Should I use Regular or the middle grade. I know the highest one (premium is not needed).
2007-01-15 07:54:52 · 11 answers · asked by Kamran H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use whatever it says in your owners manual. Higher octane gas is not better as some people think.
2007-01-15 07:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by NY1Krr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rob C has definitely done his homework! Do you sense the sarcasm? I'm laying it on pretty thick. The transmission on your Accord is 13 years old. It's going to start to have some issues. I'm sure you have over 200,000 miles or very close to it. That is a long way my friend. As far as the Civic Coupe goes...they are outstanding. However, if you have a family and are looking for some roominess, I'd go with the sedan. The coupe looks sportier and has a decklid spoiler that come with it and is $200 cheaper than the sedan. It also has some limited space in the backseat. Whatever you decide, Honda is a great brand. Their resale value it #1 in North America and they have been given the honor or being named the "greenest" car company in North America. All of their vehicles get at least 22 mpg. No other company in the world can say that! I'm completely sold on Hondas! I own 3 and am in the process of buying an S2000 for my wife!
2016-05-24 07:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have been driving Hondas since 1990 (an 91 Accord, then a 2002 Civic and a 2002 CR-V).
Have always used regular.
But I don't but these "off brands" of gas.
I buy something like BP or Cheron which has a high detergent (to keep the inside of the engine cleaner).
Have never had a major repair problem with the Hondas. About 250,000 on the 91 (son now has it). The 02 Civic and CR-V both have about 60,000.
2007-01-15 08:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Octane rating is only an anti-knock rating. Your owners manual will tell you what grade is recommend for that car. Gas is not watered down or "dirty" with lower octane ratings. Gas stations have to conform to rules set out by the Government. If you buy gas from some guy with a bucket, then you have a problem.
2007-01-15 08:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the middle grade the Regular is watered down. Last thing you want is cheap stuff in something that is brand new. I would suggest going to Chevron gas stations too cause their gas has techron and it does keep your car running better. I have a 2005 hyundai that still runs like brand new(knock on wood).
2007-01-15 08:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by meka g 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i had always used regular in my mazda truck, but the pump was out and i had to buy med. grade a couple of months ago.
i have not bought regular since that time. the mileage is better and it never knocks, even with a load.
supposedly regular is all that is required if your car is properly tuned, but i'm not planning to go back to it- i think the quality of regular has gotten pretty crappy, especially in the winter months when the fuel companies start adding anti-freeze or whatever to it
2007-01-15 08:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always use regular. It won't hurt the car, and you'll save money. Actually, you can even use regular in most cars that call for premium gas. It's a selling point to attract people who want a car that requires premium because it sounds more luxe.
2007-01-15 07:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These cars are set up to run on reg don`t spend the extra you won`t notice the differance
2007-01-15 08:18:06 · answer #8 · answered by xlhdrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use 87. gas mileage is no diff and it wont effect your engine at all. save ur money.
2007-01-15 08:03:24 · answer #9 · answered by secret santa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use regular. If you are still unsure, look in your owner's manual.
2007-01-15 08:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋