Do you always use premium ga?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,146
Likes: 0
From: The Internet
Originally Posted by rickko
Remember, if you don't and you ever have a warranty fuel system problem your claim may be declined if there is evidence of non-premium gas use.
..rickko..
..rickko..
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,992
Likes: 3
From: Pleasanton CA
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12, '14-'17,'21, '25
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
Not Just Premium, Chevron Premium ONLY!!!
I think your poll says it all.. 23/23 said 100% of the time!
OH, and since I live in Cali.. its 91 or walk! (used to be 93, but you know Cali!)
I think your poll says it all.. 23/23 said 100% of the time!
OH, and since I live in Cali.. its 91 or walk! (used to be 93, but you know Cali!)
And what's this 93 stuff???
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,346
Likes: 5
From: Mustang OK
FWIW, here's what the 2003 Corvette Owner's Manual says:
With that having been said, I use 91 octane or higher.
Gasoline Octane
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance. You may also use middle grade or regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be slightly reduced. If the engine octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine.
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 91 or higher for best performance. You may also use middle grade or regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be slightly reduced. If the engine octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine.
bub
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,826
Likes: 39
From: Central NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'08-'10
I own a gas station, and can attest to the fact that many non-Vette "premium recommended" vehicle owners don't buy premium. Vette owners tend to be religious about using the best, but lots of MB, BMW, Acura, etc. owners tend to buy regular gas, especially since the $2/gal mark was passed.
