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Might be a silly question but WHO CARES "91 Octane or 87 Octane"

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Old 06-13-2010, 04:25 PM
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Might be a silly question but WHO CARES Which OCTANE do you use?

To Tell Me Which One You USE !

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Old 06-13-2010, 04:26 PM
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I actually use 93...
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Old 06-13-2010, 04:33 PM
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i used 87 .. but im gonna start using 93 also
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Originally Posted by IMFROMNEWYORK
i used 87 .. but im gonna start using 93 also



Getting G to drive 87? Man get tractor Are you changing oil? Do you know anything about detonation and harm it causing to the engine?
Do you know that people in Europe making fun of anyone here in US driving 93, most driving 98 with cars like G level ....
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Old 06-13-2010, 04:46 PM
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there's a .05 cent per gallon difference from 87 octane to 91 octane. So paying that extra $1 dollar for 20 gallons is worth the extra piece of mind. Plus getting a G it should only have the best, gas, oil etc. Don't treat it like a honda.
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Originally Posted by GeeeeOhhhh
there's a .05 cent per gallon difference from 87 octane to 91 octane. So paying that extra $1 dollar for 20 gallons is worth the extra piece of mind. Plus getting a G it should only have the best, gas, oil etc. Don't treat it like a honda.
and the cost difference between 91 and 93 is usually around 3 cents.. so i see no reason not to get 93
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I'm on a trip and currently staying the night in a motel in Chatanooga,TN at exit 5 off I-75. The Shell station at that exit has premium .50 a gallon more then regular. I wont be filling up there.
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Originally Posted by Breitling65
Getting G to drive 87? Man get tractor Are you changing oil? Do you know anything about detonation and harm it causing to the engine?
Do you know that people in Europe making fun of anyone here in US driving 93, most driving 98 with cars like G level ....
Using a higher-than-recommended octane is a complete waste of money. Using the lowest octane that doesn't cause ping (detonation) will also give you the most power. Racers already know that fact!!!
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Originally Posted by Breitling65
Getting G to drive 87? Man get tractor Are you changing oil? Do you know anything about detonation and harm it causing to the engine?
Do you know that people in Europe making fun of anyone here in US driving 93, most driving 98 with cars like G level ....
In Europe, fuel octane is rated differently, their 98 octane is equivalent to the US's 93 octane
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Use 87, your wasting your money on 93, most stations lie anyway and just put regular in all their pumps.
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Use at least 91 like the manual says. Using 87 for a long period of time can damage you engine due to knocking.
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