Can I put 89 gas in my car?
Let’s start with the easy one. Most cars on the road recommend a standard grade 87 or 89. Premium gas 90-93 is completely okay to put in a standard vehicle. Car experts say there is no risk of damage to a standard car using premium fuel.
Which is better 87 octane or 89 octane?
Discussion in ‘ Range Rover ‘ started by Basque 1, Oct 26, 2014 . Good morning to all, I would like to know if anyone has experienced in the past knocking or pinging of the engine if using 87 octane fuel Vs 89 or 93 octane. What I have done is used 87 octane, however, I would add octane booster for that tank fill up.
Do you have to use 93 octane fuel?
I now still have to absolutely use only 93 octane fuel or it’ll spark knock under a heavy load. Since I live in Knoxville, TN and we have numerous mountains here, a heavy load is normal driving. One good thing now though, I can do 120mph on a level road with ease. Not bad for 188 hp AND 235,000 miles!!!
Can a high octane car take low octane gas?
A car designed for high octane can take in lower-rated gasolines—it just won’t perform as well. The car’s computer will detect lower-grade gas and adjust performance to compensate. In the old days, low-octane gasoline meant that an engine was more prone to knocking, or having its fuel combust before it’s supposed to,…
What kind of Octane does a Volvo need?
My Volvo requires at least 91 octane. I made the mistake of getting cheap and filling with 89 octane on a trip to Florida back in 2005 or 2006. The next fuel stop I was quickly back to premium. I can’t remember exactly how bad the fuel mileage hit was.
Discussion in ‘ Range Rover ‘ started by Basque 1, Oct 26, 2014 . Good morning to all, I would like to know if anyone has experienced in the past knocking or pinging of the engine if using 87 octane fuel Vs 89 or 93 octane. What I have done is used 87 octane, however, I would add octane booster for that tank fill up.
I now still have to absolutely use only 93 octane fuel or it’ll spark knock under a heavy load. Since I live in Knoxville, TN and we have numerous mountains here, a heavy load is normal driving. One good thing now though, I can do 120mph on a level road with ease. Not bad for 188 hp AND 235,000 miles!!!
A car designed for high octane can take in lower-rated gasolines—it just won’t perform as well. The car’s computer will detect lower-grade gas and adjust performance to compensate. In the old days, low-octane gasoline meant that an engine was more prone to knocking, or having its fuel combust before it’s supposed to,…