What kind of gas do you put in your C6?
04-08-2011, 05:35 PM
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91 octane is the norm for premium around here, but a couple of stations(the owner owns a Harley and has a bunch of Harley friends)carry 94 octane ethanol free pure gas.
While the LS2/3's can get away with using 87 octane(91+ octane is recommended, but not required), LS7/9's require a minimum of 91+octane, but 93 is recommended.
While the LS2/3's can get away with using 87 octane(91+ octane is recommended, but not required), LS7/9's require a minimum of 91+octane, but 93 is recommended.
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04-08-2011, 05:49 PM
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93 only. 93 is usally about .20 more than 87 around here. Not that much more. There are several stations around that have 104 at the pump, is that not available except with an additive, where 90 or 91 is max?
04-08-2011, 05:56 PM
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91 here in West Texas but from what I understand is that when you gain altitude your need for higher octane goes down. That is why we get only 91 here. Does anyone know if that is correct?
04-08-2011, 06:04 PM
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What kind of gas do you put in your C6?
I'm going to assume 99% of the people who own a C6 only put the 93 octane in it, but was just curious if anyone uses anything less. If I'm not mistaken the manual says you can put 87 in, but might hear a ping, it didn't sound like much of a big deal the way it reads in the manual. I personally have never put anything but 93 in mine.
Thanks everyone in advance for your feedback.
Thanks everyone in advance for your feedback.
I do not let people with gas in my car.
As for gasoline, I always use a 91 octane (R+M)/2 Top Tier fuel.
04-08-2011, 06:42 PM
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04-08-2011, 06:50 PM
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Why would anyone not use premium in a CORVETTE? If the 20 cents a gallon extra is to much money for someone, they probably should not be driving a high performance sports car. JMO 
04-08-2011, 07:13 PM
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I go to El Cheapo Gas and fill with the lowest octane that I can find.......
NOT!! Mine is tuned for 93 Octane.
NOT!! Mine is tuned for 93 Octane.
