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.

In this power-packed episode of Cool Cars with Chris, I break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about fuel—from how it’s made to which type your car actually needs. And yes, I know what I’m talking about... because I literally drive the fuel to your gas station. 😎

We’ll explore:

• ⛽️ What really makes premium, mid-grade, and regular different

• 🚗 Should you run E85 in your car? (It depends!)

• 🛢️ Where gasoline comes from and how it gets to your local pump

• ⚠️ What “Top Tier” fuel means—and why it might save your engine

• 💸 Are you wasting money by using the wrong gas?

• 🏁 What racing fuel is—and who actually needs it

• 🧼 Additives, ethanol, octane ratings, and myths—all decoded

  Whether you're a car enthusiast, weekend tuner, or just tired of guessing at the pump, this episode will help you fuel smarter and protect your engine (and your wallet).

  
  

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  00:00 – ⛽️ Ever Wonder What Fuel You *Should* Be Using?

  00:31 – 🎧 Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris

  01:08 – 🧪 What *Is* Gasoline? Petro vs. Fuel vs. Gas

  02:00 – 🦕 From Dinosaurs to Your Tank: Where Gas Comes From

  04:09 – 🔥 How Crude Oil Becomes the Fuel You Use

  05:11 – 📊 Fuel Grades Explained: Regular, Mid, Premium

  06:02 – 🚛 My Life as a Gasoline Tanker Driver

  07:17 – 🛢️ How Gas Gets Delivered: Pipelines, Transmix & Storage

  08:13 – 🏁 Inside the Delivery Process: What Really Happens at the Station

  10:18 – 🧪 What Makes Each Brand’s Gas Different? Additives Explained

  12:09 – 🎯 Octane Demystified: What Those Numbers Really Mean

  14:14 – 🧪 Mid-Grade Magic? How It’s *Really* Made at the Pump

  16:12 – 👑 Premium Fuel: Who Needs It (and Who Doesn’t)

  18:00 – 😱 What Happens If You Use the Wrong Gas?

  19:23 – 🏎️ Race Fuel 101: Who Should Use 100+ Octane?

  21:06 – 🌽 E85 Ethanol: High Power, Low Cost, But Worth It?

  24:52 – 📉 Real Talk: MPG Loss with E85 (Chris’s Data)

  26:44 – 📘 How to Know What Fuel *Your* Car Needs

  27:18 – ✅ What Is “Top Tier” Gas and Why It Matters

  29:03 – 🧼 Fuel Additives & Engine Cleanliness

  31:22 – 🚫 The Risk of Shady Gas Stations (and Filter Horror Stories)

  33:32 – 🧃 Salvaged Fuel? Wild Stories from Small Stations

  35:43 – ✔️ How to Choose a Reliable Gas Station

  36:10 – 📖 Don’t Guess—Check Your Manual or Gas Cap

  37:18 – 💸 Will Premium Improve a Car That Only Needs Regular?

  38:24 – 💛 Can *Your* Car Run on E85? Here’s How to Tell

  40:13 – 🚀 Tuning for Power: Why Performance Cars Run E85

  41:53 – 🙌 Outro + Leave a Review (Thanks for Listening!)

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