[Z06] Help, my dad put the wrong gas
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Help, my dad put the wrong gas
I lent my dad my z06 this morning for him to go to work, I told him not to put gas since I still had some. He stopped and put 20$ of regular 89 octane gas.
How bad is that for my engine and what can I do now?
How bad is that for my engine and what can I do now?
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Keep in mind all the good things your dad does for you. It is a small thing that he did that will not end up hurting anything and you wasted precious time being upset with him. I wish my dad was still around to irritate me with some of the crazy things he used to do. Funny thing is my sons are feeling the same way about me that I used to feel about my own father. What goes around comes around.
Last edited by MiamiCowboy; Sep 13, 2007 at 11:05 AM.
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$20 is not many gallons anymore. How much gas was in the tank?
If you top the tank off with the higher octane, the blend will be the average octane per gallon. If you put in 50% or more of 94 octane, you are still at 91 or 92 octane. No problem.
If you top the tank off with the higher octane, the blend will be the average octane per gallon. If you put in 50% or more of 94 octane, you are still at 91 or 92 octane. No problem.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Sep 13, 2007 at 11:18 AM.
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I run the cheap gas in the Z all the time and still running strong like a champ. I have never seen or felt a differance so why waste the cash. I let my mom drive my 88 vette one time and she left the e brake on the whole time becuase she thought it was down even though you need to release it first. Now that is something to bitch about LOL even though I didnt because its my mom and she felt bad enough.
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I run the cheap gas in the Z all the time and still running strong like a champ. I have never seen or felt a differance so why waste the cash. I let my mom drive my 88 vette one time and she left the e brake on the whole time becuase she thought it was down even though you need to release it first. Now that is something to bitch about LOL even though I didnt because its my mom and she felt bad enough.
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I agree, my boys (6' 3'' 19 years old, and a 23 years old) would never speak harch to me. 1st they know waking up on the floor would be their next experiance. 2nd they have to much respect for their old man. And they know not to let objects or women come before the family. My oldest boy drive 34 miles every weekend just to wash his moms car (wax if needed) and help in the yard. I've always told them the only women that will alway love they unconditionally is her. And never put a girl before each other.
And yes at my age of 44 when my mom calls I go to her. (My dad died 2 years ago)
And yes at my age of 44 when my mom calls I go to her. (My dad died 2 years ago)
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You’ll be fine.
It appears you have a very classy dad, who not only cares a lot about you but also respects you as well.
Overlook his (minor) oversight, and (focus) on the significance of his intention.
It appears you have a very classy dad, who not only cares a lot about you but also respects you as well.
Overlook his (minor) oversight, and (focus) on the significance of his intention.
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I agree, my boys (6' 3'' 19 years old, and a 23 years old) would never speak harch to me. 1st they know waking up on the floor would be their next experiance. 2nd they have to much respect for their old man. And they know not to let objects or women come before the family. My oldest boy drive 34 miles every weekend just to wash his moms car (wax if needed) and help in the yard. I've always told them the only women that will alway love they unconditionally is her. And never put a girl before each other.
And yes at my age of 44 when my mom calls I go to her. (My dad died 2 years ago)
And yes at my age of 44 when my mom calls I go to her. (My dad died 2 years ago)
For what its worth, i have put 87 octane in my vette before because i spaced out and thought I was filling the Expedition. It won't hurt a thing.