Which gas should I put into my camaro?

[TJ91]

So with the KR going crazy, are you just losing performance or potentionally harming your motor? To be honest I cant afford the premium here, its about 1.60 a litre which is $112 to fill up. Cant do that as a student, I go through $100 a week just as it is using regular.
If 87 only hurts performance, then ill stick with it, still goes like a bat out of hell on it

[jd10013]

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that's pretty much what I'm saying. The V6 doesn't need premium. And the performance gain isn't going to be much if any at all.

[scrming]

Originally Posted by jd10013

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that's pretty much what I'm saying. The V6 doesn't need premium. And the performance gain isn't going to be much if any at all.

problem is too many people come in here and say there is NO BENEFIT in running premium, which is incorrect... now whether it is worth it is a completely separate issue that is up to each individual owner to decide...

[nyrfan]

Heres the bottom line:

Like your car - use 87
Love your car - use the highest you can find.

As I said earlier, nothing but Shell 93 for me!


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[Supermaro585HP]

I have a SS with a supercharger. I have used 93 since I got it. I try like hell to use Shell but if I can't find that I get BP. My buddy works for a gas testing company and he says that these are the best. For what it is worth.

[Camaro8810]

Regular. No need to waste money on premium

[bmorecam]

I go and get gas where ever is the busiest. I rather have Exxon gas that constantly get refilled than going with shell that sits in the tank.

going with 93 is definitely not a waste but not a necessity.

[hapisok]

Originally Posted by markgws6

Do you have a LT or an SS? If you have an LT "with a tune" it might be worth a few extra HP. But most near-stock cars will see absolutley no gains by using Premium. You are only wasting your money. I actually put premium in my car the other day because I got a 10 off/gal deal. It made 0 difference I could tell! What a waste. The manual recommends to use regular, so I stick to regular now and save my money as gas 'aint cheap these days. But some people swear by premium. It's up to you, it will not harm your car using it, only your wallet.

im sure part of the reason you didn't notice the "immediate" effect was because you still had some 87 octane in there and you didn't give your ECU a chance to adjust to full 93 before filling it back up. so you probably avg'd out with a tank of 89-91ish. so to say it is a waste is kinda silly.

Originally Posted by jd10013

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that's pretty much what I'm saying. The V6 doesn't need premium. And the performance gain isn't going to be much if any at all.

agreed...the V6 doesn't NEED premium, but there IS a noticeable difference between running on 87 and 93. i've tried both...not only in my camaro, but in previous vehicles as well. with the reduction of KR...more power is able to be harnessed. so yes, 93 is a performance enhancing fuel...and seeing how we have a CR 11.3... more power in lower RPM's would also result in better fuel efficiency = better MPG's. i believe 93 in conjunction with a tune would also net more available power.

but i could be wrong...im not a fuels specialist so take my thoughts with a grain of salt.

oh yeah...and nothing but shell unless im out of options. tier one gas only

[maverickmage]

Originally Posted by jd10013

negligible. definitely not enough to justify the price. if your running at a track where seconds really matter sure. but for the average driver your far better off focusing your attention on where your buying your gas, the quality of it, and the additives that are going in it.

I wouldn't say that it's not enough to justify the price. I only end up paying about $3 more per fill up to go with premium over regular. For others, the price might vary and thus become a YMMV situation.

[rykeith]

Jet fuel. Case closed.

[Rangore]

What are the tier 1 gas stations? I thought there was a list out there.


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[austinjames]

I pour this in my tank, and now i can smoke all you.

[unkillsam]

Originally Posted by jd10013

premium is just a waste of money. the number is what is know as the anti knock index, or as most people call it, octane rating. it's basically just how likely the gas is to pre-ignite (knock) in the combustion chamber. if your car isn't knocking with 87, going to premium isn't going to do anything. it doesn't have more power, it isn't cleaner, or more refined. it's just more likely to resist spark knock. premium is mostly for high compression engines that are more prone to knock than ones running at lower compressions. because modern cars have computer controlled electronic ignition the computer will compensate for the lower octane gas by advancing or retarding the timing. I think anything 12:1 and over needs premium, but not 100% sure.

the quality of the gas if far more important than the octane rating.

LFX has 12.4:1 CR correct?

[scrming]

Originally Posted by austinjames

I pour this in my tank, and now i can smoke all you.

actually that is MY personal favorite energy drink... works great on those 12 hour drives to the track! LOL