Octane?

Old Jun 22, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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what octane are you using? what should we be using? thnk
 
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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oh I have a V6 and running 87 should I be running 89? thanks
 
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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You have a new car. Use the octane shown in your owners manual.
 
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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I'm running 87 in mine. The salesman (38 years in the business) said only the SS's & Turbo's need the higher grades these days.
 
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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I'd never run less than 89....in anything
 
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by valnzula
oh I have a V6 and running 87 should I be running 89? thanks
do you understand the purpose of higher octane?

Do you understand what the + - 2 means on the side of the pumps?

how much did you (or someone else) pay for the v6 5th gen?

if you do the math, you will see that you are asking about $2.00 -$2.50 extra per week for running good gas vs the cheap stuff

again, how much did the new ride cost?
 
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