Does anybody run reg 87 octane fuel in their 302?
1/22/12, 09:24 PM
#21
Shelby GT500 Member
The station I bought 91 octane from...I've had problems with their gas. Went back to station I got 93 octane from and no problem with gas. My car pings when using 87 or 91. It's already been to the dealer for this and they stated it was the gas causing the issue. No, I don't fill up at 7-11 or Raceway or places like that. I use Chevron or BP as much as possible.
The difference in price is not enough to matter so I stick with what works best... my car likes the 93 octane and my wallet doesn't complain about it.
The difference in price is not enough to matter so I stick with what works best... my car likes the 93 octane and my wallet doesn't complain about it.
1/22/12, 09:25 PM
#22
Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB
The station I bought 91 octane from...I've had problems with their gas. Went back to station I got 93 octane from and no problem with gas. My car pings when using 87 or 91. It's already been to the dealer for this and they stated it was the gas causing the issue. No, I don't fill up at 7-11 or Raceway or places like that. I use Chevron or BP as much as possible.
The difference in price is not enough to matter so I stick with what works best... my car likes the 93 octane and my wallet doesn't complain about it.
1/22/12, 09:29 PM
#23
Shelby GT500 Member
1/23/12, 04:05 PM
#24
GT Member
Join Date: May 3, 2011
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Fortunately, I have a VP racing fuel station in my little village, so when I get my 2013, I don't have to worry about no stinkin' ethanol. 
I don't think I'll put the 101 octane stuff in though...
I don't think I'll put the 101 octane stuff in though...
Last edited by Forkmachine; 1/23/12 at 04:07 PM.
1/23/12, 04:17 PM
#25
Cobra Member
[QUOTE=jimmbbo;6232263]Since ethanol can be used to increase octane rating... buying "premium" fuel does not guarantee you're getting "100% gasoline"...
Out here in fly over country, the law requires the pump to be marked with what is or is not an alcohol blended fuel. The pump I use, at a Conoco station, has a label which reads "No alcohol Added. 100% pure gasoline".
The other pumps, Regular and Mid Grade, are marked with a label stating the amount of ethanol contained in the gas...such as, "Contains 10% Ethanol".
Out here in fly over country, the law requires the pump to be marked with what is or is not an alcohol blended fuel. The pump I use, at a Conoco station, has a label which reads "No alcohol Added. 100% pure gasoline".
The other pumps, Regular and Mid Grade, are marked with a label stating the amount of ethanol contained in the gas...such as, "Contains 10% Ethanol".
1/23/12, 09:29 PM
#27
Originally Posted by jskup1
For saving only $3 - $4 per tank, I wouldn't risk it. In my RX8 that required premium, running anything less caused detonation. Especially with ethanol being blended and the reports of incorrect octane ratings, you can't even really trust 87 truly being 87.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Evil_Capri
Mustang Motorsports
1
9/11/15 08:39 AM