What kind of gas are you filling up with in your '10 Camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JewelZ · 07-31-2009, 12:47 AM

I'm thinking I won't be going to use regular unleaded in my 2LT/RS/AUTO(order status at 3300, yay!!) eventhough it is a v6 and only requires 87 octane, I will use 89 octane supreme. Or do you guys think there isn't much difference in the two and I might as well go Premium 91 octane, or just stick to regular 87 octane, and fill up 91 from time to time just to keep the engine clean? I know you guys who car about your Camaros are using Premium I hope.

Recommended Fuel

If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine
(VIN Code V), use regular unleaded
gasoline with a posted octane rating
of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is
less than 87, you might notice an
audible knocking noise when you
drive, commonly referred to as spark
knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher as soon
as possible. If you are using gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher and you
hear heavy knocking, the engine
needs service.
If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine
(VIN Code W) or the 6.2L V8 engine
(VIN Code J), use premium unleaded
gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 91 or higher. For best
performance, use premium unleaded
gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 93. You can also use
regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher, but the vehicle’s
acceleration could be slightly

reduced, and you might notice a

slight audible knocking noise,
commonly referred to as a spark
knock. If the octane is less than 87,
you might notice a heavy knocking
noise when you drive. If this occurs,
use a gasoline rated at 87 octane
or higher as soon as possible.
Otherwise, you could damage the
engine. If you are using gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher and you
hear heavy knocking, the engine

needs service.

Vash · 07-31-2009, 12:51 AM

Don't use super in the LLT V6. The plus should be fine it just mixes both tanks 50/50.
But you don't even need to use that it's designed and tested with just pump unleaded.

Rocky918 · 07-31-2009, 01:33 AM

using a higher octane will put slightly less stress on your engine due to the slightly higher potential compression rate of the increased octane... but GM has engineered the LTs to run on regular and says so in the manual i believe... if i had an LT i would just use regular like the manual says and save a few bucks per fill up...

the SS however is designed for premium gas

Sir Nuke · 07-31-2009, 05:32 AM

I am and will be using regular, just likes designed for, anything more is a waste. I have another GM, and it sports the same engine, the 3.6 DI V6, it runs GREAT. putting plus or superme in will only drain you wallet faster, not give you better performaqnce.

SoloSK71 · 07-31-2009, 07:01 AM

I will be filling up with 94 octane once I have the car

- SK

sigma_1966 · 07-31-2009, 07:05 AM

94 octane. Purrs like a kitten.

SSOOCH · 07-31-2009, 07:17 AM

What I don't get is the owners manual for my HHR SS states to only use 91 octane or higher on it's 2.0L Eco-Tec. So why do they not require it in the 3.6L, 44 more horse power V6 that's in the LT Camaro? Is it because the HHR SS is turbo?

I use 91 in the HHR SS & my SS/RS Camaro!

Buckbo · 07-31-2009, 07:24 AM

Just follow the owners manual.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-31-2009, 07:27 AM

Running 93 down here in Alabama. 2SS of coarse though.

scrming · 07-31-2009, 07:30 AM

I found the car tends always seems to pull a few more degrees and pulling timing more often when I'm using 87 vs 93... So while I can see the difference in the spark advance I think it's so small a difference you really can't feel it...

scrming · 07-31-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

What I don't get is the owners manual for my HHR SS states to only use 91 octane or higher on it's 2.0L Eco-Tec. So why do they not require it in the 3.6L, 44 more horse power V6 that's in the LT Camaro? Is it because the HHR SS is turbo?

I use 91 in the HHR SS & my SS/RS Camaro!

Lot more to it than just HP... Don't know anything about the 2.0L... but you have to look at things like compression ratio, timing, A/F and now direct injection...

Die Zielscheibe · 07-31-2009, 07:55 AM

My camaro hasn´t seen anything but Shell Optimax

chrisgalles · 07-31-2009, 08:06 AM

93 Octane

two_wheel_mayhem · 07-31-2009, 08:23 AM

Ive been using 87 octane Shell fuel and feel quite safe in doing so.

The V6 has a knock sensor on each cylinder.

Direct injection makes it possible to use 87 octane fuel in the engine in spite of it's 11:1 compression ratio.

07-31-2009, 12:47 AM	#1
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	What kind of gas are you filling up with in your '10 Camaro? I'm thinking I won't be going to use regular unleaded in my 2LT/RS/AUTO(order status at 3300, yay!!) eventhough it is a v6 and only requires 87 octane, I will use 89 octane supreme. Or do you guys think there isn't much difference in the two and I might as well go Premium 91 octane, or just stick to regular 87 octane, and fill up 91 from time to time just to keep the engine clean? I know you guys who car about your Camaros are using Premium I hope. Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine (VIN Code V), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, you might notice an audible knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service. If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code W) or the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code J), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. For best performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle’s acceleration could be slightly reduced, and you might notice a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as a spark knock. If the octane is less than 87, you might notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

07-31-2009, 01:33 AM	#3
Rocky918 Drives: SS for Super Sexy! Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 746	using a higher octane will put slightly less stress on your engine due to the slightly higher potential compression rate of the increased octane... but GM has engineered the LTs to run on regular and says so in the manual i believe... if i had an LT i would just use regular like the manual says and save a few bucks per fill up... the SS however is designed for premium gas __________________ - Life is to short to let it pass you by

07-31-2009, 05:32 AM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	I am and will be using regular, just likes designed for, anything more is a waste. I have another GM, and it sports the same engine, the 3.6 DI V6, it runs GREAT. putting plus or superme in will only drain you wallet faster, not give you better performaqnce. __________________

07-31-2009, 07:05 AM	#6
sigma_1966 My baby is here Drives: SIM 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 667	94 octane. Purrs like a kitten. __________________

07-31-2009, 07:17 AM	#7
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	What I don't get is the owners manual for my HHR SS states to only use 91 octane or higher on it's 2.0L Eco-Tec. So why do they not require it in the 3.6L, 44 more horse power V6 that's in the LT Camaro? Is it because the HHR SS is turbo? I use 91 in the HHR SS & my SS/RS Camaro! __________________

07-31-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Don't use super in the LLT V6. The plus should be fine it just mixes both tanks 50/50. But you don't even need to use that it's designed and tested with just pump unleaded.

07-31-2009, 07:24 AM	#8
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 432 View My Garage	Just follow the owners manual.

07-31-2009, 07:27 AM	#9
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Running 93 down here in Alabama. 2SS of coarse though.

07-31-2009, 07:30 AM	#10
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	I found the car tends always seems to pull a few more degrees and pulling timing more often when I'm using 87 vs 93... So while I can see the difference in the spark advance I think it's so small a difference you really can't feel it... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

07-31-2009, 07:55 AM	#12
Die Zielscheibe Drives: Lincoln Towncar, Chevy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TX Posts: 77 View My Garage	My camaro hasn´t seen anything but Shell Optimax __________________ Ordered: 2SS Imperial Blue Delivered: 02.07.09

07-31-2009, 08:06 AM	#13
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	93 Octane

07-31-2009, 08:23 AM	#14
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Ive been using 87 octane Shell fuel and feel quite safe in doing so. The V6 has a knock sensor on each cylinder. Direct injection makes it possible to use 87 octane fuel in the engine in spite of it's 11:1 compression ratio.

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