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Old 05-Oct-2004, 01:16 PM
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i've heard that the higher octaine gases are not good for stock Honda motors so I used to use the good stuff but now I use the normal gas. if anyone has a more in depth explanation on this I woulod appreciate it.

Oh and By the way I use shell!
Depends on which motor, I know the H22 requires premium fuel only!!!
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by JetStorm
i've heard that the higher octaine gases are not good for stock Honda motors so I used to use the good stuff but now I use the normal gas. if anyone has a more in depth explanation on this I woulod appreciate it.

Oh and By the way I use shell!
ya, some of the DOHC VTEC engines (b16) require high octane, due to high compression.....if your running a D series just keep with 87 (what the manual recomends)......

oh ya, and I go to either Candian tire (when I have one of those 10x, 8x or 5x coupons for Canadian tire money), or Petro-can for the points.....
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 02:50 PM
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none of the stock honda motor's require any more than 91, unless you have done something which it will benefit.

IE. Turbo
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 04:08 PM
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I use Shell 87 cause I have the past pay tag, which links to my AMEX to collect points and Air Mile.

Only time I use 94 is the day I race on tracks, or when I am in a good mood and the gas is low.
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 04:37 PM
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nothing but ultra 94 into my toys.
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 04:45 PM
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 05:05 PM
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I go to wherever is closest when I need gas, but it has to be a major chain - not 7-11 or CT or Zehers or WalMart. I mean a gasoline chain, cuz most of those places get their gas from the same distributor. (blue truck with yellow lettering-not Sunoco)
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 09:27 PM
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Not all engines need higher octane but I can't see how a cleaner burning fuel could be bad for your engine.
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Old 05-Oct-2004, 09:41 PM
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i usually go to pioneer cause its close to me...

but whatevers convienient is fine with me
 
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Old 06-Oct-2004, 01:36 AM
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Old 06-Oct-2004, 02:17 AM
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94 baby!
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Old 06-Oct-2004, 02:22 AM
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i used to fill up with 94 octane only... Then the car went back to stock, and now I give it 87. Still Sunoco though.
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Old 06-Oct-2004, 09:05 AM
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whatever is closer, unless its esso then i just keep on lookin.
usually ends up being sunoco or petro
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Old 06-Oct-2004, 09:07 AM
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oh and if its really ****in cold then i sometimes go to the beaver by my house cause its cheap and i don't have to freeze my *** off pumping my own gas.
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Old 06-Oct-2004, 02:18 PM
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anything except shell.....

I hate shell gas, makes my gas gauge go all screwy
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Old 06-Oct-2004, 10:15 PM
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what grade of gas should a LS engine use?
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Old 07-Oct-2004, 10:59 AM
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94 all the way
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Old 07-Oct-2004, 01:37 PM
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Originally posted by shlammed
Not all engines need higher octane but I can't see how a cleaner burning fuel could be bad for your engine.
Higher octane fuel won't burn as well in a motor that requires 87 OC,.. Causes more carbon buildup.. Higher compression motors require higher octane fuel to prevent pre- ignition in the chambers resulting in pinging(detonation)..
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what grade of gas should a LS engine use?
87 octane.
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Old 08-Oct-2004, 12:50 AM
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i believe octane is a measure of a fuel's stability at certain pressures, not cleanliness.

in any case you should all check out www.torontogasprices.com......best tool ever. i can't count how much i've saved.
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