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epd313 · 05-19-2009, 08:07 PM

i would only put in top shelf! wow, can you tell i like my jack, i may have a drinking problem! anyhow, nothing but premium

redjewel · 05-19-2009, 08:17 PM

93 octane here in Texas and that is what she will drink at all fill ups.

*DGthe3* · 05-23-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

My 08 HHR SS only has 265hp. It's recommended in the manual to use 91 or higher octane. So in a 300hp V6 Camaro, I'd run premium as well, that is if I was buying a V6. But since I'm getting the SS....PREMIUM FTW!!!

The horsepower doesn't determine what fuel is needed. 200 hp cars can require premium, 300 hp cars might not. Do what the engineers who write the manual recomend. Odds are, they have a better idea than you do about whats best for the car.

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Originally Posted by westvanGT

Almost right, except our $$ is worth less than the US dollar, so the 5.67 Canadian would be just under $5 US, and not 6.80..

I see that you're from Vancouver as well... Have you ordered your SS yet? Any idea when it is coming in?

Last summer our dollars were roughly equal so no conversion is needed. By the way, you guys were getting screwed paying 1.50 for regular ... I never paid more than 1.35/L.

Hoddi · 05-23-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

What cracks me up is that some people are going to buy a $40k car, and then worry about saving a $1.80 at the pump at each fill up. If you're worried about $1.80 you probably shouldn't be buying a $40k Camaro.........

Exactly.....

Buckbo · 05-23-2009, 06:14 PM

If it cost $33 to fill up with cheap gas what's the big deal about paying $36 ?
In addition, your mileage will drop so any savings will be gone.

rays · 05-23-2009, 07:05 PM

Just to clear up a common misconception. Higher octane fuel does not have more energy.
The energy density with the longer chain, higher octane fuel is the same as the shorter chain molecules of the lower octane fuel. Its all about how fast or slow it burns. The higher the octane the slower the burn. The higher the compression ratio the harder it is to avoid detonation. It has to be controlled somehow.

The V6 gets away with an 11.3:1 compression ratio with 87 octane because of the control of its direct injected and variable valve timing, etc.. You can read about it here

http://blogs.popularhotrodding.com/6473413/tech/camaro-36l-v6/index.html

They say using the same technology on the LS3 engine size scale would come out to 523HP

Xmicro_SS · 05-23-2009, 07:16 PM

91 - 93 octane here.........FILL HER UP!!!!

John Farnen · 05-23-2009, 11:05 PM

My daughter bought a supercharged Monte and complained about having to use premium. After I explained that she'd only pay a couple of bucks more per tankful and be getting much better performance, she quit complaining.

KJS · 05-23-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rays

Just to clear up a common misconception. Higher octane fuel does not have more energy.
The energy density with the longer chain, higher octane fuel is the same as the shorter chain molecules of the lower octane fuel. Its all about how fast or slow it burns. The higher the octane the slower the burn. The higher the compression ratio the harder it is to avoid detonation. It has to be controlled somehow.
The V6 gets away with an 11.3:1 compression ratio with 87 octane because of the control of its direct injected and variable valve timing, etc.. You can read about it here

http://blogs.popularhotrodding.com/6473413/tech/camaro-36l-v6/index.html
They say using the same technology on the LS3 engine size scale would come out to 523HP

Thanks for your technically accurate and understandable explanation. Unfortunately the brain dead will insist they are correct, pay more for octane they don't need and complain there is a "Big Oil" conspiracy about gas prices and go on their merry oblivious way.

catmaster1 · 05-24-2009, 02:53 AM

im gonna put the best fuel in at whatever station i pull up too. Pump octane doesnt mean much to me anymore. ron+mon divided by two. whichever one is highest i will but in, weather its 87 89 91 or 92 pump octane.

camaro5 · 05-24-2009, 02:54 AM

Premium pays for itself via increased fuel mileage.

myold88 · 05-24-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nards444

i can see doing regular what about midgrade you really losing that much with it. I mean besides maybe losing a little performance is there long term damage on using regular. Im just looking for scientific information not gut feelings

I have a 4-Runner v/8 purchased new that required premium. The service mgr at the dealer said if it runs good on regular its o.k. to use it. Years later and 80,000 miles never a problem.

Thrillz · 05-24-2009, 07:59 AM

Sorry all but if your putting regular in the v8 u cant afford it. Its the old saying u wanna play u gota pay. If costs are a real issue for you get the v6 it built for regular fuel. Just my opinion

NiR · 02-16-2011, 03:18 AM

so what should i put if its a v6 1LT? regular or premium?

05-19-2009, 08:07 PM	#29
epd313 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: As far north west as you can get in PA Posts: 77	i would only put in top shelf! wow, can you tell i like my jack, i may have a drinking problem! anyhow, nothing but premium __________________ ordered on 1/8/09 produced 5/08/09 sent to Quality Control 5/12/09 showed up at dealer, no notice, 5/19/09 no sleep 5/19/09 feeling like a kid again 5/20/09 day off 5/21/09 day off 5/22/09 will be calling in sick 5/23/09

05-23-2009, 07:05 PM	#34
rays V6 - It just isn't normal Drives: 2010 2LT M6, F250 7.3L Diesel Join Date: May 2009 Location: NH Posts: 266 View My Garage	Just to clear up a common misconception. Higher octane fuel does not have more energy. The energy density with the longer chain, higher octane fuel is the same as the shorter chain molecules of the lower octane fuel. Its all about how fast or slow it burns. The higher the octane the slower the burn. The higher the compression ratio the harder it is to avoid detonation. It has to be controlled somehow. The V6 gets away with an 11.3:1 compression ratio with 87 octane because of the control of its direct injected and variable valve timing, etc.. You can read about it here http://blogs.popularhotrodding.com/6473413/tech/camaro-36l-v6/index.html They say using the same technology on the LS3 engine size scale would come out to 523HP __________________ 2LT RS M6 RJT Black leather 4/29/2009 Ordered 6/24 6000 Delivered

05-23-2009, 07:16 PM	#35
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	91 - 93 octane here.........FILL HER UP!!!! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-24-2009, 02:54 AM	#39
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	Premium pays for itself via increased fuel mileage. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

05-24-2009, 07:59 AM	#41
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Sorry all but if your putting regular in the v8 u cant afford it. Its the old saying u wanna play u gota pay. If costs are a real issue for you get the v6 it built for regular fuel. Just my opinion Last edited by Thrillz; 05-24-2009 at 10:32 AM.

05-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#30
redjewel Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 257	93 octane here in Texas and that is what she will drink at all fill ups.

05-23-2009, 06:14 PM	#33
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 430 View My Garage	If it cost $33 to fill up with cheap gas what's the big deal about paying $36 ? In addition, your mileage will drop so any savings will be gone.

05-23-2009, 11:05 PM	#36
John Farnen Drives: 1969 RSSS Convertable Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belpre, Ohio Posts: 228	My daughter bought a supercharged Monte and complained about having to use premium. After I explained that she'd only pay a couple of bucks more per tankful and be getting much better performance, she quit complaining.

05-24-2009, 02:53 AM	#38
catmaster1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 370 View My Garage	im gonna put the best fuel in at whatever station i pull up too. Pump octane doesnt mean much to me anymore. ron+mon divided by two. whichever one is highest i will but in, weather its 87 89 91 or 92 pump octane.

02-16-2011, 03:18 AM	#42
NiR Drives: 2011 camaro 1LT with rs Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 290	so what should i put if its a v6 1LT? regular or premium?

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