What type of fuel?
#1
What type of fuel?
I just got my xB 2 days ago and I still can't believe that I was driving an 89 camry p.o.s. edition just 2 days ago and now i'm a proud owner of a polar white xB.
Now to my question..
Does it matter what fuel you use in you xB? 87 vs 91 Grade ? Or am I better off saving money pumping 87 ?? If this question is asked already can someone kindly tell me?
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xB > Element. Nuff said.
Now to my question..
Does it matter what fuel you use in you xB? 87 vs 91 Grade ? Or am I better off saving money pumping 87 ?? If this question is asked already can someone kindly tell me?
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xB > Element. Nuff said.
#3
Another friend of mine told me that you get more HP with 91 fuel.. Not that I care about HP but is that true? Is that wy MPG goes down the toilet??
#4
your friend has no idea what he is talking about. tell him to not give advice to anyone anymore about cars.
87, just like your manual says. its what your engine is made to run on
87, just like your manual says. its what your engine is made to run on
#5
Originally Posted by krispies13
Another friend of mine told me that you get more HP with 91 fuel.. Not that I care about HP but is that true? Is that wy MPG goes down the toilet??
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You would think with a high compression ratio it would need 91 but 87 is all it needs to run at it's full potential unless you have a turbo or supercharger.
#7
Here's what Scion says:
Scion xB horsepower and torque [Incident: 060901-000071]
From: Scion <scion_mail@scion.com>
Response (Vernon) 09/06/2006 04:09 PM
… The vehicle is engineered and tested using 87 octane fuel. We recommend that fuel for optimum performance, reliability, and fuel economy on the vehicle. The vehicle does make the same power at maximum throttle position on 87 octane as it would on higher octane fuel.
From: Scion <scion_mail@scion.com>
Response (Vernon) 09/06/2006 04:09 PM
… The vehicle is engineered and tested using 87 octane fuel. We recommend that fuel for optimum performance, reliability, and fuel economy on the vehicle. The vehicle does make the same power at maximum throttle position on 87 octane as it would on higher octane fuel.
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Do a search on top tier gas............
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Originally Posted by sizzlinscion
i put 85 in mine.
#11
Welcome to the xB family!
PW is a good choice.
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PW is a good choice.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=165419
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=140133
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=136620
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=125171
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=123633
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=99679
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=125241
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=94189
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