G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08 Discussion about the 2nd Generation G35 Sedan 2007 - 08

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Old 05-02-2012, 03:35 PM
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It does not matter: cut or not. For VQ37 manual clearly states use premium only.
For VQ35 - the regular is also accepted. That's my point.
 
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Originally Posted by bluedevils95
I say if they want to ruin their cars have them put what ever they want in there tanks.
It's in THEIR cars not THERE
 
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As long as they don't put Diesel in their tanks. LOL. See how far they get w/ that.
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by galperj
It does not matter: cut or not. For VQ37 manual clearly states use premium only.
For VQ35 - the regular is also accepted. That's my point.
I'm not arguing with you here but it's you who used the word 'only'. The manual does not state 'only' use 91 for the VQ37, not anywhere.
We can use 87, temporarily, but what is temporary to some may not be the same to others.
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 05:14 PM
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Premium is the only thing that touches my gas tank! I am too afraid of doing anything that will screw up my engine.
 
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Originally Posted by chris2k5
Premium is the only thing that touches my gas tank! I am too afraid of doing anything that will screw up my engine.
Tanks of reg won't kill your engine
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 02:11 AM
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I just fill it up with premium and away I go.

Always gonna need to drive. Always gonna need gas. I dont even pay attention to how much it costs. I just adjust my driving to make it go a little further.
 
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Originally Posted by galperj

I currently have 75,000 miles on my 2008 G35 (bought it new). I sold my first 2004 G35 with almost 90,000 miles. I have used regular gas in both cars from the beginning and never had any problems (including knocking) with either car.
I did not take my cars to the race track but have had a lot of fun (and I mean it!) with them.
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for the VQ35, the owner's manual states:...you may use unleaded regular gasoline with...a decrease in performance.
So sad.

Think of how much more fun you could have been having with your car had you only used the correct fuel from the beginning.
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 08:34 PM
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91 is actually hard to find in my area.
I use nothing but 93
 
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Premium all the way! I haven't read a reason for or against it, but for my own peace of mind I may as well. I'd put regular on my wife's Camry, my G gets the treatment!
 
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The money people think they're saving when buying gas for $0.10 less a gallon is actually costing them more in the long run when you take into consideration the fact that our cars run less efficiently on lesser octane fuels.
Whatever.... If someone is so broke that they need to save $2.00 at the pump, the G is probably the wrong car to begin with.
 
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Old 05-04-2012, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by vqsmile
So sad.

Think of how much more fun you could have been having with your car had you only used the correct fuel from the beginning.
That's a valid point! On my next G (new generation of course) I'll use premium only .
 
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Old 05-04-2012, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AesonVirus
The money people think they're saving when buying gas for $0.10 less a gallon is actually costing them more in the long run when you take into consideration the fact that our cars run less efficiently on lesser octane fuels.
Whatever.... If someone is so broke that they need to save $2.00 at the pump, the G is probably the wrong car to begin with.
I'm sincerely curious. Would you (or others) feel the same way if the difference is $0.58 per gallon?
I use premium but I understand how it could add up to a significant amount over the year for some. A couple tanks a week is over $1200/year. If they lease then they probably won't care as much for a vehicle they won't have in a few years but that's another side of the coin.
 
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Old 05-04-2012, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rpm&my_G35
I'm sincerely curious. Would you (or others) feel the same way if the difference is $0.58 per gallon?
I use premium but I understand how it could add up to a significant amount over the year for some. A couple tanks a week is over $1200/year. If they lease then they probably won't care as much for a vehicle they won't have in a few years but that's another side of the coin.
you also have to consider the way the car "feels" when driving with regular compared to premium. but i don't know how you'd put a $ value on that.
 
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by AesonVirus
91 is actually hard to find in my area.
I use nothing but 93
I agree. In Mass you barely see 91. I normally stick with Shell V-Power or Mobil Super+ Unleaded — Octane 93.
 


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