Premium Fuel "recommended" for new G35
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Premium Fuel "recommended" for new G35
The new G35 spec shows Premium Fuel Recommended. This means you can put in regular non-premium gas if you wish. Of course this will not generate the maximum performance, but who cares if you lose few hp from 306hp! You cannot even put in regular gas on other premium cars. Could be some saving in long run.
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Originally Posted by luxman
The new G35 spec shows Premium Fuel Recommended. This means you can put in regular non-premium gas if you wish. Of course this will not generate the maximum performance, but who cares if you lose few hp from 306hp! You cannot even put in regular gas on other premium cars. Could be some saving in long run.
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Originally Posted by luxman
The new G35 spec shows Premium Fuel Recommended. This means you can put in regular non-premium gas if you wish. Of course this will not generate the maximum performance, but who cares if you lose few hp from 306hp! You cannot even put in regular gas on other premium cars. Could be some saving in long run.
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Originally Posted by luxman
The new G35 spec shows Premium Fuel Recommended. This means you can put in regular non-premium gas if you wish. Of course this will not generate the maximum performance, but who cares if you lose few hp from 306hp! You cannot even put in regular gas on other premium cars. Could be some saving in long run.
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Originally Posted by brianbat420
I used to have a 02 Mitsu Eclipse and it said the same thing. If you put in 87 insted of premium there will not be that much of a difference. The only thing that I noticed between the two was a LITTLE less pull under hard load. Other than that in normal city driving nothing. If you take a trip out to the strip then put to good stuff in. Your computer will adjust as settings
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Lets say you travel an average of 15,000 miles a year.
Lets also say that you can go 300 miles per tank before you need to fill up again.
That means you fill up 50 times a year.
Again, lets say the different between premium and regular is 50 cents.
Everytime you fill up you put in 15 gallons.
Thats a difference of $7.50 a tank.
So your saving $350 a year. Thats $350 extra dollars you will waste on something else.
Not really worth it. Yes you can put regular and it won't really hurt, the computer will compensate.
Lets also say that you can go 300 miles per tank before you need to fill up again.
That means you fill up 50 times a year.
Again, lets say the different between premium and regular is 50 cents.
Everytime you fill up you put in 15 gallons.
Thats a difference of $7.50 a tank.
So your saving $350 a year. Thats $350 extra dollars you will waste on something else.
Not really worth it. Yes you can put regular and it won't really hurt, the computer will compensate.
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The engine will retard timing reducing performance and can eventually make your knock sensors go bad. Your mpg will also be greatly decreased. I finally got my mom to switch from 87 to 91 and she noticed a huge performance gain as well as a huge mpg gain. If you can't afford the gas, you can't afford the car IMO. My mom can afford the gas, she just needed a little coaching and teaching about the car.
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Use Premium if you're driving a car like this. When you own a car like the G or nicer, you want to make sure to take top-notch shape of it and maximize its potential. Meaning always change the oil before it really needs it, always use top notch fuel, etc. There are a far cars - but not many - in this class and above that don't need premium to maximize. The CTS with the 3.6 would be one.
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Originally Posted by Fassster10
why get a G when your not gonna maximize its potential...price from reg to premium isnt that much,....use the good stuff and your G will last
.....kinda like "the straw that breaks the camel's back" effect.
Besides, if one does the math, with the way prices are right now, saving 15-20 cents a gallon ain't gonna add up to much.
Originally Posted by luxman
The new G35 spec shows Premium Fuel Recommended. This means you can put in regular non-premium gas if you wish. Of course this will not generate the maximum performance, but who cares if you lose few hp from 306hp! You cannot even put in regular gas on other premium cars. Could be some saving in long run.
As others have said if you are after savings it would be a better idea to buy a more fuel efficient car and one where regular is recommended.
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Put performance a side and think about consumption: Higher grade fuel burns better than lower grades. It might cost you more but it's more efficient - hence, runs you less on the long run by giving you marginal higher mpg.
I've had my 04' coupe for 3 yrs. now and have never filled her up with anything less than 93.
I've had my 04' coupe for 3 yrs. now and have never filled her up with anything less than 93.
You guys are taking this too serious. It's not that big a deal. Just cause he asked a question does not mean he can't afford premium. Why throw away money if you don't need to? chill, it won't hurt to try. Geez...