What Octane Gas Do You Use?

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Aug 13, 2004 | 05:31 PM

mdbennes

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What Octane Gas Do You Use?

Getting a 00 vette in about 2 weeks and want to make sure i use the right Octane. I think the highest we have here is 93...

Aug 13, 2004 | 05:37 PM

sxeC7

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Getting a 00 vette in about 2 weeks and want to make sure i use the right Octane. I think the highest we have here is 93...

Go for 93, but stick with Chevron or you may get the dreaded gauge errors.

Aug 13, 2004 | 05:39 PM

minnasotajim

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I use 92 and has worked great.

Aug 13, 2004 | 05:43 PM

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Highest I can find.....(Usually stick w/Chevron or Exxon if I can)

Aug 13, 2004 | 05:44 PM

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93 is what you need. Congrats on the new

ride

Aug 13, 2004 | 05:44 PM

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The highest available (unless you find racing fuel) is 91 octane around here. The car pings a little a low speeds in traffic with the A/C blasting. Oh well......

Aug 13, 2004 | 05:54 PM

mowton

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Getting a 00 vette in about 2 weeks and want to make sure i use the right Octane. I think the highest we have here is 93...

93 octane

Aug 13, 2004 | 05:55 PM

mdbennes

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Roger that...thanks guys

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Aug 13, 2004 | 06:53 PM

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93 for me

Aug 13, 2004 | 06:59 PM

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I used 94 most of the time and only use 92 when 94 is unavailable

Aug 13, 2004 | 07:31 PM

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I used 94 most of the time and only use 92 when 94 is unavailable

I prefer Sunoco 94 if I can find it. I will use 93 if not, but only from a "brand name" station. No Sheetz or WaWa gas for my baby!

Aug 13, 2004 | 07:33 PM

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93 here as well...MOBIL.

Aug 13, 2004 | 07:33 PM

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93 octane

Aug 13, 2004 | 07:34 PM

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93 here and no problems whatsoever...

Aug 13, 2004 | 07:54 PM

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I use the Sunoco 94 octane also. If I can't get that, 92 is the lowest I will put in the car. Most premium gas is 92 or 93. I figure if I fill up with 94 when I can and 92 when that is all that's available, it ends up being 93 due to the blending in the tank.