2007-03-08 08:23:13 · 5 answers · asked by bpchevyguy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
if it runs better stick with it , with all the computer engine management these days some are able to take advantage of premium fuel . too bad a fuel chemist isn't around .
2007-03-08 10:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner's manual will specify the gas recommended by the car manufacturer. It will not hurt it if you use a higher grade gas. It's up to you and your finances.
I don't suggest gasing DOWN though. If your vehicle's manufacturing book recommends 93 octaine I would not contemplate using 87.
Good Luck!
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2007-03-08 16:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it shouldn't hurt anything, rather it should increase the performance of your engine. Check your user's manual for the best octane rating to use on your vehicle.
2007-03-08 16:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you aren't hurting your car, but you are definetly hurting the environment. high octane fuels are less flammable to combat detonation in a higher compression engine. when you burn high octane gas in a car engineered for regular gas, all you are doing is expelling large amounts of unburned fuel(hydrocarbons and the like) into the atmosphere. haven't you heard of global warming?
2007-03-08 16:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by jeffrey m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Of course it's not helping anything either, and you are wasting money. You should run whatever the manufacturer calls for.
2007-03-08 16:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋