[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by rusnak

Didn't they pay the automakers for that designation? I'm hoping some Ralph Nader lawyer schmuck doesn't shoot that down and create a class, you know?

It's more of an additive advertising program. It's real, but still kinda ......

TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline Program FAQ’s

How do I become a TOP TIER™ gasoline marketer?
There are a few steps involved and they are outlined below.

Step 1: Contact the Center for Quality Assurance (email TopTier@CenterForQA.com) to obtain the forms and information for becoming a TOP TIER™ Licensee.

Step 2: Contact your fuel supply terminal to inquire about available TOP TIER™ detergency formulations and from which additive company. If your terminal does not supply TOP TIER™ Detergency Gasoline, contact CQA to arrange an approved additive company to work with your terminal.

Step 3: Contact the additive company to obtain the additive treat rates and performance testing data for the TOP TIER™ Detergent Gasoline package at your terminal.

Step 4: Complete and sign the TOP TIER™ license agreement, which includes verification of your exact detergency package type and treat rate for use at your service stations.

Step 5: Obtain gasoline containing your exact detergency package type and treat rate from terminals supplying your service stations.

Step 6: Display the TOP TIER™ logo at your service stations.

Congratulations! You are now a certified TOP TIER™ Licensee.

How is the detergency validated to TOP TIER™ Performance Standards?
The detergency package is validated at an independent ISO 17025 certified laboratory by the additive company to the TOP TIER™ Performance Standards (see below).
Once the detergency package is validated, the treat rates and performance testing data can be supplied to a fuel marketer for the license agreement. The fuel supply terminal will then supply gasoline with the agreed detergent and treat rate.