What Gas Do You Put In Your Car.
23-Dec-2005, 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by Fug
why? don't u have a stock d16? isn't that just throwing money away for no reason?
why? don't u have a stock d16? isn't that just throwing money away for no reason?
drop by my work john smoke a fatty
23-Dec-2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by Nova_Dust
Use what your engine needs.
For American models, I would go with the owner's manual. For Japanese, I would just upgrade to the next level. I was using 87 and for this batch of gas, I am using 89, just to see what it can do. But I won't put in 91 or 94.
Use what your engine needs.
For American models, I would go with the owner's manual. For Japanese, I would just upgrade to the next level. I was using 87 and for this batch of gas, I am using 89, just to see what it can do. But I won't put in 91 or 94.
23-Dec-2005, 06:26 PM
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87 just like Honda recommends. Running a higher octane then your engine needs can be harmful to your engine and othe systems.
Higher octane burns much hotter then regular and when you use a fuel with a higher octane rating than your vehicle requires, this unburned fuel can collect and damage the emission system and catalytic converter.
Higher octane burns much hotter then regular and when you use a fuel with a higher octane rating than your vehicle requires, this unburned fuel can collect and damage the emission system and catalytic converter.
23-Dec-2005, 06:28 PM
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putting anything more than 87 in a d series is just dumb.
worthless cuz it doesnt give you any sort of gains that are noticable, but it gives you a definate noticable loss of efficiency.
sure it might run a little cleaner, but considering what a d series motor is worth it just isnt worth it to put a higher octane gas in a motor that goes for like 500 bucks
worthless cuz it doesnt give you any sort of gains that are noticable, but it gives you a definate noticable loss of efficiency.
sure it might run a little cleaner, but considering what a d series motor is worth it just isnt worth it to put a higher octane gas in a motor that goes for like 500 bucks
24-Dec-2005, 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by SIR99
throwing money away for no reason.........sounds like someone i know... drop by my work john smoke a fatty
throwing money away for no reason.........sounds like someone i know...
drop by my work john smoke a fatty
are u talking about me? lmao, or urself? since i may spend quite a ton now, but i can remember a certain someone who wouldn't be happy unless he had 500 bux in his wallet every day and it had to be spent by the end of the day 2 or 3 summers ago...lol...and then what happened? did someone start freaking because all his money "magically" dissapeared?
hahahahahhahahaahhaa
and once and awhile i treat it to lucas octane booster
25-Dec-2005, 01:11 AM
#40
i'm running 11.5:1 compression ratio and i still only ever use 91 octane in my b16. And i am running pretty agressive ignition timing maps.
DOHC VTEC engines require 91 octane due to their higher compression ratios.
All other stock b and d-series only call for 87.
In my honda owners manual for my 95 coupe EX it calls for 86 or higher. I've only seen 86 octane at 1 gas station and that was in the sticks by where i lived in ohio....sunoco i believe.
Unless you have a higher compression or are boosted 91 octane is a waste for a civic IMO.
DOHC VTEC engines require 91 octane due to their higher compression ratios.
All other stock b and d-series only call for 87.
In my honda owners manual for my 95 coupe EX it calls for 86 or higher. I've only seen 86 octane at 1 gas station and that was in the sticks by where i lived in ohio....sunoco i believe.
Unless you have a higher compression or are boosted 91 octane is a waste for a civic IMO.
