Weird engine noise after filling 87 gas
#1
Weird engine noise after filling 87 gas
Well, a few days ago I accidentally filled up my '01 Maxima (5 spd with 77k miles) with 87 gas. Usually I use at least 89 gas.
Now after about 80 miles (1/4 tank) the engine has a weired noise, like fast da da da da.... is this what people call pinging?
I thought Maxima's have an onboard computer that adjusts timing to prevent pinging and I have never heard this kind of noise on my Maxima before.
If it is pinging, can I add a bottle of octane booster to cure it? I cannot add 91 gas now since it still has 3/4 tank gas left.
Thanks!
Now after about 80 miles (1/4 tank) the engine has a weired noise, like fast da da da da.... is this what people call pinging?
I thought Maxima's have an onboard computer that adjusts timing to prevent pinging and I have never heard this kind of noise on my Maxima before.
If it is pinging, can I add a bottle of octane booster to cure it? I cannot add 91 gas now since it still has 3/4 tank gas left.
Thanks!
#2
Sooner,
Please let me.
Sir,
Please drive her until she needs refilled. Fill her with a 93 octane. That will hopefully solve your problem. And next time, pay closer attention to the grade. If you continue to experience DA DA DA, post a video of the DA DA DA....
Please let me.
Sir,
Please drive her until she needs refilled. Fill her with a 93 octane. That will hopefully solve your problem. And next time, pay closer attention to the grade. If you continue to experience DA DA DA, post a video of the DA DA DA....
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it is pinging. it wont hurt the car since the noise is a result of the ECU retarding the timing to protect the engine due to poor gas.
octane booster pointless and is a waste of money.
run the current gas until its close to empty.
fill up with the proper gas
profit
octane booster pointless and is a waste of money.
run the current gas until its close to empty.
fill up with the proper gas
profit
#13
Actually 93 is virtually nonexistent in OKC these days. There are only a couple of stations in the metro that I know of that have it. They have it in southern OK where they get it distributed from TX though.
#14
ECU retards the timing to protect the engine from pinging, which by itself can cause serious engine damage if continuously persists during a long period of time
Last edited by boris; 12-21-2007 at 12:18 AM.
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DUH!
Your not serious are you?
Using 87 will save you about $150 bucks a year, as opposed to using 91.
No reason not to use 91 in any car (unless manual specifies otherwise).
DO THE MATH!
Let say you fill up 15 gallons a week at 3 bucks a gallon for 87.
15*$3.00= $45
A year of 87
52*$45= $2340
Now 91 is typically 20 cents more than 87
15*$3.20= $48
A year of 91
52*48= $2496
Savings using 87 to 91
$156
There is no reason to use cheap or mid-grade gas if the owners manual says to use premium. Stop being dumb and cheap people!
Using 87 will save you about $150 bucks a year, as opposed to using 91.
No reason not to use 91 in any car (unless manual specifies otherwise).
DO THE MATH!
Let say you fill up 15 gallons a week at 3 bucks a gallon for 87.
15*$3.00= $45
A year of 87
52*$45= $2340
Now 91 is typically 20 cents more than 87
15*$3.20= $48
A year of 91
52*48= $2496
Savings using 87 to 91
$156
There is no reason to use cheap or mid-grade gas if the owners manual says to use premium. Stop being dumb and cheap people!
Last edited by SixxOne; 12-21-2007 at 08:17 AM. Reason: Dumb people
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qt does a triple additive to their gas. always go with QT..
most name brand places do 2x additive (marathon, shell, mobile)
and cheapos do single dose (racetrack)
i know all this cause i work at a marathon terminal
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