do these cars really need the premium gas or can we put midgrade in them??
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Don't the coupes say Premium Fuel Only? Or Premium Fuel Required?
In which case, lower octane is for limping mode back to where you can get premium fuel.
In the older sedans, where it is just recommended, I haven't really noticed a difference in normal driving (though it might come into play if I pushed the car real hard).
In which case, lower octane is for limping mode back to where you can get premium fuel.
In the older sedans, where it is just recommended, I haven't really noticed a difference in normal driving (though it might come into play if I pushed the car real hard).
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ok so i called the dealership to ask them there opinion. what they said that midgrade would be perfectly fine if your not racing, constantly speeding from the start, or a rough driver. if your trying to save gas due to large amounts of gas used but drive normal or better then normal midgrade shouldnt hurt. if you hear or notice a diference in engine and stuff then go back. otherwise you should be fine.
the guy i talked to said hes used midgrade ever since he bought the car and he gets 20 mpg just as if you were to use premium.
the guy i talked to said hes used midgrade ever since he bought the car and he gets 20 mpg just as if you were to use premium.
Originally Posted by g30wh4t
Yup, sure are alot of haters on here. I must say that there are better ways of wording things then flaming people for simple questions. If you asked the question in person, they answer it without flaming, but on the net alot of people on the forums get a big mouth. When really they are 
yea and using midgrade gas provides worse fuel economy for our cars, meaning in the grand scheme of things you will actualy spend more money using midgrade then if you were to use premium.
Originally Posted by OCG35
for me, yes... and apparently you too... I get **** mpg in the G and only use premium, but I dont go through a bunch of fuel either (‘cause I don’t drive it much)... Some people drive 80-100+ miles per day round trip - that extra $2 adds up quick for them... Also, like the OP, maybe funds are tight and $50+ more per month creates a bind...
I'm fortunate as it pertains to fuel so I'm not referencing my situation... but I'm in an industry where I see how fuel prices have a direct impact on P&L... So I dont understand how some people are nay-saying an issue that very clearly has merit when the concern is mentioned…
I'm fortunate as it pertains to fuel so I'm not referencing my situation... but I'm in an industry where I see how fuel prices have a direct impact on P&L... So I dont understand how some people are nay-saying an issue that very clearly has merit when the concern is mentioned…
thank you. I am glad someone actually did consider that some of us have to drive quite a bit..
for me, G is costing 360$ a month on gas only... so all in all (After insurance, gas, monthly payments) it is almost 970 that i'm paying... damn thats depressing...
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Originally Posted by Foques
thank you. I am glad someone actually did consider that some of us have to drive quite a bit..
for me, G is costing 360$ a month on gas only... so all in all (After insurance, gas, monthly payments) it is almost 970 that i'm paying... damn thats depressing...
for me, G is costing 360$ a month on gas only... so all in all (After insurance, gas, monthly payments) it is almost 970 that i'm paying... damn thats depressing...
That's not to say its not a burden. It has definately changed my driving habits. But I just don't think cutting 10 cents a gallon is worth it for our cars. Think about it...putting midgrade over premium only saves you $8-10 bucks a month.
There are better ways of saving that small amount of money.
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obviously none of these morons on this thread can read.
the OP asked this
Nothing you guys have done answers that question.
From my experience it does not NEED premium. Mine runs fine without it and I've been using midgrade or regular unleaded for 3+ years now with no issues. No pinging. No check engine lights. Runs perfectly fine.
the OP asked this
do these cars really need the premium gas or can we put midgrade in them??
From my experience it does not NEED premium. Mine runs fine without it and I've been using midgrade or regular unleaded for 3+ years now with no issues. No pinging. No check engine lights. Runs perfectly fine.
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Originally Posted by civic4982
obviously none of these morons on this thread can read.
the OP asked this
Nothing you guys have done answers that question.
From my experience it does not NEED premium. Mine runs fine without it and I've been using midgrade or regular unleaded for 3+ years now with no issues. No pinging. No check engine lights. Runs perfectly fine.
the OP asked this
Nothing you guys have done answers that question.
From my experience it does not NEED premium. Mine runs fine without it and I've been using midgrade or regular unleaded for 3+ years now with no issues. No pinging. No check engine lights. Runs perfectly fine.
Obviously you can run whatever you want. But Premium fuel is what Nissan requires for this engine.
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^^^ coupe says that but not sedan... that's one of the reason's I'm convinced the ECU is tuned different from the factory... that and some various dyno results in product testing...
