i always use super in the vette..... 
Do you always use premium ga?
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Saving $.20/gal. (about $3.00 per fill up) vs. Getting LESS performance, etc....
........let .... me.... see....
........let .... me.... see....
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Originally Posted by Tom/99
If it wasn't recommended, I wouldn't be using it. I have spent to much money buying a Corvette, to skimp on the fuel it needs.
100%...But if you read your OM... it says you CAN use 87... however, your car won't perform like it should.
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Gasolie octane
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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Shell V-Power every time without fail.
That is the only thing my 04 has seen since getting it.
That is the only thing my 04 has seen since getting it.
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Always use premium, except the one time I was down to "E" on I-70, and got off and found the only gas station left...and they only had regular. Good ole Betsy forgave me! (We made it home...gave her a nice warm bath and Zaino treatment to make up!).
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Originally Posted by rws.1
Only Shell V-Power 93 octane
http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
Only buy gas from retailers on that list! (Notice Amoco/BP isn't).
And if you thought your vette *required* premium; I suggest you read your owners manual again! It supposedly will run just fine on regular gas. Modern computer systems will handle it just fine. You will just lose power; but, who buys a vette so they can lose power?
Last edited by black_hardtop; Dec 2, 2005 at 07:32 AM.
