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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 09:58 PM
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My Forum friends. What is the proper fuel solution? Unleaded 87, Premium 91, or Premium 93.This would be for every day driving not tracking. I thank you guys in advance.
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My Forum friends. What is the proper fuel solution? Unleaded 87, Premium 91, or Premium 93.This would be for every day driving not tracking. I thank you guys in advance.
They still give owner's manuals with vehicle these days?



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My Forum friends. What is the proper fuel solution? Unleaded 87, Premium 91, or Premium 93.This would be for every day driving not tracking. I thank you guys in advance.
At least 91 Premium. I always use 93 as that is what is available here in New Jersey.
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93-octane is preferred, 91 if it's the best you can find.
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Listen to Kracka... or trade for a Hyundai.
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Originally Posted by Kracka
93-octane is preferred, 91 if it's the best you can find.
Do people hold out for TOP TIER?
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Do people hold out for TOP TIER?
When possible. I use TT 93 the vast majority of the time but will use a non-TT 93 over a TT 91 depending on the area.

www.Find93.com
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When possible. I use TT 93 the vast majority of the time but will use a non-TT 93 over a TT 91 depending on the area.

www.Find93.com
That site isn't very complete in my area.
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My Forum friends. What is the proper fuel solution? Unleaded 87, Premium 91, or Premium 93.This would be for every day driving not tracking. I thank you guys in advance.
They still give owner's manuals with vehicle these days?



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My Forum friends. What is the proper fuel solution? Unleaded 87, Premium 91, or Premium 93.This would be for every day driving not tracking. I thank you guys in advance.

And Please do your best to stay out of the fast lane.
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Originally Posted by JABCAT
They still give owner's manuals with vehicle these days?


and just about every car owner's manual is online, page by page in a pdf if you don't have the car yet. or even if you do. just type in the words such as 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual and go to the section marked driving and operating in the index or chapters.

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Costco Top Teir 93 is always available at good prices here in NJ
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Originally Posted by fastoy
That site isn't very complete in my area.
It's mainly user-populated and by no means complete, but I use it quite frequently on roadtrips and add to it where I can.
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When in doubt always refer to the owner's manual
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91 for street. 93 for track.

The 2023 Manual says, for normal operation, 91 octane or higher is required. But in the section for tracking, it also says 93 octane or higher is required. And yes top tier is preferred when you can find it.

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AND, IN THE TRACK SECTION WE FIND:



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Originally Posted by Kracka
It's mainly user-populated and by no means complete, but I use it quite frequently on roadtrips and add to it where I can.
Yes, I agree as it probably only shows about 30% of 93 providers in my area. For example Kroger Food Stores offers 93 (Shell) and list doesn't identify them.
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Minimum of 91 octane is what I would run in the car.
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Originally Posted by brocco
Costco Top Teir 93 is always available at good prices here in NJ
That is exactly what I use in mine. Since I took possession of my 2023 last July, I only filled up at the North Brunswick Costco with their Top Teir 93.
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Originally Posted by JABCAT
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Also notice under third column “prohibited” fuels the last two items. Many of the “fuel additives” some here use contain those prohibited substances which can void warranty AND cause substantial damage to components within the fuel system including engine components.⚠️🍻
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does anyone use octane boost/fuel injector cleaner? been wondering if these C8 cars get dirty injectors over time even with Tier 1 gas only
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Originally Posted by sarang
does anyone use octane boost/fuel injector cleaner? been wondering if these C8 cars get dirty injectors over time even with Tier 1 gas only
The manual lists substances that are harmful. If you add something, make sure it does not include any of those. I believe Top Tier additives are sufficient and I won't add anything to mine.
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