Hello everyone, I'm Xiao Li. In our daily life, gas stations can be found everywhere, some are Sinopec, some are PetroChina, and the most common are private gas stations. However, many people have some doubts about the reliability of oil from private gas stations, fear of inconsistent oil quality, and even worry about the damage caused to the engine by using this oil. I've had a bit of a loss by choosing a private petrol station, but I still like to choose it. Today, I will share with you whether the oil in private gas stations is reliable and how to choose a reliable one, I hope this information will be helpful to you.
If the quality of the oil in private petrol stations is not up to standard, our long-term use may lead to problems with the vehicle, such as increased fuel consumption, carbon accumulation and even cylinder pulling. Usually the gasoline at this type of gas station** is relatively low, and it is common for it to be cheaper by more than 1 yuan per liter after discounting. I once chose this oil out of the psychology of pursuing cheapness, and saw that others discounted the price of 2 yuan per increase. However, when I got to the second tank of fuel, I noticed a sharp increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption, and I thought it was a problem with the engine. Later, I changed to Sinopec and refueled twice, and the fuel consumption gradually returned to normal. This shows that gasoline at gas stations like this must not be used for a long time, otherwise there will be no complaints if the vehicle has a problem.
Although regular private gas stations also provide discount services, the discounted ** is generally not much lower than Sinopec and PetroChina, and it is usually a relatively normal range to be 5 cents to 1 yuan cheaper. Moreover, the quality of oil products at such gas stations is relatively reliable, and their purchase channels mainly come from some local refineries or refineries with two barrels of oil. These refineries have strict quality requirements and are subject to market regulation, so there will be no poor oil quality. Sometimes the supply of two barrels of oil is limited, and some oil is purchased from local refineries to sell.
In 2022, authorities conducted unannounced surveys of 2,836 gas stations in 10 provinces across the country, including Sinopec, PetroChina, and private gas stations. The results of the survey showed that the pass rate of these gas stations was 975%, even at private gas stations, most of the oil products are qualified. But some private gas stations are larger and look more legitimate, but we don't know what the quality of their oil is and whether it is safe and reliable. In order to avoid entering a gas station with poor quality of this oil, I have summed up some experience.
In daily use, if it is not necessary, try to choose Sinopec or PetroChina gas stations, and avoid choosing those small gas stations on the side of the national highway that are inconspicuous and will not look back once you pass by. When looking for a reliable gas station, you can pay attention to whether there are many vehicles coming to fill up during the rush hour. Because the vehicles that come to refuel during these times are usually on this section of the road regularly, they have a more direct understanding of the reliability of the gas station. If you have a local car fan group, you can consult in the group, or ask local taxi and online car-hailing drivers, these are more reliable information**.
In general, although the oil from private gas stations is cheaper, most of the oil quality is reliable, and I personally like to choose this type of gas station. However, if you find that the oil is not durable, you should pay attention to whether there is a problem with the quality of the oil. Remember not to choose to add the same problematic gasoline after discovering the problem, as long-term use may lead to increased fuel consumption, reduced power, and even burnout of the engine. I hope my sharing can be enlightening to everyone.