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patriotpa · 06-14-2009, 05:22 PM

It gets better mileage than my Silverado.

Lucky SOB · 06-14-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DDustiNN

Go with 87... higher in the V6 is unnecessary. You will gain nothing except an empty wallet.

Or blown head gaskets, damaged pistons, lifted heads, damaged valves. A motor designed for 87 octane compression should not be using anything higher. Especially racing fuel!!! I don't even understand why this topic is up for discussion.

If you have a LS3/L99 you run premium

If you have a V6 run 87

End of story...

jm88 · 06-14-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nal

Ok so i have bought a v6 and we have a gas station near-by that sells 100 octane race fuel. Would a v6 (or v8 for that matter) handle the high octane?

You better make sure it isn't AVGAS - Aviation fuel which is 100LL "Low lead" which is NOT good for your engine. If it's blue don't use it in your car !!!

Hawks · 06-14-2009, 05:38 PM

Do they seriously still sell AVGAS as gas stations...LOL. Yeah don't do it! I had a freind when I was in highschool that destroid an engine running it on that.

jm88 · 06-14-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawks

Do they seriously still sell AVGAS as gas stations...LOL. Yeah don't do it! I had a freind when I was in highschool that destroid an engine running it on that.

Most people smuggle it off a local airport... there's plenty of it to be had there. Not a great idea for a modern automobile...

Kenny · 06-14-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky SOB

Or blown head gaskets, damaged pistons, lifted heads, damaged valves. A motor designed for 87 octane compression should not be using anything higher. Especially racing fuel!!! I don't even understand why this topic is up for discussion.

If you have a LS3/L99 you run premium

If you have a V6 run 87

End of story...

The octane rating of a fuel is it's ability to resist detonation (higher meaning more resistant) and does not mean the fuel is any more volatile. Therefore using high octane fuel in an engine not designed for it will just damage your wallet.

Liberty1 · 06-14-2009, 06:22 PM

What if I put lettuce leaves into my fuel tank?

But anyway, for those that say it's okay to use lower grade, do you need to run the higher grade to almost empty before you put something else in, or can fill up lower grade, say, with half a tank of higher grade and mix it? Or will that just screw up the computer system?

Vash · 06-14-2009, 06:23 PM

Man this octane debate never dies. It's the topic that never dies...

Jamie Mac · 06-14-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Liberty1

What if I put lettuce leaves into my fuel tank?

But anyway, for those that say it's okay to use lower grade, do you need to run the higher grade to almost empty before you put something else in, or can fill up lower grade, say, with half a tank of higher grade and mix it? Or will that just screw up the computer system?

The proper way to do this is to drain all premium gas out of your tank. Make sure you get every drop. Place in clean, aproved gasoline storage containers and bring over to my house and I will properly dispose of it for you. If you insist on mixing make sure you know the amount of each octane fuel that way you can work out the average to determine your now mixed fuel octane rating.

Liberty1 · 06-14-2009, 07:16 PM

That seems like more work than it's worth. And anyway, are you even legally certified to dispose of my higher octane fuel? Hmmmm?

LabRat · 06-14-2009, 07:40 PM

Well if you make a mistake, and put in High Octane, you can always cut it with a little Sugar.

Stock? RTFM

Tuning? RTFM

Either? FTFM

Or did ya think they wrote them to wrap fish in?

LabRat

zzz28zzz · 06-14-2009, 07:42 PM

I might not be certified to take care of your higher octane fuel....but my Camaro is!!!

LS3SSRS · 06-14-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

Man this octane debate never dies. It's the topic that never dies...

i remember saying in a couple threads a while ago i'll be burning 94

Jamie Mac · 06-15-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Liberty1

That seems like more work than it's worth. And anyway, are you even legally certified to dispose of my higher octane fuel? Hmmmm?

Absolutely, We have two premium disposal units on 4 wheels. Theres also a mower and 4 dirtbikes that work as disposal units. 2 other 4 wheel diposal units but they might go into shock if they tasted premium.

06-14-2009, 05:38 PM	#32
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Liberty1 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS; 2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 121	What if I put lettuce leaves into my fuel tank? But anyway, for those that say it's okay to use lower grade, do you need to run the higher grade to almost empty before you put something else in, or can fill up lower grade, say, with half a tank of higher grade and mix it? Or will that just screw up the computer system? __________________ Ordered on 3-14-09 Current Status as of 6-19-09:DELIVERED!!!! VIN: 2G1FK1EJ1A9113998 Meet Black Betty...

06-14-2009, 07:16 PM	#38
Liberty1 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS; 2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 121	That seems like more work than it's worth. And anyway, are you even legally certified to dispose of my higher octane fuel? Hmmmm? __________________ Ordered on 3-14-09 Current Status as of 6-19-09:DELIVERED!!!! VIN: 2G1FK1EJ1A9113998 Meet Black Betty...

06-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#40
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patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,962 View My Garage	It gets better mileage than my Silverado.

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LabRat Drives: Wheeled Vehicles Join Date: May 2009 Location: St Paul,MN Posts: 282	Well if you make a mistake, and put in High Octane, you can always cut it with a little Sugar. Stock? RTFM Tuning? RTFM Either? FTFM Or did ya think they wrote them to wrap fish in? LabRat