Should I start filling my tank with cheap gas?
09-04-2003, 09:35 AM
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Should I start filling my tank with cheap gas?
The gas price is going up.. i've been filling my tank up with "super" and now i'm starting to think i should start filling it up with the "regular" gas (87 oct).. what do you guys think? is it worth it?
i was thinking of doing this until the premium gas price goes down to like $1.60 ~ $1.70 per gallon....
i was thinking of doing this until the premium gas price goes down to like $1.60 ~ $1.70 per gallon....
09-04-2003, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mzmtg
The gas mileage and performance penalties of using 87 octane will not justify the savings at the pump.
Stick with 91 or better.
Stick with 91 or better.
just shifter at or under 3k until gas prices go back up and do minimal driving. NO RACING!
09-04-2003, 09:49 AM
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true.. it's better for my engine but for now, i'm just a poor college student and my wallet is slightly on "empty" whenever i get gas... but i guess it all makes sense for me to put "super".. i'll just have to bite my tongue whenever i feed my baby.. 99 max se...
09-04-2003, 10:00 AM
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Just drive slower. 87 will reduce the efficiency of the engine and reduce your mileage to the point where you ought to have just filled up with 91/93 in the first place from a cost perspective.
09-04-2003, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by minsbang
true.. it's better for my engine but for now, i'm just a poor college student and my wallet is slightly on "empty" whenever i get gas... but i guess it all makes sense for me to put "super".. i'll just have to bite my tongue whenever i feed my baby.. 99 max se...
09-04-2003, 10:45 AM
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Stick w/ the good stuff (premium) and like every1 said, either change your driving habits or try not to drive as much until prices go down ... here in metro Detroit its $2.00 - $2.10 / gallon for premium but still I'd rather put premium than el cheapo gas in my max
09-04-2003, 11:55 AM
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Not to repeat what has already been said, curb your driving habits, try to maintain a constant speed under 55 and try to avoid stop & go situations. With my recent mods, its hard not to go fast off the line but you'll notice the gas tank emptying sooner if you dont.
09-04-2003, 02:01 PM
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(89 + 93)/2=91
Since we have 87, 89 and 93 gas in NYC. My friend told me, he adds $10 worth of 89 and $10 of 93 into his tank everytime he goes to the gas station. With the combination, he's putting an octane of 91 in to his tank. (89 +93)/2=91. Is this ok? I don't know if anyone has done it before. He drives a 95 Lincoln Towncar with 230,000 miles. I know Nissan recommend 91+ for the Maxima. What do you guys think?
09-04-2003, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Max96GLE
Since we have 87, 89 and 93 gas in NYC. My friend told me, he adds $10 worth of 89 and $10 of 93 into his tank everytime he goes to the gas station. With the combination, he's putting an octane of 91 in to his tank. (89 +93)/2=91. Is this ok? I don't know if anyone has done it before. He drives a 95 Lincoln Towncar with 230,000 miles. I know Nissan recommend 91+ for the Maxima. What do you guys think?
09-04-2003, 06:36 PM
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Just train yourself to only look at Supers prices, i do, i dont even bother to look at regular gas, ive been putting premium in this car since the day i bought it (december 19, 2001 to be exact 
), and i wouldnt ever think of putting anything less. The ~.20 cents you would save isnt gonna really make you go farther. Like they said, just shift under 3K, NO racing and maybe dont drive as much...
Eric
), and i wouldnt ever think of putting anything less. The ~.20 cents you would save isnt gonna really make you go farther. Like they said, just shift under 3K, NO racing and maybe dont drive as much...Eric
09-04-2003, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Max96GLE
Since we have 87, 89 and 93 gas in NYC. My friend told me, he adds $10 worth of 89 and $10 of 93 into his tank everytime he goes to the gas station. With the combination, he's putting an octane of 91 in to his tank. (89 +93)/2=91. Is this ok? I don't know if anyone has done it before. He drives a 95 Lincoln Towncar with 230,000 miles. I know Nissan recommend 91+ for the Maxima. What do you guys think?
Thats definately the dumbest thing ive ever heard man, seriously, why would someone be THAT cheap, i mean cmon, its like a coupla bucks IF that extra for 93 (a full tank)..
Eric
09-04-2003, 06:40 PM
#19
Lose some weight on your right foot.
Basically what I mean is that you should try to drive as conservatively as you can. I'm not even going past 2,500rpms and generally in the 1,500-1,700rpm range after I get going..
By the way, mixing octane is merely for the sake of experimenting, I wouldn't bother just to save a couple of bucks...
Basically what I mean is that you should try to drive as conservatively as you can. I'm not even going past 2,500rpms and generally in the 1,500-1,700rpm range after I get going..
By the way, mixing octane is merely for the sake of experimenting, I wouldn't bother just to save a couple of bucks...
09-04-2003, 06:41 PM
#20
in addition, lower octane will reduce your engine's life. because there isn't enough octane provided for the engine to burn. stick with 91+ will be the best. pay that extra $5 for sake of your engine, performance, and milage.
No doubt...
09-05-2003, 12:01 AM
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Again, please know what you're talking about before posting! Your engine DOES NOT BURN OCTANES!
Originally Posted by happyricefob
in addition, lower octane will reduce your engine's life. because there isn't enough octane provided for the engine to burn. stick with 91+ will be the best. pay that extra $5 for sake of your engine, performance, and milage.
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