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golfer1 · 05-19-2009, 01:46 PM

Seeing how gas prices are going up as they do every summer, is anyone going to put regular or do whats recommended and put premium.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 05-19-2009, 01:47 PM

How about mid-grade, 89 would be better than 87.

ssump29 · 05-19-2009, 01:49 PM

WOW don't be cheap. If you got an V-8 put premium in it, it won't cost you that much extra and it will keep your engine running good for years to come. 3 dollars is nothing, try paying 4.59 a gallon last summer for premium like I did when fueling my GTO. Hell this summer these prices are a relief.

2Scoops · 05-19-2009, 01:50 PM

Premium only for mine. I'm not made of money, but at .20 more per gallon and with a 19 gallon tank, it's roughly 4 more bucks per fill up. Not too bad IMO.

2010SSRS · 05-19-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ssump29

WOW don't be cheap. If you got an V-8 put premium in it, it won't cost you that much extra and it will keep your engine running good for years to come. 3 dollars is nothing, try paying 4.59 a gallon last summer for premium like I did when fueling my GTO. Hell this summer these prices are a relief.

yeah, my daily drivers an 08 Silverado.....................$110/tank to fill up last summer. (that lasts me 4-5 days)

premium..........if u dont wanna pay .20/gal more in gas, don't spend the $30k+ for the car

hell, i may run half a tank of Turbo Blue once in awhile too if it proves more responsive.

freelancer · 05-19-2009, 01:55 PM

Guys, do the math. 18 gallons x .20¢ = $3.20 x 52 weeks = $166.40 per year.

Now then, as EVERYONE knows your fuel economy WILL go down on a car that requires 91 or better octane that is running 87 octane. So you ultimately spend MORE money and get less horsepower because your running off of the low octane table.

Fogey · 05-19-2009, 01:58 PM

Buy oil service stocks. My timing wasn't perfect last year but I made more money off the gas price increases than I spent at the the pump

JoeySS/RS · 05-19-2009, 02:07 PM

You guys are lucky down in the states ... up in Canada, we got upto $1.50 per liter in Canadian which works out to about $5.67 per gallon in Canadian. Translate that to US funds and you have yourself $6.80 per gallon. And thats just for regular gas. So for premium, your looking at $7.71 per gallon US at the peak ... either way, I'm still gonna baby my SS V8 and give her premium. Sucks, but what can you do.

JoeySS/RS · 05-19-2009, 02:08 PM

Maybe I will invest in some oil service stocks and pay the difference off that way ...

Riderover40 · 05-19-2009, 02:09 PM

Unlike the "good ole days"

today's gas does not provide lubrication (lead). Any high performance engine requires high octane in order to provide best effiency and top notch performance. Not only does 91-92 grade help your engine perform to the level for what it is designed, it will help to keep it clean which = a top runner for years to come......don't let your baby down and it won't let you down!

bluch · 05-19-2009, 02:19 PM

recommended fuel for V-8 - Premium
recommended fuel for V-6 - Regular

speedster · 05-19-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by golfer1

Seeing how gas prices are going up as they do every summer, is anyone going to put regular or do whats recommended and put premium.

Remember, these cars are computer controlled and they will try to optimize the timing based on the fuel. Therefore, when you put 87 octane in a V-8 car with a 10.7 CR, it will pull the timing back to avoid detonation based on the knock sensor and some other parameters. This will lower MPG, which may negate any gains you THOUGHT you had running the 87. Just some things to contemplate.

*mlee* · 05-19-2009, 02:31 PM

This car gets better gas mileage than any car I've ever owned. Feel like I'm doing my part now...

CamaroHutch · 05-19-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeySS/RS

You guys are lucky down in the states ... up in Canada, we got upto $1.50 per liter in Canadian which works out to about $5.67 per gallon in Canadian. Translate that to US funds and you have yourself $6.80 per gallon. And thats just for regular gas. So for premium, your looking at $7.71 per gallon US at the peak ... either way, I'm still gonna baby my SS V8 and give her premium. Sucks, but what can you do.

I think you have your math backwards.... US currency is worth more than canadian.....so if it was 5.67 canadian, it would be less, like 4.80 or so a gallon....

05-19-2009, 01:46 PM	#1
golfer1 Drives: orange/black/orange 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 39	Premium or Regular gas for camaro Seeing how gas prices are going up as they do every summer, is anyone going to put regular or do whats recommended and put premium.

05-19-2009, 01:49 PM	#3
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	WOW don't be cheap. If you got an V-8 put premium in it, it won't cost you that much extra and it will keep your engine running good for years to come. 3 dollars is nothing, try paying 4.59 a gallon last summer for premium like I did when fueling my GTO. Hell this summer these prices are a relief. __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh

05-19-2009, 01:50 PM	#4
2Scoops Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aloha, Oregon Posts: 374 View My Garage	Premium only for mine. I'm not made of money, but at .20 more per gallon and with a 19 gallon tank, it's roughly 4 more bucks per fill up. Not too bad IMO. __________________ SGT Earl D. Werner - 28AUG2009, KIA, Ramadi, Iraq SPC Taylor D. Marks - 28AUG2009, KIA, Ramadi, Iraq CPT Bruno DeSollenni - 20SEP2008, KIA, Kandahar, Afghanistan Rest in peace my Brothers. 2SS/RS MN6, Cyber Grey Metallic w/ Black Rally Stripes http://twoscoopscamaro5.mybrute.com

05-19-2009, 01:58 PM	#7
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	In addition Freelancer Buy oil service stocks. My timing wasn't perfect last year but I made more money off the gas price increases than I spent at the the pump

05-19-2009, 02:09 PM	#10
Riderover40 Drives: 2010 ABM Camaro 2SS LS3 w/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 648 View My Garage	Premo only please ! Unlike the "good ole days" today's gas does not provide lubrication (lead). Any high performance engine requires high octane in order to provide best effiency and top notch performance. Not only does 91-92 grade help your engine perform to the level for what it is designed, it will help to keep it clean which = a top runner for years to come......don't let your baby down and it won't let you down! __________________ Roto Fab CAI, Magnacharger MP2300, Kooks HO SS 1-7/8" LT's, Kook's Catted Connectors, Corsa SS Dual Rear Exit Cat-Back for A6 with Lasered Livernois Signature 4" Dual Wall Exit Pipes, Barton Short Throw. 546 RWHP 517 RWT This Car Rocks !! "Bring It On" GT-500

05-19-2009, 01:47 PM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	How about mid-grade, 89 would be better than 87.

05-19-2009, 01:55 PM	#6
freelancer Drives: Pontiac GTO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL Posts: 9	Guys, do the math. 18 gallons x .20¢ = $3.20 x 52 weeks = $166.40 per year. Now then, as EVERYONE knows your fuel economy WILL go down on a car that requires 91 or better octane that is running 87 octane. So you ultimately spend MORE money and get less horsepower because your running off of the low octane table.

05-19-2009, 02:07 PM	#8
JoeySS/RS Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 87	You guys are lucky down in the states ... up in Canada, we got upto $1.50 per liter in Canadian which works out to about $5.67 per gallon in Canadian. Translate that to US funds and you have yourself $6.80 per gallon. And thats just for regular gas. So for premium, your looking at $7.71 per gallon US at the peak ... either way, I'm still gonna baby my SS V8 and give her premium. Sucks, but what can you do.

05-19-2009, 02:08 PM	#9
JoeySS/RS Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 87	Maybe I will invest in some oil service stocks and pay the difference off that way ...

05-19-2009, 02:19 PM	#11
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	recommended fuel for V-8 - Premium recommended fuel for V-6 - Regular __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-19-2009, 02:31 PM	#13
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	This car gets better gas mileage than any car I've ever owned. Feel like I'm doing my part now... __________________

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