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Rangore · 11-01-2011, 05:11 PM

It appears to get a bit better gas mileage IMO too as someone said earlier. I also seem to feel it runs smoother too. I don't feel as much vibration in the gear shift when I rest my hand on it. Just my thoughts.

WICG2772 · 11-01-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodUSMC

My v6 runs smoother on 93.

I don't have 93 where I live, I have 91, but I agree. It just seems to run better, smoother, less hesitation as someone else mentioned. I don't feel it is a 'waste' at all.

BloodUSMC · 11-01-2011, 05:44 PM

Think about it its only about 2 dollars more per tank fill up.

cb2011rs · 11-01-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodUSMC

Think about it its only about 2 dollars more per tank fill up.

That's true ....

skuttduck · 11-01-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodUSMC

Think about it its only about 2 dollars more per tank fill up.

If you only put 10 gallons in.

20 cents more per gallon x 10 gallons = $2.00

I did my long car trip to Florida again. First tank premium, and I noticed no difference in gas mileage when I switched to 87 for the rest of the way down and back.

julio820 · 11-02-2011, 09:47 AM

you guys are so cheap.
im running 93 car seems to be running smoother and i do get about 5-10 miles more per tank.
so to me is worth it.
if you guys complaning about money get a ford fiesta or a kia

bmorecam · 11-02-2011, 09:53 AM

For anyone that say using anything higher then 87 on a v6 is a waste don't have a clue what they are talking about.

Find a way to monitor knock and see for yourself how the knock pattern look on 87 and 93. I bet you will have a whole another outlook on 87 vs 93.

Just saying..lol

JKBUMBLEBEE · 11-02-2011, 10:11 AM

i always put 89 in mine. for some reason when i put 87 i got less gas milage

PoorMansCamaro · 11-02-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bmorecam

For anyone that say using anything higher then 87 on a v6 is a waste don't have a clue what they are talking about.

Find a way to monitor knock and see for yourself how the knock pattern look on 87 and 93. I bet you will have a whole another outlook on 87 vs 93.

Just saying..lol

QFT!

Premium FTW!

jrisebo · 11-02-2011, 10:24 AM

Does higher octane gas also help keep the fuel system cleaner?

tjd24 · 11-02-2011, 11:08 AM

Ran 89 initially for 10 tanks then switched to 87 for 10 tanks -- no performance/mpg difference so I've stayed with 87. Averaging 23 mpg in a 60 mile daily roadtrip commute which is 25% highway 50% main roads 25% local roads

Consistently use Sunoco...

BLKRS2011 · 11-02-2011, 12:52 PM

If I was to switch to a higher octane do I need to do anything to the car before like pull a fuse or something?

nyrfan · 11-02-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKRS2011

If I was to switch to a higher octane do I need to do anything to the car before like pull a fuse or something?

No, not on a V6.

its a syn · 11-02-2011, 12:58 PM

I run 89 octane cornpone 10 cents cheaper but sacrifice some MPG

11-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#15
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	It appears to get a bit better gas mileage IMO too as someone said earlier. I also seem to feel it runs smoother too. I don't feel as much vibration in the gear shift when I rest my hand on it. Just my thoughts. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

11-01-2011, 05:44 PM	#17
BloodUSMC Blood Sucking War Machine Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS - A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 661	Think about it its only about 2 dollars more per tank fill up. __________________ BLACK 2011 2LT/RS COUPE. Roto Fab Intake, MRT 1.0, OBX LT Headers, Magnaflow resonated x pipe, Trifecta Tune

11-02-2011, 10:11 AM	#22
JKBUMBLEBEE TEAM LLT ! NY5thGEN Drives: 2011 3.6L V6 328HP Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY / PA Posts: 622 View My Garage	i always put 89 in mine. for some reason when i put 87 i got less gas milage __________________

11-02-2011, 10:24 AM	#24
jrisebo Drives: 2011 Camaro RS "Bumble C" Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Posts: 565	Does higher octane gas also help keep the fuel system cleaner? __________________

11-02-2011, 11:08 AM	#25
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Ran 89 initially for 10 tanks then switched to 87 for 10 tanks -- no performance/mpg difference so I've stayed with 87. Averaging 23 mpg in a 60 mile daily roadtrip commute which is 25% highway 50% main roads 25% local roads Consistently use Sunoco... __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

11-02-2011, 09:47 AM	#20
julio820 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 315	you guys are so cheap. im running 93 car seems to be running smoother and i do get about 5-10 miles more per tank. so to me is worth it. if you guys complaning about money get a ford fiesta or a kia

11-02-2011, 09:53 AM	#21
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	For anyone that say using anything higher then 87 on a v6 is a waste don't have a clue what they are talking about. Find a way to monitor knock and see for yourself how the knock pattern look on 87 and 93. I bet you will have a whole another outlook on 87 vs 93. Just saying..lol

11-02-2011, 12:52 PM	#26
BLKRS2011 1LT RS 2011 BLACK Drives: 2011 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 124 View My Garage	If I was to switch to a higher octane do I need to do anything to the car before like pull a fuse or something?

11-02-2011, 12:58 PM	#28
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	I run 89 octane cornpone 10 cents cheaper but sacrifice some MPG __________________

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