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jebckr · 01-02-2010, 12:25 AM

So I've had my new Camaro since Xmas and today it needed a fill up yesterday. Without thinking, I filled it with 87 grade gas. I owned a 95 f150 before this, so it is what I was used to. It didn't hit me until today that nice cars deserve nice things. I've treated fat girls better than this.

Anyhow, what are the cons of what I've done?

JChen · 01-02-2010, 12:27 AM

My understanding is that you're wasting your $ on anything higher than 87 on the LLT engine.

I don't see any harm in what you've done since regular unleaded is the recommended fuel for our engines.

Krozzbow · 01-02-2010, 12:27 AM

Burp!

Excuse me.

shroomjohn · 01-02-2010, 12:29 AM

yep 87 is fine in the v6

Krozzbow · 01-02-2010, 12:29 AM

agree with JChen i do.

SScattergunSS · 01-02-2010, 12:30 AM

Yep, the Camaro LS is made for it...only the SS's need the higher octane.

PieNsky · 01-02-2010, 12:34 AM

That is what it is made to use. No performance or mpg gain with higher octane.
SIDE NOTE:
Did anyone see Myth Busters tonight where they test wether dimples in a car's body would aid in air flow over the car like a golf ball? They put clay over a car then ran 5 base line mpg runs smooth, then 5 with the dimples.
The results were...
v

v

v

An increase of 11% mpg at 65 mph.

Zabo · 01-02-2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

That is what it is made to use. No performance or mpg gain with higher octane.
SIDE NOTE:
Did anyone see Myth Busters tonight where they test wether dimples in a car's body would aid in air flow over the car like a golf ball? They put clay over a car then ran 5 base line mpg runs smooth, then 5 with the dimples.
The results were...
v

v

v

An increase of 11% mpg at 65 mph.

Watching the re-run right now. Already saw it when it was a new ep, though. Interesting, yet futile thought. I have no idea how they'd make that a sustainable addition to a car's design.

Say good bye to pulling dents with the typical stick weld and dent puller.

solo40oz · 01-02-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

That is what it is made to use. No performance or mpg gain with higher octane.
SIDE NOTE:
Did anyone see Myth Busters tonight where they test wether dimples in a car's body would aid in air flow over the car like a golf ball? They put clay over a car then ran 5 base line mpg runs smooth, then 5 with the dimples.
The results were...
v

v

v

An increase of 11% mpg at 65 mph.

So I guess I shouldn't get the hail damage on my wife's car fixed?

SlingShot · 01-02-2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

That is what it is made to use. No performance or mpg gain with higher octane.
SIDE NOTE:
Did anyone see Myth Busters tonight where they test wether dimples in a car's body would aid in air flow over the car like a golf ball? They put clay over a car then ran 5 base line mpg runs smooth, then 5 with the dimples.
The results were...
v

v

v

An increase of 11% mpg at 65 mph.

They use that also in bicycling suits as well ..... Wonder if they ever thought to use it in NASCAR ? Would help win a few on mileage ....

klatterblast · 01-02-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo40oz

So I guess I shouldn't get the hail damage on my wife's car fixed?

jebckr · 01-02-2010, 12:49 AM

Yea, I've seen that episode before. Think, white dimpled camaro with "titleist 5" across the side. Oh, here's a picture.

DkknightX · 01-02-2010, 01:10 AM

I know some fat girls that filled up on "premium."

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-02-2010, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

They use that also in bicycling suits as well ..... Wonder if they ever thought to use it in NASCAR ? Would help win a few on mileage ....

or maybe even speed given the same restrictor plate sizing. due to the aerodynamic efficiency.

01-02-2010, 12:25 AM	#1
jebckr Drives: Black LS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 106	I feel dirty. So I've had my new Camaro since Xmas and today it needed a fill up yesterday. Without thinking, I filled it with 87 grade gas. I owned a 95 f150 before this, so it is what I was used to. It didn't hit me until today that nice cars deserve nice things. I've treated fat girls better than this. Anyhow, what are the cons of what I've done?

01-02-2010, 12:27 AM	#2
JChen Drives: 2010 SIM 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockford, MI Posts: 313	My understanding is that you're wasting your $ on anything higher than 87 on the LLT engine. I don't see any harm in what you've done since regular unleaded is the recommended fuel for our engines. __________________ In: Airaid CAI Out: JBA Shorty Headers, MRT Axle-back Exhaust v1.0 Tuned by Trifecta

01-02-2010, 12:29 AM	#4
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,134 View My Garage	yep 87 is fine in the v6 __________________ Loving this car!

01-02-2010, 12:30 AM	#6
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	Yep, the Camaro LS is made for it...only the SS's need the higher octane. __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

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