Issues with 89 Octane?
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Issues with 89 Octane?
Has anyone had or know of any issues when using 89 Octane instead of the minimum recommended 91? I ask because I just found out that is what my wife has been putting in our car for a couple of tank fulls. Incidently, I drove it today and didn't notice any difference.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by nghiars
the possibly could be knocking but more so over a longer period of time
With that said, I'd never put 89 in my car...
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had a 97 maxima (VQ30DE) that wanted premium. i noticed that during the summer, lower octane produces knocking, especially when driving uphill. in the winter, not as much knocking. couldn't really tell performance difference, other than knocking. incidentally, the knock sensor always showed up as malfunctioning when doing a diagnosis.
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Originally Posted by G-girl
For the few cents you save and the difference in price between 89 and 91 is not worth having to pay for a damage engine if it ever does occur.
Always put minimum 91 on mine. I put 92 a couple of times and it ran better.
Always put minimum 91 on mine. I put 92 a couple of times and it ran better.
i think the Op knew this but his wife didnt and so he was makking sure if it would cause problems
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My wife even told me to use gas with 87 Octane for the G. She said that her friends told her that it makes no difference, and the different octane ratings are just a way for gas companies to make more profit
My solution? As any good married man would, I said "Yes dear", and keep on putting 91 Octane gas in the G (I can do this because I'm the only one filling the G up )
My solution? As any good married man would, I said "Yes dear", and keep on putting 91 Octane gas in the G (I can do this because I'm the only one filling the G up )
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