch
smokey bear......:P
Maybe I should change my handle to The Soulpatch.
I could be like "The Dude", a true, but fictional, legend.:cool:


Wow, I never thought of that. The Bob H just doesn't sound right. However, friends have called me "The Bobster" at times!
:spingrin:Bob H:tumble:

Alan - 3-16-2008 at 11:01 AM

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I've had people in the past tell me to never use regular when buying gas in Baja Norte, especially for my boat motor (4 stroke). My truck likes the higher octane, but if it's refined with no difference in quailty....my wallet prefers regular.

One of the slowest things to change in Baja is rumors. I think someone may be just reiterating a holdover from almost 20 years ago when "regular" (leaded) gas was only 81 octane. To really test my memory I believe it was called Nova and I also think it was dispensed from blue pumps (or hand pumped from 55 gal. drums to a measuring cup on a pole, then gravity fed :lol: The modern "regular is Magna and is 89 octane. (the reg unleaded in the US is only 87 octane). Unless you are feeding a big block to tow your boat and it is several years old I would think that the modern "regular" will suit your purposes fine.

[Edited on 3-16-2008 by Alan]

[Edited on 3-16-2008 by Alan]

lizard lips - 3-16-2008 at 11:15 AM

When I was in Venezuela a few months ago the price for a gallon of regular unleaded was .19c. it was up .10c from when I was there in 2006.