RE: Fuel type - newbie
Just about any fuel brand is better than Traxxas Top Fuel. TTF is junk.
I've used, with good results with each, Blue Thunder, Werks, Byron's, Odonnells, Trinity, and SIG Champion. I prefer the SIG over the rest because of the oil package in it. Though most hobby shops don't carry SIG.
A castor/synthetic blend oil package is highly recommended IMHO. 20% nitro is more than enough also, IMHO.