I have a quick question about what kind of gas should one use for thier cars. People mostly go for 87 because its cheaper but i have heard that although 89 is expensive but its better for yor car. any suggestions?
2007-08-11 14:56:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The savings from using the lower octane fuel off-sets the slightly better performance you get from the more expensive 89 & 92 octane fuels.
You can experiment and decide which one is worth it's weight in gold because that is what you'll be burning up every time you fill up at the pump.
There is minimal increase in miles per gallon but all cars have to be engineered to run on the lower octane fuels. They have sensors that detect octane and engine knock and the engine management system adjusts the timing accordingly.
You will not damage the engine by using the 87 octane. I have noticed that on some cars the 92 octane makes them run a bit hotter than the 89 or 87 octane fuels.
Good Luck!
2007-08-11 15:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most cars, 87 is fine and 89 won't help with performance. For some sports cars, 89 is recommended.
2007-08-11 22:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your car manual will tell you what grade to use but the vast majority of cars use 87 and using 89 is a waste of money.
2007-08-11 22:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by macguff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
89 burns cooler and slower and is more likely to leave deposits. Don't use it if you car recommends 87. It does the same thing in V8's. Those guys are wasting their money if the motor isn't pinging and they have knock sensors for that.
2007-08-11 22:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in the octane rating fuel that the manufacturer recommends. If you're engine calls for 87 then use 87. That's all it needs.
2007-08-11 22:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would use the 89 for a regular car, for older cars and trucks with v8 engines i would use 93, i have a 94 ford van with a 5.8 l engine and it will not run great on less than 93
2007-08-11 22:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I all was run the cheaper gas but it depends on what you car calls for unleaded super unleaded or premium unleaded what ever your gas door sass is what you put in it
2007-08-11 23:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by Adam B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no big difference....just get the 89 if you tink its better cause its only 10 cents diff per gallon. thats less than 2 dollars per tank....cheap-o
2007-08-11 22:03:03 · answer #8 · answered by st 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋