newbie asking about fuel type
06-30-2012, 07:47 PM
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Yeah even if to fill up from completely empty, you are not saving a significant amount of money. The difference might be 10 cents per gallon from mid to premium. That would be $2.00 a fill up. If that's going to break you, then in my opinion you are in too much of a financial crisis to be driving a $40k vehicle.
07-01-2012, 10:19 AM
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Noticeable improvement in fuel economy using 91 or 93 compared with 87. It easily pays for the 2 or 3 dollar increase using the premium fuel. Don't cheap on gas. It's not worth it!
07-01-2012, 10:02 PM
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Since were on this topic, I have a fuel question for you guys myself. I always run 91 in my G since its all you can get at the pumps in socal. Are there any benefits to running some Octane booster in the car to try and make the 91 like 93 or a littler higher octane? I figured since its summer here in socal the G might like a little higher octane fuel to run better. Thanks for your help?
07-01-2012, 10:05 PM
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First of all, congrats Mikeeeeey!! All I use is Premium 93 at the pump. I am very particular on which brand or company as well. I stick to Shell or BP. I wouldn't take a chance with cheaper or a lower grade gas. As some of the other members have already mentioned, it's definitely better for engine performance and efficiency, if you stick with Premium 93.
07-01-2012, 10:47 PM
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I use top tier gas when I can, around here we can get 93 octane. I would also follow the break-in period specified by the owners manual.
While there are a lot of differing opinions on how to break in a car on the internet, I don't think Infiniti wanted to waste ink by declaring on page 5-43
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow
these recommendations to obtain maximum
engine performance and ensure the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and reduced engine
performance.
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Instead of: "Drive it like you stole it"
While there are a lot of differing opinions on how to break in a car on the internet, I don't think Infiniti wanted to waste ink by declaring on page 5-43
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow
these recommendations to obtain maximum
engine performance and ensure the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle.
Failure to follow these recommendations may
result in shortened engine life and reduced engine
performance.
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Instead of: "Drive it like you stole it"
07-02-2012, 07:35 AM
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Since were on this topic, I have a fuel question for you guys myself. I always run 91 in my G since its all you can get at the pumps in socal. Are there any benefits to running some Octane booster in the car to try and make the 91 like 93 or a littler higher octane? I figured since its summer here in socal the G might like a little higher octane fuel to run better. Thanks for your help?
07-02-2012, 09:18 AM
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Anyway this is the age old debate that will rage on, put whatever you feel is right but I have been on regular for 3 years and my car runs great. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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07-02-2012, 10:11 AM
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mikeeeeey:
1. Lower octane fuel will cause the engine to run a lot hotter. These high performance engines need high octane fuel, period. For a while I used regular on an A6, I burned 2 coil packs that are bolted to the block (they were burned by high temperature) and the spark plugs were completely red when they were pulled. The mechanic's one and only comment was that this car was seeing regular fuel instead of the required higher octane one.
2. The difference in price from regular to super is probably about 20 cents. That in 14 gallons is $2.80. It's not really worth it, is it........
1. Lower octane fuel will cause the engine to run a lot hotter. These high performance engines need high octane fuel, period. For a while I used regular on an A6, I burned 2 coil packs that are bolted to the block (they were burned by high temperature) and the spark plugs were completely red when they were pulled. The mechanic's one and only comment was that this car was seeing regular fuel instead of the required higher octane one.
2. The difference in price from regular to super is probably about 20 cents. That in 14 gallons is $2.80. It's not really worth it, is it........
07-02-2012, 11:33 AM
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