So my Eclipse has Unleaded gas in it since my dad put it. Guess he didn't see the Premium gas only. It has 1/4 left in the tank, woudl it be safe to put Premium in along with the 1/4 of Unleaded. Thanks
2007-06-19 18:07:07 · 12 answers · asked by Ricky 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Has 87 but needs 91
2007-06-19 18:12:26 · update #1
It would be safe yes but it would also be a good idea. I'm guessing your eclipse is turbo. But yea go top it off with premium. Burn that tank of gas off then go top it off with premium again. Your car may run sluggish with the unleaded in there. Poor dad...atleast he was trying to be nice by putting gas in your tank. give him credit for trying.
2007-06-19 18:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put in some premium with some regular gas, you can average the octane rating. If you have a fairly new car (post 96) with engine knock sensor, then your ECU (computer) will automatically dial back the ignition timing to compensate for the lower octane gas.
If I was you I would put in 3/4 Premium (or max) with the 1/4 regular. That way the the average octane rating will be almost that of premium gas.
2007-06-20 01:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lover not a Fighter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is not as critical as the oil companies would leade us to believe. Unless you are climbing tall mountains or pulling a trailer, the auto motor is seldom called upon for a max effort. More critical in a speed boat because of the heavy continuous load strain. In a car, only under hard accelerator is PING noticed and modern ignition computers will detect the ping and retard the spark. I have run regular in a motor recomended to run premium for 75000 miles.with no ptoblems.
2007-06-20 01:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dennis in Central Florida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem with mixing the gas. You'll probably end up with an octane rating of 90, but that is better that 87 especially if you drive hard.
2007-06-20 01:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put the premium in and drive on.
2007-06-20 01:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by joystoy33 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are both unleaded. and no it wont hurt but you should use super to even out the tank.
2007-06-20 01:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by keith_19798@yahoo.com 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There all unleaded. Just fill it up. No big thing.
2007-06-20 01:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes u can no it wont hurt it, it would help it run better the premium would mix with the reguler and it will be ok
2007-06-20 01:22:13 · answer #8 · answered by redneckgirl_2005_tx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some octane booster in and fill with premium
2007-06-20 03:07:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will just be like having 89 octane.
2007-06-20 01:11:53 · answer #10 · answered by Tomsriv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋