TOP-TIER™ Fuel | Brown Bear Car Wash

The best gas to keep you going!

The best gas to keep you going!

Top-Tier Gas

Our stations sell top-tier fuel brands such as Chevron and 76.

What is top-tier gas?




History of TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline

TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline was first introduced in 2004 when a group of automakers recognized the need for a higher detergency gasoline standard than that required by regulation.

When the U.S. minimum additive performance standards were first established in 1995, many gasoline marketers reduced the concentration of detergent additive in market gasoline by up to 50%. As a result, many automakers experienced instances of deposit build up within engines leading to poor performance and sometimes engine damage, both resulting in dissatisfied customers.

Ten top automakers have raised the bar. TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline helps drivers avoid gasoline which may leave deposits on critical engine parts, reducing engine performance and in some cases, engine damage. That's something drivers and automakers can get behind.

Fuels with lower-quality additive packages can build up deposits on fuel injectors and on intake valves. Others can build up deposits in combustion chambers and may lead to intake valve sticking. These lower levels of additives can have negative impacts on engine performance and vehicle responsiveness.

Unwashed gums are an indication of the detergency level in gasoline. In the United States regulation was passed in the late 1990s requiring a minimum level of detergency in gasoline. Following the introduction of this regulation, vehicle manufacturers experienced a significant increase in reported vehicle performance issues, leading to the introduction of the TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline program. The standard, developed and supported by automakers is based on engine performance.



Our TOP TIER™ Brands



The first U.S. gasoline marketer to have its gasoline approved as meeting new performance criteria for TOP TIER™ gasoline. Techron® Quality Gas, diesel fuels, automotive transmission fluids and our range of motor oils have been developed to meet your needs.



76® PROclean™ gasoline contains higher levels of detergent additives that help prevent deposits and help ensure peak engine performance. The detergent in 76® TOP TIER® fuel is specially formulated to help remove harmful fuel deposits.

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