What is the best gas station to go to. Top of the best gas stations with high-quality gasoline and diesel fuel

Choosing the right gas station, which has both acceptable quality fuel and not exorbitant prices, is often no easier than choosing a car, because the duration and safety of the operation of your vehicle’s components, as well as the security of your wallet, depend on these parameters. Therefore, we present a rating of gas stations in terms of quality in 2018-2019 in Moscow and the region.

What is quality gasoline?

Why refuel a car with decent gasoline and how to determine which one is better? We answer the first question: low-quality gasoline adversely affects the procedure for starting the engine, quickly disables spark plugs and damages the components of the fuel system. Remember that the longer you save money and opt for gas stations that offer low quality gasoline, the more endangered your car is.

Gazpromneft

The gas station network from the largest Russian company does not leave indifferent millions of car owners across the country. All fuel complies with the Euro 4 standard, and therefore you can not worry about the safety of the elements of your car.

In addition to gasoline and diesel fuel available at all gas stations, Gazpromneft is also expected to offer gas. Gas stations are almost always equipped with corners for relaxing or buying a bite to eat on the road, and the professionalism of the employees is not satisfactory.

Rosneft

A major player in the Russian fuel market not only provides a license for the sale of BP oil products, but also has the widest network of gas stations throughout Russia. Own production, as well as the status of the most important state corporation, guarantees consumers the quality of fuel. And at their gas station, perhaps, the most delicious coffee.

Lukoil

A widely recognized leader among domestic suppliers of refined products. The fuel complies with Euro 5 standards and constantly wins awards for the environmental performance of its gasoline, and customers usually stay with Lukoil for a long time after the first use.

A big plus against the background of many competitors is the breadth of the offer of petroleum products, which allows you to refuel any car without fear of losing its performance. The prices at the gas stations of this company are quite high, but the excellent quality of gasoline here is complemented by excellent service and additional services, and therefore you have to overpay a little.

We hope that our review on which gas stations to buy fuel at will help you choose the right network of gas stations for your soul and budget, as well as keep the key technical elements of your vehicle safe and sound. Good luck on the road and do not save on the most important.

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As a decent man, I love cars, and I don’t live in peace, I decided to check the quality of gasoline at gas stations in Moscow. Rosneft, Lukoil, Gazprom, BP and others tremble!

Car shops sell various test strips to check the quality of gasoline. But, it is clear that they cannot give complete data on the composition of gasoline and determine its compliance with all standards. Did this test not too long ago. macos . The experiment seemed interesting to me, but I decided to act for sure and went to a real testing laboratory for fuels and lubricants.

The first surprise was the search for a laboratory that can test gasoline. It turned out that there are not many such people in Moscow. I googled only two (Shell and Neftmagistral) suitable laboratories to which a private person can take gasoline for analysis without problems. Other laboratories either analyze oils, or are not close, or the analysis is unreasonably expensive, or cooperation with individuals is problematic. By the way, maybe someone knows why such laboratories do not like private individuals?

The choice fell on the Oil pipeline. In fact, I chose them because of the price (it turned out to be not the cheapest pleasure), and they are located quite close to Moscow (Vnukovo).

Having traveled along the Moscow Ring Road from Yaroslavka to Kievskoye Highway, I stopped at the following gas stations: Rosneft, Lukoil, BP, Neftmagistral, Gazpromneft. I poured gasoline into plastic canisters specially designed for gasoline. For testing, standard 95th gasoline was taken.

I post checks for gasoline for comparison - (price per liter / rubles): Neftmagistral - 33.20, Gazpromneft - 34.05, Rosneft - 34.10, Lukoil - 34.52, BP - 34.59. I could not resist on BP, I bought mineral water-). The main question is what is the difference and does cheaper gasoline differ from expensive gasoline, is it more useful to feed cars, and is there any difference in general than to feed?

To make everything as independent as possible, I gave gasoline samples anonymously - under numbers. Although, looking ahead, I’ll say that after the analysis, we got into a conversation with a person who works there and, looking at the composition, he himself compared and named the brands of three probes. At that moment, I felt real respect for a person who knows the market so well and knows the compositions and differences of gasoline of different brands.

The laboratory is equipped with the latest technology. I wouldn't call it big, but the equipment is amazing. The following fuel parameters were analyzed: octane number, fractional composition, content of sulfur and aromatic compounds. Like it or not, these gasoline test strips cannot be detected in any way. And good gasoline is not only excellent running and accelerating characteristics of a car, but also a guarantee of its smooth operation and serviceability. I think that those who are under warranty and call in for MOT have heard sighs from the masters many times about dirty candles and bad gasoline.

Let's take a closer look at a few devices. Below UIT-85M. The device was made in Russia at the Savelovsky Machine-Building Plant. This unit determines the octane number. The device simulates the operation of the engine using only one cylinder, then the installation compares the standard with the gasoline received for research.

With an octane number, all brands turned out to be in order. Everything is within the normal range.
We test further. The sulfur content of gasoline helps determine the spectrometer. Active sulfur compounds contained in gasoline cause severe corrosion of the fuel system and transport containers. Inactive sulfur compounds do not lead to corrosion, but the gases formed during their combustion cause rapid abrasive wear of engine parts, reduce power and worsen the environmental situation.

And this device for determining the chemical composition. In a few seconds, it gives a detailed analysis of the composition.

An apparatus that determines the fractional composition of gasoline.

Apparatus for determining the density of an oil product

Apparatus for determining the pressure of saturated vapors

Equipment for the analysis of diesel fuel differs significantly. But I didn’t have diesel fuel with me, so I couldn’t see exactly how the device works, but I managed to capture it:

Apparatus for determining actual resins

But the most important thing is the final results, it was for them that I came to the laboratory. In fact, the results were unexpected. I was sure that at least half of the grades would turn out to be unusable, but ... almost all gasoline turned out to be within the standards, the only thing was that Lukoil "let down".

Lukoil AI-95 gasoline does not comply with GOST R 51866-2002 in terms of a number of fractional composition indicators. The first discrepancy: the end of boiling (this indicator should not be higher than 210C, for Lukoil it is 215.7C). Consequences: increased fuel consumption and carbon formation in the combustion chamber of the engine cylinder. The second discrepancy: by the share of aromatic hydrocarbons. Consequences: soot on candles during the passage of the next MOT. All this can be seen in the test report. That is, this gasoline will not only increase fuel consumption, but also significantly increase engine wear.

The indicators of the fractional composition and the compliance of these parameters with the norm are one of the main ones, since they can be used to determine the engine warm-up rate, its throttle response, starting qualities, and the uniformity of the engine at idle. To decipher all the indicators, you can use this "dictionary".

By the way, Gazprom stood out in terms of sulfur content, but according to this indicator, everything is within the normal range for all brands.
Lukoil and Gazprom turned out to have the lowest octane ratings (the higher the octane number, the better the gasoline resists detonation) - 95.4, BP has a little higher - 95.5, but still not the maximum, although I repeat that everything in within the normal range, but without much effort.

Other protocols can be found here

Oil pipeline:

Rosneft:

In general, I am surprised, I still expected more violations-) Perhaps the fact is that gasoline was taken in Moscow, we apparently undergo constant checks. It would be interesting if someone living in the region would take the baton and conduct similar analyses.

Question to the studio, is it worth overpaying for a brand, if in the end the quality is the same for everyone, and some expensive brands also cheat a little? Have you personally come across low-quality gasoline? Tried to somehow prove the manufacturer of his guilt? Have you contacted such laboratories? And, in fact, what are you guided by when choosing a gas station, because, as it turned out, a high price is not always a guarantee of quality ...

How is fuel quality determined?

The quality and brand of fuel are different concepts that are often confused even in 2018. The brand depends on the octane number of the fuel and indicates the possible conditions of use. Moreover, sometimes the best gasoline is the 76th. Gasoline grades 98 and 95 may contain more toxic and combustible additives.

What affects quality?

• Rejection of lead in the composition;
• Reducing the percentage of sulfur in the composition (up to 0.003-0.05%);
• Reducing the percentage of aromatic hydrocarbons (up to 35-45%);
• Control of the percentage of actual resins (no more than 5 milligrams per 100 cubic centimeters);
• Clear division into classes (up to 8 classes);
• Addition of detergent additives for the prevention of parts of the fuel mechanism.

The highest quality gasoline contains practically no impurities and additives, has a transparent whitish color.

Diesel fuel at gas stations today also does not always meet the standards in terms of quality.

What it should be:

• Cetane number - from 40 to 55;
• Viscosity compliance with established standards;
• Sulfur content up to 1.5%.

The DT fraction should also be within the normal range. Too high an indicator adversely affects the condition of the oil and leads to the appearance of soot. Too low lowers viscosity and adversely affects the automotive system.

Where does low quality gasoline come from?

Problems with the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel can appear anywhere along the route of the fuel from its extraction to the gas station:

• Using the wrong technology in refineries;
• The appearance of dirt and impurities during storage at the tank farm;
• Mixing with other gasoline at the tank farm;
• Pollution in a fuel truck on the way to the gas station;
• Inconsistency of technology when draining fuel from a fuel truck into tanks at a gas station.

How to quickly check the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel:

• Drain a small part onto the asphalt or into an empty container to check the color - transparent whitish, without a yellowish or bluish undertone;
• Add a couple of drops of potassium permanganate to a glass of fuel. If the potassium permanganate dissolves when stirred, and the liquid becomes pinkish, then there is water in the glass;
• Drop liquid on a white paper sheet and dry it. If there are no traces left on the paper, there is no doubt about the quality of the fuel.

All experiments can be carried out even at a gas station - they will not take much time.

Filling station rating in Russia

Where is the best gas station to buy fuel? Below is a ranking of the 10 most representative fuel networks in Russia.

Place in the ranking	Company name	Description
10	MTK	The network of gas stations and the quality of fuel at them is controlled by the government, so here you can safely pour gasoline into your car.
9	Tatneft	Widespread network of retail outlets in the Russian Federation. The quality of gasoline is improved by additives. Unfortunately, rare cases of underfilling are known.
8	SibNeft	The company has the latest equipment for the extraction of raw materials, processing and bottling at stations.
7		An international network of gas stations with outlets in more than one country. Fuel in this company is sold not very cheap. But it meets all European standards.
6		Recently included in the assets of Rosneft.
5		Another common network, gas stations of which can be found in almost any city. Fuel quality is guaranteed by our own production.
4	TNK	Euro-5 compliance, one of the most common chains in Russia and the CIS countries, affordable prices - aren't these indicators of quality?
3	Shell	In addition to compliance with GOST and the Euro-5 standard, this brand of fuel is noted as environmentally friendly.
2	Gazpromneft	Filling stations sell fuel from several domestic and foreign manufacturers in compliance with the Euro-4 standard.
1	Lukoil	The network's products have been repeatedly awarded famous awards, such as the "Environmental Sign". Fuel meets Euro-5 standards.

Each driver independently decides at which station it is better for him to refuel. But making this choice is impossible without knowing the parameters that determine the quality of the fuel, and oil companies that show good results in the fuel supplier market.

An experienced driver is always attentive to what he “feeds” his car. After all, the quality of fuel can have a variety of effects: and it is not a fact that the consequences will please the car owner. In addition, the poor quality of gasoline leads to the fact that the engine deteriorates and breaks down. Problems can be very different: problems with, spark plugs deteriorate, breakdown of equipment responsible for fuel circulation, as well as engine breakdown as a whole. The low quality of diesel fuel also leads to the same problem.

What determines the quality of fuel

Checking the quality of the fuel means the use of a considerable number of coefficients. These include the following indicators: octane number, fractional composition indicators, the proportion of harmful impurities contained in gasoline - alkalis, acids, organic compounds, and so on. Too many drivers believe that a company promoted in advertising, such as Shell or Rosneft, guarantees high quality fuel at gas stations. Fuel quality control at gas stations can be seen in the use of special certificates that are available at every gas station. However, it is not uncommon for data in certificates to be very unreliable.

In general, everyone is well aware that due to the difference in the fractional indicators of the composition of the fuel, the requirements for gasoline 80 and 95 will be completely different. This is also worth paying attention to.

The quality rating of gasoline is known to many - the 76th is the least popular, the 95th is the most popular. However, unscrupulous gas station workers can work real miracles to turn unsightly fuel into candy. Special additives allow you to make the 76th any other. And our cars use this dubious mixture at work. Only additives that are added to raw materials for the production of gasoline can cause more harm to a car. However, there may be a situation that is not related to the good faith of fuel sellers. During long-term storage, gasoline decreases in octane number. At the same time, the amount of resins contained in it is growing - this is due to a corresponding increase in hydrocarbons in the fuel.

Video about the quality of gasoline at gas stations:

How to choose quality gasoline

To a gas station, there are a considerable number of ways. First of all, this is the “expert opinion” of your friends and acquaintances. whose knowledge you trust. The most high-quality and proven brands in Russia are: Lukoil, TNT, Shell and Rosneft. However, when traveling to other regions and regions of the country, this method of choice makes it difficult, since high-quality fuel is not always poured at gas stations of a popular brand. The solution here is simple: analyze the popularity of this gas station among the local population. If drivers with “locals” line up at a certain gas station, then you can trust the quality of fuel.

It is also worth paying attention to the authenticity of how the gas station is “served”.. The easiest way is to look at the station's fuel price list. It should not contain the additions "luxury", "premium" and the like. The brand name should also be clearly visible. This will indicate that the gas station is not trying to pass itself off as a quality and trusted brand.

It is worth noting that Shell and TNK unofficially use gasoline that is not of the best type stored at oil depots. It is easy for the owners of such vaults to deceive popular companies. Therefore, there is a chance to pour diluted fuel into your car at TNK and Shell gas stations.

It is important to be attentive to the passport of gasoline. It is located in the same place as the consumer corner. All types of fuel that have certain improvements have their own separate passport. It also indicates whether it was made in accordance with TU or GOST, the degree of its environmental safety, the oil refinery where the fuel was manufactured. The date of the passport should not exceed ten days, since after that the characteristics of the fuel are reduced. Buying fuel at gas stations where you do not see your passport is a very risky and undesirable activity. After all, having violated this mandatory legislative obligation, the seller will also easily deceive you.

However, the main thing to remember here is that the miser pays twice. Therefore, it is worth beingware of gas stations with low prices. Give preference to gasoline made in accordance with GOST, and not TU - the control over the degree of quality in the first is much stricter, which will obviously “benefit” you.

There are also secrets of "place and time". For example, a greater number of low-quality and falsified products are sold in the region, and not within large cities. It has also long been noted that fuel purchased on weekdays is of higher quality than that purchased on weekends. The same can be said about the fuel purchased on holidays - its quality often leaves much to be desired.

Quality checking

You can check the quality of fuel by its appearance.. Checking the quality of fuel for color almost always gives the right results: low-quality options have poisonous shades. High-quality fuel has a rich red-brown hue. This indicates a sufficient content of ethyl particles in its composition. You can also check it by touch. To do this, just drop it on your hand. If it dries out the skin of the hands, this may indicate that you have chosen the right dressing. If greasy traces remain, diesel fuel has been added to the fuel, and it is debatable to talk about its quality. Experienced car owners also say that the obvious unpleasant smell of gasoline should alert the car owner. Very often it accompanies a low quality product.

Of course not always it is possible to determine the quality of gasoline in the "field conditions". You can do this at home, for the purpose of prevention, so to speak. To do this, pour fuel into a glass beaker. The formation of soot deposits at the bottom of the tank indicates the dishonesty of the fuel seller. Aromatic carbon or benzene is added to such fuel. You can also check gasoline using a sheet of paper, simply by dropping gasoline on it. After evaporation, there should be no greasy and dirty marks on the surface of the sheet. In addition, no one bothers you to check the fuel in special laboratories of petroleum products.

There is another interesting way to check the quality of fuel manually - by dropping it on the glass. With a spot diameter of 5 mm, the concentration of resins in the fuel will be about 9–10 mg per 100 ml of gasoline, in 30 mm - 19–21 mg per 100 ml of gasoline. High-quality fuel has the following concentration of resins: 7–15 mg per 100 ml, depending on the brand of gasoline. If you use fuel in which the concentration of resins exceeds the norm twice, the engine life will decrease by twenty percent.

If, when potassium permanganate is added to the fuel, a red color is formed - it has an excessive water content. This suggests that with prolonged use of such gasoline, yours will suffer, and you will also need to clean the fuel equipment.

Of course, there are also household gasoline meters. However, the reliability of the data of their analysis is very controversial and it is not worth determining the quality of gasoline by them.. After all, gasoline can contain the right amount of octane particles in the presence of special additives. However, if you need to distinguish between gasoline and diesel fuel, they work great.

When you identify such fuel problems, the best thing to do is to send your car in for diagnostics as soon as possible. and subsequent repairs, due to low-quality fuel, it is necessary to conduct a laboratory analysis of the fuel. In the event that the result reveals a violation of the rules, you will be able to claim reimbursement of the costs of repairs from the consumer protection service.

The best brands of Russia

The first place was shared by Gazpromneft and Kirishsky gasoline, since its tests have never given a bad result. With Gazprom Neft, everything is, in principle, clear: 2 large plants, one of which is located in Moscow, and the second in Yaroslavl, guarantee the quality of their products. In addition, according to the results of the test, their fuel is no worse than European.

Third place - TNK. The fourth is Rosneft. Fifth - Shell. Sixth - TNK-BP.

The seventh place was taken by the Neste company. At their gas stations, all fuel is domestic, with the exception of the 98th. The rule of place and time applies to them in the first place, since quite often you can find negative reviews about the quality of gasoline at one or another gas station of this brand. They also say that on Friday night, the gas at their gas stations is also not of the best quality.

The eighth place was taken by the small company Statoil. Ninth - PTK. A large company that has proven itself quite well, but for some reason does not like consumers. Apparently there are reasons for this.

Tatneft and Bashneft are medium quality companies and therefore share the last place in the top ten. Although it is worth noting that Tatneft still does not have its own base, unlike the Bashkir brand.

Report on the quality of gasoline at various gas stations:

Thus, acquiring high-quality fuel is a simple matter, it is only important to be attentive to the little things, and then you will save yourself from unnecessary costs and unpleasant emotions about your car.

High-quality fuel is one of the important elements of a car's longevity. Drivers know that not every gas station offers good gas. Car enthusiasts have their own preferences, often based on personal experience of trial and error. To tell you which Russian gas stations sell the best fuel, the article compiled a rating based on reviews from car owners in 2016.

Finding good fuel is often a headache for car enthusiasts. Trading in gasoline and diesel fuel is a profitable business, therefore today in the Russian Federation there are a great many large, medium and small gas stations. Each gas station, to the best of its ability, participates in global competition and attracts customers with a price or various promotions. But behind a tempting cost or a bonus, a product that does not meet quality standards can be hidden.

Often, instead of diesel fuel, diesel fuel is sold, and under the AI ​​95 gasoline brand, AI 92 with harmful additives will be poured into the tank. The state inspection system does not work effectively, because according to the law, the inspection must notify the company selling gasoline 3 days in advance. Of course, gas stations will have time to get rid of bad fuel in such a time. But public organizations involved in monitoring in this area claim that fake gasoline at domestic gas stations is up to 30% (in some regions - up to 50%!).

Poor quality fuel can damage your car

Stereotypes about the quality of gasoline

Fuel testing is a complex chemical process that is only available in laboratories. Specialists measure the 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. With their help, you can calculate the presence of impurities with a certain degree of accuracy, although you should not rely entirely on this method.

For example, it is widely believed that gas stations of a well-known brand are guaranteed to have good fuel. 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 do not underfill or dilute fuel.

What threatens low-quality fuel for cars

The amount of fuel you fill in the tank determines how soon you will have to put the car in service for major repairs. Even a single use of counterfeit fuel can cause:

It is better to buy fuel only at proven gas stations

1. Difficulty starting or failure.
2. Malfunctions of fuel system elements.
3. Work problems.

Attention! Counterfeit fuel may not make itself felt immediately. Therefore, experienced motorists recommend keeping a check after refueling.

The best gas stations in terms of AI 92 gasoline quality

According to activists who test the quality of gasoline on a voluntary basis, most gas stations fill fuel with an octane rating of 80 to 87 under the brand name 92 gasoline. 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 gas stations. It is debatable what is better for a motorist to choose in this situation.

Attention! Among motorists there is a concept of "stability" of gas stations. Even a “targeted” gas station with high-quality gasoline at some point can start selling bad fuel.

The quality of gasoline AI 95. The best gas stations

1. Lukoil. It is considered the manufacturer of the highest quality gasoline. However, the high price compared to competitors deters some motorists.
2. Gazpromneft.
3. Shell.
4. TNK. It has fairly affordable prices, plus it attracts customers with a variety of bonuses.
5. British Petroleum (BP). A foreign player in the market, a representative of the world's largest oil-producing corporation.

Among the leaders are Rosneft, Trassa, MTK, Sibneft, Tatneft, Phaeton Aero.

Gas station Lukoil

How to protect your 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 counterfeit goods. The best way is experience. Be interested in the preferences of familiar motorists. If you are far from home, pay attention to how many cars with numbers of this region are at the gas station. Locals tend to be better oriented in their territory.

A good clue at an unfamiliar gas station is a list of suggested fuels. It may arouse suspicion if:

1. A separate product has the postscript "premium", "luxury", etc. Probably, the company wants to "reward" its fuel with an increased status, without having certificates.
2. Lack of supplier brand.
3. Too low price.

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 output data and the date of manufacture of gasoline (shelf life - no more than 10 days). Paying attention to what you fill in your own car will help you avoid spending money, time and nerves.

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