Quick octane question
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From: Richmond, Virginia
Quick octane question
Am i able to use a greater "grade" of octane when fillin up?? I usually use 87 but i was thinkin about going up to 89 octane just for fun. Stupid question i know but i was just curious if i can or not. I heard the higher octane the cleaner the fuel and also engine noise is down a little bit with higher octane. I dunno fill me in please!!
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RE: Quick octane question
Some people say its all in the head (head as in the one on your shoulders), some people say its a noticeable change. I went from the lowest to middle, i noticed a very slight change but nothing significant.
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From: Temple, Texas
RE: Quick octane question
Well I'm gonna say try it, you won't be able to notice the hp gain you'll get, but you will probably notice a slight mpg increase and you will notice that your engine will run better. Trust me, I think you can afford $1.50 extra at the pump, and that's if you fully have to fill up. If you don't like it, or don't notice anything, then drop back down to 87, but I think you may like 89, now its 93 octane that you may have a slight problem with, but I'm still pretty sure your spark plugs generate enough spark to fully detonate the gas, but try 89, if you like it, try it for a while, and when you're really feeling experimental, try 93.
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From: Richmond, Virginia
RE: Quick octane question
I think ill give it a shot next time. I never fill up my tank completely. Ill put in either 5 gallons or like 5-10 dollars worth cuz im cheap like that but its gets me around for at least 2 days hahaha. But yeah ill give 89 a try and see how it works.
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From: MN
RE: Quick octane question
I dunno in our owners manuals it says that using the higher octane may cause a noise in the engine or fluctuating rpms at idle. I have noticed both of these when I use 93. But whatever it doesnt really do that much I just like to use it every now and then.
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From: Woodbridge, VA
RE: Quick octane question
fyi, i dont think its good to keep switchin up between 87 and 89 a lot. if your not tuned , stay with 87. trust me, puttin in higher octane than 87 will not do anything for your car. ive tried already, and i save money and save my engine with 87.
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RE: Quick octane question
ORIGINAL: jthorn9
Well I'm gonna say try it, you won't be able to notice the hp gain you'll get, but you will probably notice a slight mpg increase and you will notice that your engine will run better. Trust me, I think you can afford $1.50 extra at the pump, and that's if you fully have to fill up. If you don't like it, or don't notice anything, then drop back down to 87, but I think you may like 89, now its 93 octane that you may have a slight problem with, but I'm still pretty sure your spark plugs generate enough spark to fully detonate the gas, but try 89, if you like it, try it for a while, and when you're really feeling experimental, try 93.
Well I'm gonna say try it, you won't be able to notice the hp gain you'll get, but you will probably notice a slight mpg increase and you will notice that your engine will run better. Trust me, I think you can afford $1.50 extra at the pump, and that's if you fully have to fill up. If you don't like it, or don't notice anything, then drop back down to 87, but I think you may like 89, now its 93 octane that you may have a slight problem with, but I'm still pretty sure your spark plugs generate enough spark to fully detonate the gas, but try 89, if you like it, try it for a while, and when you're really feeling experimental, try 93.
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From: MN
RE: Quick octane question
Did you ever think maybe there was no difference because you may have driven faster or worse when you were using the 93? Because I personally notice everytime that I use a higher octane that my mpg goes up 1-2.
ORIGINAL: mustangman02232
oh Bull, ive done all kinds of different mpg tests going back and forth to maine, there is NO difference except i had less money after putting in premium
ORIGINAL: jthorn9
Well I'm gonna say try it, you won't be able to notice the hp gain you'll get, but you will probably notice a slight mpg increase and you will notice that your engine will run better. Trust me, I think you can afford $1.50 extra at the pump, and that's if you fully have to fill up. If you don't like it, or don't notice anything, then drop back down to 87, but I think you may like 89, now its 93 octane that you may have a slight problem with, but I'm still pretty sure your spark plugs generate enough spark to fully detonate the gas, but try 89, if you like it, try it for a while, and when you're really feeling experimental, try 93.
Well I'm gonna say try it, you won't be able to notice the hp gain you'll get, but you will probably notice a slight mpg increase and you will notice that your engine will run better. Trust me, I think you can afford $1.50 extra at the pump, and that's if you fully have to fill up. If you don't like it, or don't notice anything, then drop back down to 87, but I think you may like 89, now its 93 octane that you may have a slight problem with, but I'm still pretty sure your spark plugs generate enough spark to fully detonate the gas, but try 89, if you like it, try it for a while, and when you're really feeling experimental, try 93.