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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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What type of gas do you put in since in the Manuel it says it can take any.
Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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The poll didn't work
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87. the car is rated for 87 but tested at 93. the car isnt a performance machine so a good brand 87 is all you need
Old Apr 19, 2005 | 02:55 AM
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Chevron's 87 Octane
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Chevron's 87 Octane
Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:15 AM
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I'm glad someone brought this up. Up here at 5200', I use 85, per my dealer reccomendation. Our grades here are 85, 87, 91. I tried a tank full of 91, with no appreciable difference. I haven't noticed any pinging or decrease in performance. This is between 5200' and 10000'. Anyone else?
Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:15 AM
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please use the search feature here. This poll has been done before and before and before and before. You get the point.
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87 octane, usually from a Philips 66.
Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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87 from Shell
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I remember seeing 85 in wyoming a while back. but i'm at 4500' and i use 87 with no problem.... i'm guessing you can use that octane at higher elevations.
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87 from whatever's closest
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Originally Posted by Special Sauce
87 from whatever's closest
Exactly.
Old Apr 19, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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89 at Shell/Mobil/Chevron (which ever cheapest)
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89 from 76. About 70 cents more per tank. It's worth it.
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87 from Shell
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