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posted 10-26-2000 11:53 AM                  

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New member here. I have a '99 Red. What octane gas do you people use? Owner's manual says "not to exceed 91 octane", but dealer says to use 93 octane.

What is your preference and why? Thanks fo ryour help.

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posted 10-26-2000 11:57 AM                  

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I use hi-test always.

I have gotten bad gas and heard a little pinging.

Welcome to POA, glad you made it.

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posted 10-26-2000 12:12 PM                    

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P-dawg - Welcome to the POA website! As to gas - you usually get what you pay for. I assume you spent afew $$$ for your cat, so use only the best in it! Like, pay me now or pay me later, fits in this situation. Happy Prowling, and join us often.

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posted 10-26-2000 01:14 PM                  

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Okay let's clear up some of the myths about
gasoline. The octane rating in gasoline is
defined as the fuel's ability to suppress
knock(also known as pinging). Higher octane
gasoline does have better cleaning or more
powerful properties than the lower octane
gasoline. The air & fuel charge in the
combustion chamber must be in a controlled
burn,when too low an octane fuel is used, the
air fuel mixture explodes which cause the
knocking noise especially during acceleration
This can lead to engine damage if prolonged.

There are no substanial differences with
Unbranded gasoline versus the majors, such
as Exxon,Amoco,Shell,etc., because they all
come from the same PIPELINE. The Unbranded
companies usually purchase the excess fuels
from the major companies if they over produce. So any given day an Unbranded station may have Exxon, Amoco or Shell mixed
together in the same tank, but the octane is
still retained. As far as watered down gas,
a station owner will have to be insane to
contaminate over $50,000 dollars worth of
inventory. However sometimes rain water do
get into the fuel, but there are many safeguards to prevent and warn if this occurs. The only suggestion I will make is
not to fill your Kat up at the same time when
there is a tanker delivering gas at the station, because that can stir up sediments
in the fuel that ultimately can end up in your gas tank, even though the fuel is filtered thru the dispenser.

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posted 10-26-2000 06:52 PM                  

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Midlife, thanks for the explaination. I agree with what you have said

BUT

I still like to use AMOCO ULTIMATE or SHELL premium if ay all possible

I guess it is peace of mind that the gas brand is ONLY what the dealer sells not a blend of many.

too many commercials to brain wash us

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posted 10-26-2000 08:48 PM                  

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Mike G.

this may be good question for GC tech session...

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posted 10-26-2000 10:40 PM                    

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Don- Thanks for the GREAT info. I have always used name brand 93 octane and have grown fond of Mobil.

PaulR
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