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Originally Posted by zimmG35
That is a decent article but it makes a false statment. It states that 87 octane gas is 87% octane. This is untrue. The octane rating of gasoline is simply a knock index number. The higher the number the less prone it is to prematurely combust (knock).
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Using regular really doesnt save you a whole lot when you think about it. I think it might come out to $100-200 a year but to me, it's not worth risking anything going on the motor. Stick with 93 and you'll be fine.
On a side note, at least this is a reasonable question...I love it when people ask if they should put race gas in their NA Gs. Maybe we should all just run C16...
On a side note, at least this is a reasonable question...I love it when people ask if they should put race gas in their NA Gs. Maybe we should all just run C16...
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Why does every thread where someone tries to save a buck always have to have post 'downers' chastising us for not throwing away our money with total disregard? Ridiculous, if you have so much money why aren't you hanging around in the Porsche 911 turbo forums???
Most reputable sources I find (not including car and oil companies) say that the premium is a total scam. Now with that being said...I still put in the premium! Why? Because the little tag next to the gas tank tells me to and I don't want to "risk it." So don't be haters, the question is worth asking.
Most reputable sources I find (not including car and oil companies) say that the premium is a total scam. Now with that being said...I still put in the premium! Why? Because the little tag next to the gas tank tells me to and I don't want to "risk it." So don't be haters, the question is worth asking.
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Higher Octane is NOT the only thing you get in premium fuel. Most of the times, you get extra little things added to your gas to keep your fuel system clean,etc. you might also notice that your oil stays cleaner
for a difference of a few cents, its definitly worth using premium over regular.
for a difference of a few cents, its definitly worth using premium over regular.
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Don't forget, Japan's fuel is rated at a higher octane, meaning our Premium is closer to their regular. That's why it's not just japanese sports cars that require premium. Their sedans generally do as well. There has been a recent change in this, somewhat, but it still holds true for the most part.
We tend to have good gas here in TX (compared to CA), but it's getting hard to find anything over 91 octane around here. Premium used to be 93.
Since 91 is all the G has seen, I've resorted to using an octane booster (with, more importantly for me, a fuel stabilizer) every other tank or so. With the heat on it's way, I'll rely on it for 2-3 extra octane points to ease combustion.
We tend to have good gas here in TX (compared to CA), but it's getting hard to find anything over 91 octane around here. Premium used to be 93.
Since 91 is all the G has seen, I've resorted to using an octane booster (with, more importantly for me, a fuel stabilizer) every other tank or so. With the heat on it's way, I'll rely on it for 2-3 extra octane points to ease combustion.