I have an 03 SE. Nissan recommends 93 Octaine but the dealer said that 87 is just fine. Should I listen to the dealer?

 

93 is the key!

 

Good god, PLEASE REACTIVATE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!!



Anyway, someone posts this topic about every 2nd day. I'm guessing not alot of people are going to answer this for that reason, scroll back a few pages and you'll find what you need.

 

what we need here is a HUGE banner up top that says "CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY OCTANE LOWER THAN 91 ON ANY NISSAN MAXIMA"

 

Why don't you take a leak in the gas tank while you're at it?

 

I'm sorry but this was funny... ... But yea just go with 93 (only a few cents more anyway)

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BiggD23
[B]Good god, PLEASE REACTIVATE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KP ROX
[B]

 

For the love of god do NOT use 87 octane gasoline!

 

87 is fine until you have a problem with knocking. Go ahead and save yourself a headache and just put in 93. I know its more expensive, but it will save you from alot of problems in the future.

 

Put it this way. If you put 87 octane in your Max, the computer will retard the timing of your Max. When the timing is retarded, you will lose gas mileage to the point that the 87 will actually cost you more than just putting 91+ ocatane in the car. Not only will you pay more for 87, you will lose significant Horse Power.

Who do you think knows more about your car, the company that makes it, or a car salesman? If he new about engines, he would probably be a mechanic! I'm sure Nissan knew that requiring premium fuel isn't a selling point.

 

I have a weird problem with my maxima... I changed my oil with high quality Crisso vegetable oil, and my car doesnt kick like it used to.. Any hints why? Also, my breaks were getting hot too quickly so i put antifreeze in there but now my brakes dont work.. whats a quick solution to this? Should i try putting ice in there?

 

Who told you to put Crisco in there? You're supposed to use extra virgin olive oil.

 

No need for extra virgin, just virgin will do. Or at least so says the manual. And I assume Nissan knows more about this car than some silly salesman who only started working at the Nissan dealer last month.

 

Damn, you guys sure welcomed a newbie just fine!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KP ROX
[B]I agree. I said last week we're getting these newbie posts on octane weekly because of no search feature, but now we seem to see them every other day. What a stupid waste of time. Why are you guys answering? Just have the first responder refer the newbie to our FAQ.

 

Open the free novel Nissan included with your new car. Its about a Spanish guy named "Manual". IIRC he actually ran into this same issue and resolved it successfully.

If you really want the maximum performance out of your car you should burn premium. If you don't drive it all that hard you can probably get away with regular but I would recommend if you do that to keep track of your mileage...if you notice a sharp decline in your mileage you should switch back to premium since your car's timing has been retarded back to the stone age to keep your pistons from going through the oil pan...if your mileage stays ok then you've got nothing to worry about.

 

I read the book about that guy Manual, it wasn't all that interesting. I was expecting some exciting adventures or something, but no. Honestly, I can't even remember him being mentioned once!