[Z06] What octane fuel do you use?
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Beaverton OR
Premium should be used. There have been many discussions on what octane people use and arguments as to why less than premium is acceptable. Personally, I say if you can't afford the gas, you can't afford the car. So a search and you'll find plenty of threads about this.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,300
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From: San Antonio Texas
C5 is likely worth $20k to 40k +. As much as I want to save $$, you think I am crazy enough to scrimp on 20 cents per gallon!!
If so, then I should be using Pep Boys oil, which smells like 90% parafin.
As my wife says, I ain't as dumb as I look.
No comments from the peanut gallery.
If so, then I should be using Pep Boys oil, which smells like 90% parafin.
As my wife says, I ain't as dumb as I look.
No comments from the peanut gallery.
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Instructor
Joined: May 2007
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From: Miami Florida
Don't get me wrong.... I want what is best for my new car. I just didn't find the threads which talked about octane. 92 or 93 it is then. Sometimes you assume that a car must have hi octane fuel but it isn't always the case. Thanks for clearing that up.
Safety Car
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From: Taildragers rule! USA1
Did you get an owner's manual with your new car?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Columbia MO
Originally Posted by roll4speed
...perhaps I should have stated that I haven't taken delivery yet.
I believe that the manual cautions against excessive acceleration, but if I were to pose the question to the board, "Is it OK to spin my tires?" I bet I'd get a different answer.
To answer you question roll4speed, I use BP 93 when I'm home in Missouri, and 91 (best available) when I'm visiting my folks in KS. I can tell the difference in performance on the hiway.
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Instructor
Joined: May 2007
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From: Miami Florida
I thank everyone for their input. Not a single person has suggested using anything but the highest octanes. For many of you it may have been obvious but it doesn't hurt to ask. It was never an issue of being able to afford the gas but rather if it was necessary. Seems like a small price to pay to avoid possible engine problems (gunk) down the road.
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Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: Sugar Land TX
St. Jude Donor '08
Premium should be used. There have been many discussions on what octane people use and arguments as to why less than premium is acceptable. Personally, I say if you can't afford the gas, you can't afford the car. So a search and you'll find plenty of threads about this.
