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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 12:01 AM
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89 octane vs 93 octane

I believe the G37 manual recommends 93 octane?

Can I get away with 89 octane? Not 87 but 89 octane.

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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 12:11 AM
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I would stay 91 or higher since it's considered premium, depends what your state offers, some states carry only up to 91 but it's fine.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 12:28 AM
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Depends on your altitude and driving. 3000+ feet above sea level 93 is only needed when FI really. If you live near sea level, and take your engine above 3000rpm or something just put the premium in it.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 12:32 AM
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Here ya go... pages and pages of information and feedback

https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...1-or-93-a.html
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Originally Posted by timc00k
I believe the G37 manual recommends 93 octane?

Can I get away with 89 octane? Not 87 but 89 octane.

And 4.18 a gallon for 89 octane?! Please tell me that's an old picture lol
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 01:24 AM
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And 4.18 a gallon for 89 octane?! Please tell me that's an old picture lol
Hahaha yes, this is from google images so most likely an old picture.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 02:02 AM
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At least it was not this high!



Originally Posted by timc00k
Hahaha yes, this is from google images so most likely an old picture.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 03:10 AM
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OR this high


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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by timc00k
I believe the G37 manual recommends 93 octane?

Can I get away with 89 octane? Not 87 but 89 octane.

I've been getting away with 87 Octane for more then 10 years. I'm on my second Infiniti
171796 miles on my first, pretty much all on 87 octane except for one month tests of 91 and 93. MPG dropped on both and never went back to anything other than 87 octane

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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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My gas cap says premium so I use nothing but 93 on mine (since day 1). Just a year ago 93 was almost $4 now it's $2.30 here so why not!?

Also, similar thread with 6 pages on related subject https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...1-or-93-a.html

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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 09:41 AM
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Ive ran 89 through mine for 2 months at a time then go back to 93 for 2-3, rinse and repeat if i feel like it.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by telcoman
I've been getting away with 87 Octane for more then 10 years. I'm on my second Infiniti
171796 miles on my first, pretty much all on 87 octane except for one month tests of 91 and 93. MPG dropped on both and never went back to anything other than 87 octane



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Wow -- MPG dropped when moving from 87 to 91/93??
All I've ever used is 93 on every car I've owned.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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I would use 93...if Cali would get off its @SS and get some firewater instead of this 91 octane brita filtered crap! LoL
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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The owner's guide for my 2013 G37 6MT indicates that 93 Octane is required.

We could use 87 or 89 octane and the computer will adjust timing, etc to compensate. However, performance will suffer. Not clear about impacts on longevity, gas mileage, or emission control system. I would only do this in case of emergency, to also avoid risking issues with these new sensitive engines.

Requiring 93 octane is very different from my two Maximas where 93 was recommended. I used regular without any problem. I do take good care of our cars and logged over 300,000 on one of those Maximas.

Hope this helps
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 07:35 PM
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FUEL INFORMATION

VQ37VHR engine

Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91) may be temporarily used, but only under the following precautions:
. Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with unleaded premium gasoline as soon as possible.
. Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for maximum vehicle performance.
This is verbatim from the Owner's Manual. In other words, use fuel with an AKI less than 91 only in emergencies.

To the naysayers: why do you think Nissan insists on premium fuel? Do you think they're colluding with gasoline retailers to get more of your hard-earned money?
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