Maybe Nissan Should Have Required Premium for 3rd Gen
05-05-2003, 10:35 AM
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Maybe Nissan Should Have Required Premium for 3rd Gen
I know this has been brought up on the forum so many million times. Sorry. But heres my thought. I usually use 89 octane, or whatever is the cheap stuff. I used to put in premium every once in a while, but havent for a long time. The other day I put premium in. The Max is just loving it. Seems to run better and have quicker response. But I dont want her to get "spoiled" on this stuff. (You guys know what I mean, if you put prem. in for a long time and the suddenly swith to reg. She runs like $hit!) Do you think Nissan Should have required this stuff for the 3rd gen?
~ Chris ~
PS. Just love the new look of the forum. Colorful!
~ Chris ~
PS. Just love the new look of the forum. Colorful!
05-05-2003, 11:52 AM
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What state are you in? Maybe you need to switch gas stations. Sounds to me like you've been pumping some lousy gas for a while.
It could also be your timing is way advanced and your car was retarding the timing to keep from pinging or pre-igniton.
The "premium" gas is just a marketing term. The only difference between it and regular is the octane level. The quality of the gas is just the same.
It could also be your timing is way advanced and your car was retarding the timing to keep from pinging or pre-igniton.
The "premium" gas is just a marketing term. The only difference between it and regular is the octane level. The quality of the gas is just the same.
05-05-2003, 12:39 PM
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I thought premium is required, or at least highly recommended in the book?
quick edit: nevermind, i noticed you have the VG, they had different recommendations if i recall, been awhile since i lookd though, nonethelss i use premium always
quick edit: nevermind, i noticed you have the VG, they had different recommendations if i recall, been awhile since i lookd though, nonethelss i use premium always
05-05-2003, 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by adamis
What state are you in? Maybe you need to switch gas stations. Sounds to me like you've been pumping some lousy gas for a while.
It could also be your timing is way advanced and your car was retarding the timing to keep from pinging or pre-igniton.
The "premium" gas is just a marketing term. The only difference between it and regular is the octane level. The quality of the gas is just the same.
What state are you in? Maybe you need to switch gas stations. Sounds to me like you've been pumping some lousy gas for a while.
It could also be your timing is way advanced and your car was retarding the timing to keep from pinging or pre-igniton.
The "premium" gas is just a marketing term. The only difference between it and regular is the octane level. The quality of the gas is just the same.
I live in Kansas. Usually use Texaco. But switched to Philips and it seems to be better to me.
05-05-2003, 10:09 PM
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Originally posted by Maximajism94se
u vg guys really gotta get a manual...clearly states that 87 is fine but higher octane will give better performance...geez
u vg guys really gotta get a manual...clearly states that 87 is fine but higher octane will give better performance...geez
Thats funny. I have a VG. Should have checked in the manual to begin with. There you have it! Higher octane gives better performance. I knew there was something.........
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