At 5:52 PM -0800 1/9/00, Joe Ernest wrote:
>It appears that several list members are frequent and or extended-stay
>visitors to Mexico.
>I am planning a trip to San Ignacio (BCS) and was wondering,
>Could anyone tell me if premium unleaded is readily available along HWY 1 in
>Baja?

Yes, unleaded is wideliy available in Mexico.  It's especially common in
Baja, since so many gringos (and Canadians) travel there, and the Yanks and
Canucks need unleaded.  You should have no problems finding unleaded
throughout Baja.

Just don't run the tank too low with the anticipation of a fill later down
the road.  It is not uncommon for gas stations to be out of fuel, or even
for stations shown on maps to be closed entirely.  Speaking of maps, AAA of
Southern California distributes an excellent and detailed folding driving
map of Baja, with BCN on one side, BCS on the other.  The map has accurate
driving distances, shows less-travelled (dirt) roads (for access to those
inviting remote beaches), and gas station locations.   But like I said,
don't count on stations having gas or even still being there.

>Apparently they have Magna Sin and Nova?

Yes.  Magna sin is unleaded.

>What are the grades of gasoline, leaded, Unleaded, octane rating etc?

Can't recall exactly, but Mex unleaded is comparable to regular unleaded in
US and Canada.

Hope this helps!

T.

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