When you buy sunoco make sure it's not methanol

The Hawk · 10-24-2018, 09:07 PM

I`ve run Sunoco since 1995, never had an issue anywhere. Even after sitting in the stock tank over the winter and it passes 5 months later.

Eddiejr2892 · 10-25-2018, 08:29 AM

I will not use sunoco ever again
I've called Keith nance multiple times haven't got a call back
Issue is not resolved
I only bought sunoco because I didn't see VP until we saw a truck outside the gate a day after
But sunoco will not be in our 13 race cars ever again
If they cant stand behind they're mistake and at least give my entry back it's bad business

X-TECH MAN · 10-25-2018, 08:38 AM

WOW....Is SUNOCO and NHRA that stupid ?

nhramnl · 10-25-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Hawk

I`ve run Sunoco since 1995, never had an issue anywhere. Even after sitting in the stock tank over the winter and it passes 5 months later.

Not sure of your point here. Because you've had success with Sunoco, everyone who has had a bad experience is an idiot? Because you never paid for race gas and actually got methanol, anyone who claims they have had that happen is lying?

John Dinkel · 10-25-2018, 11:01 AM

I have been using Sunoco 110 for years never had a problem.

novassdude · 10-25-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nhramnl

Not sure of your point here. Because you've had success with Sunoco, everyone who has had a bad experience is an idiot? Because you never paid for race gas and actually got methanol, anyone who claims they have had that happen is lying?

No he is simply saying he has had good luck with it since 1995. No where did he say any of the things you are accusing him of saying or implying.

I know of way more people having VP fail fuel check then any other fuel. I am sure it happens with every brand.

Now how Sunoco handled this case is definitely wrong.

Bill Bogues · 10-25-2018, 12:42 PM

We changed to renegade when we had trouble with both vp and sunoco in our stockers passing fuel check. Running it for the last 3 years and never had any problems with it passing no matter how old it is.It's probably not as fast as c-11 but it's worth something knowing you'll always pass fuel check .

nhramnl · 10-25-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by novassdude

No he is simply saying he has had good luck with it since 1995. No where did he say any of the things you are accusing him of saying or implying.

I know of way more people having VP fail fuel check then any other fuel. I am sure it happens with every brand.

Now how Sunoco handled this case is definitely wrong.

I actually got what he was trying to say. I just don't understand why people feel compelled to make a comment that runs counter to what everybody else in a given thread is saying. Let me put it this way; Hawk tells us that he's used Sunoco since 1995 without a problem. What does knowing that do for anyone (particularly the people who've had a bad experience and now don't like or use Sunoco)? The information is irrelevant by definition, but I'm certainly not trying to stop him from making a statement.

1320racer · 10-25-2018, 01:52 PM

I too have been using Sunoco race fuels...purple,blue and red for decades and never have had an issue, purchased at numerous tracks in division 1 and 2. The OP’s Issue was he got alcohol which is blue, similar at a quick glance to Sunoco Blue, been there, done that and it was my fault for walking away after telling the kid pumping the fuel that I wanted 5 gallons of “blue”

So what exactly is the unstated issue with Sunoco that some have claimed here, fuel check? Not a concern for me.

Lenny5160 · 10-25-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nhramnl

I actually got what he was trying to say. I just don't understand why people feel compelled to make a comment that runs counter to what everybody else in a given thread is saying. Let me put it this way; Hawk tells us that he's used Sunoco since 1995 without a problem. What does knowing that do for anyone (particularly the people who've had a bad experience and now don't like or use Sunoco)? The information is irrelevant by definition, but I'm certainly not trying to stop him from making a statement.

Your take is baffling.

If someone makes a post stating that Company X has horrible products or service, and I've always had a great experience with them, I would feel compelled to state my contrary experience.

If we shouldn't do that, why are replies even allowed?

10-24-2018, 09:07 PM	#1
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: When you buy sunoco make sure it's not methanol I`ve run Sunoco since 1995, never had an issue anywhere. Even after sitting in the stock tank over the winter and it passes 5 months later. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

10-25-2018, 08:29 AM	#2
Eddiejr2892 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 32 Likes: 4 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: When you buy sunoco make sure it's not methanol I will not use sunoco ever again I've called Keith nance multiple times haven't got a call back Issue is not resolved I only bought sunoco because I didn't see VP until we saw a truck outside the gate a day after But sunoco will not be in our 13 race cars ever again If they cant stand behind they're mistake and at least give my entry back it's bad business

10-25-2018, 08:38 AM	#3
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: When you buy sunoco make sure it's not methanol WOW....Is SUNOCO and NHRA that stupid ? Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 10-25-2018 at 09:20 AM.

10-25-2018, 11:01 AM	#5
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: When you buy sunoco make sure it's not methanol I have been using Sunoco 110 for years never had a problem. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

10-25-2018, 12:42 PM	#7
Bill Bogues Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bethany La. Posts: 323 Likes: 96 Liked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Re: When you buy sunoco make sure it's not methanol We changed to renegade when we had trouble with both vp and sunoco in our stockers passing fuel check. Running it for the last 3 years and never had any problems with it passing no matter how old it is.It's probably not as fast as c-11 but it's worth something knowing you'll always pass fuel check . __________________ Bill Bogues 4696 STK

10-25-2018, 01:52 PM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: When you buy sunoco make sure it's not methanol I too have been using Sunoco race fuels...purple,blue and red for decades and never have had an issue, purchased at numerous tracks in division 1 and 2. The OP’s Issue was he got alcohol which is blue, similar at a quick glance to Sunoco Blue, been there, done that and it was my fault for walking away after telling the kid pumping the fuel that I wanted 5 gallons of “blue” So what exactly is the unstated issue with Sunoco that some have claimed here, fuel check? Not a concern for me. Last edited by 1320racer; 10-25-2018 at 02:01 PM.