Let's Talk GAS
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RE: Let's Talk GAS
The gas I buy won't have ethenol. It's not good for the car, so I avoid it.
Truth known, all 3 buttons probably yield the same octane anyway, so guess which is which.
Also, my car's manual has strongly recommended a good detergent gas. Why let it get clogged on dirty gas when you can keep it clean using detergent fuelsall the time? As I said, I also run Sea Foam through it ever 3 or 4kmiles. An ounce of prevention....yada yada...
Truth known, all 3 buttons probably yield the same octane anyway, so guess which is which.
Also, my car's manual has strongly recommended a good detergent gas. Why let it get clogged on dirty gas when you can keep it clean using detergent fuelsall the time? As I said, I also run Sea Foam through it ever 3 or 4kmiles. An ounce of prevention....yada yada...
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RE: Let's Talk GAS
eric123
If an engine is not tuned well or not performing quite properly a higher octane might help. (carbon residue on the valves?) This could be noticed going uphill, etc. The techs on this site would have the best knowledge of this.
If an engine is not tuned well or not performing quite properly a higher octane might help. (carbon residue on the valves?) This could be noticed going uphill, etc. The techs on this site would have the best knowledge of this.
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RE: Let's Talk GAS
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the only reason they use higher octane gas in high-performance/boosted engines is it is not as prone to (pre-) detonation. With high levels of boost/high compression ratios, standard 87 will detonate from the diesel effect or carbon deposits before the spark plug fires. (not good)
the only reason they use higher octane gas in high-performance/boosted engines is it is not as prone to (pre-) detonation. With high levels of boost/high compression ratios, standard 87 will detonate from the diesel effect or carbon deposits before the spark plug fires. (not good)
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RE: Let's Talk GAS
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eric123
If an engine is not tuned well or not performing quite properly a higher octane might help. (carbon residue on the valves?) This could be noticed going uphill, etc. The techs on this site would have the best knowledge of this.
eric123
If an engine is not tuned well or not performing quite properly a higher octane might help. (carbon residue on the valves?) This could be noticed going uphill, etc. The techs on this site would have the best knowledge of this.
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From: Brandon, MS
RE: Let's Talk GAS
ORIGINAL: HondaPhyco
I use 87 its not that poor but its all i can afford, with gas prices the way they are
Reg-3.23 Plus 3.33 Those are the only two i use, performance wise use the higher octance its what Honda recommends.
I use 87 its not that poor but its all i can afford, with gas prices the way they are
Reg-3.23 Plus 3.33 Those are the only two i use, performance wise use the higher octance its what Honda recommends.
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RE: Let's Talk GAS
ORIGINAL: 00AccordLX5spd
Higher octane is for engines with higher compression.
ORIGINAL: HondaPhyco
I use 87 its not that poor but its all i can afford, with gas prices the way they are
Reg-3.23 Plus 3.33 Those are the only two i use, performance wise use the higher octance its what Honda recommends.
I use 87 its not that poor but its all i can afford, with gas prices the way they are
Reg-3.23 Plus 3.33 Those are the only two i use, performance wise use the higher octance its what Honda recommends.
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RE: Let's Talk GAS
thats all you really need is 87, unless like nafango says you have an engine that has a higher compression for high performance. my accord has got 211,385 miles and all I use is 87, if you have a good fuel filter and the gas you know for sure is decent then you should be fine.