Do you always use premium ga?
Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Madison Alabama
Originally Posted by rickko
On the news today, a poll of drivers of cars that require premium was taken to see if they use it. Suprisingly I believe less than 20% of those asked said they actually use it!
I know we are more **** about our cars than most of the population but I'm curious if most of us DON'T use premium as well.
The question only applies to you if the mfg. recommends it for your vehicle. I read somewhere that the new C6's don't require premium but I've never confirmed that.
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..
I know we are more **** about our cars than most of the population but I'm curious if most of us DON'T use premium as well.
The question only applies to you if the mfg. recommends it for your vehicle. I read somewhere that the new C6's don't require premium but I've never confirmed that.
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..
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
Besides premium, we also add acetone to the fuel, 2.5 Oz to 10 gallons. Increases HP and mileage by reducing surface tension of gasoline for better vaporization ....really works!!! Will be experimenting with xylene, which is an octane booster, sometime soon.
PS our gas in Oregon has ethanol added in winter months, which reduces the specific heat of the fuel, but prevents water build up in the tank.
PSS Techron is supposed to be just naptha, available at a tiny fraction of the cost of Techron. Anybody know for sure whats in Techron?
PS our gas in Oregon has ethanol added in winter months, which reduces the specific heat of the fuel, but prevents water build up in the tank.
PSS Techron is supposed to be just naptha, available at a tiny fraction of the cost of Techron. Anybody know for sure whats in Techron?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by ronnie948
Sam's club, 93 octane!!!!!
+ a bottle of Techron every 2-3 months.Jennifer, I've heard about the acetone thing... I bought some to try, but haven't yet. You REALLY think it works?
Vaughn
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From: Richmond Virginia
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I was in the >80% group until one time I went to a dyno day when I wasn't 100% premium in the tank. I saw in black and white the difference and never put the cheap stuff in again.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Pearland TX
St. Jude Donor '03-'06-'07-'08-'09
Only Shell V-Power 93 octane or Exxon 93...never even thought about anything else..........acetone........... but then again my undergraduate major was organic chemistry
but then again my undergraduate major was organic chemistry
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