mmanus88 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 not different, higher octane for most other parts of the world because the engines run leaner. gotta love the 1 liter toyota micro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_c_the_light Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Well I do know there are some differences between JDM and USDM engines, but I know for sure that if I ran 93 octane petrol, my BF5 would not like it. Wouldn't it have to do with that MON and RON stuff? One is a higher number than the other, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 not different, higher octane for most other parts of the world because the engines run leaner. gotta love the 1 liter toyota micro There is a bit of both I think. We do have our gas rated differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabydanimal Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Am I the only one who puts midgrade in their LGT? That would be 89 octane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusSeven Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Must be a different rating system in the US. Here we've got a choice of 91, 95, 96 and 98 octane. I used to run 91 but the idle was rough and power was lacking...now I use 95 and 96 now, I'm planning to throw in a tank of 98 and reset the ECU. What is commonly referred to as the "octane rating" in the US is actually the Federal Trade Commission mandated "antiknock index" and is defined as (RON + MON) /2 = antiknock index. Europe and much of the rest of the world mostly use the European EN228 standard. There is not a direct linear translation, but USUALLY a fuel rated with the US system will have a EN228 rating that is 4 to 5 points higher. US 93 "octane" premium gas is typically equivalent to European fuel with a 97 or 98 "octane" rating. Heavy Metal Killed Beethoven Support Classical Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Am I the only one who puts midgrade in their LGT? That would be 89 octane... Yes you would....the LGT requires 91 Octane or higher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL GaTo Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Moviemadness asks...............which is the best gas? Hooters, Wendy's and Diner's....in that order.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Mobil 93, Stg 2 hardware & AP. "Remember..."MODDING is a HOBBY:icon_bigg, not a BAAAD HABIT";) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekkitan Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 i just filled up my LGT for the first time last night, i used 87. it has no turbo or anything, should i still be filling it up with a higher octane or is it really driver preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 i just filled up my LGT for the first time last night, i used 87. it has no turbo or anything, should i still be filling it up with a higher octane or is it really driver preference? If your car has no turbo, it isn't a Legacy GT, it's a 2.5i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekkitan Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 vin says it's a legacy gt limited... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL GaTo Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 vin says it's a legacy gt limited... I believe you have a non-turbocharged engine. You should be okay with 87 oct. "Remember..."MODDING is a HOBBY:icon_bigg, not a BAAAD HABIT";) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 if you had to choose from sunoco and mobil then.. what would it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 vin says it's a legacy gt limited... Your right I didn't see it was for a 2000 model, they were not turbo then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Yeah some people seem confused that we are probably mostly talking about the 2005/6 GTs which are indeed turboed and like their premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Yeah some people seem confused that we are probably mostly talking about the 2005/6 GTs which are indeed turboed and like their premium. not confused at all. i just like to a) be different b) make people read and c) throw off the curve for everyone preimum here is around 2.70-2.80 Kenda:dm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjam79 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I recommend a Top Tier gas station. I try to stick with Phillips 66 or QuikTrip (QT). www.toptiergas.com Here are the retailers included: QuikTrip Chevron Conoco Phillips 76 Shell Entec Stations MFA Oil Company Kwik Trip/Kwik Star The Somerset Refinery, Inc. Chevron-Canada (B.C. only) My next stipulation when purchasing gas is filling up at a new gas station or a station with new storage tanks. Have you ever seen a tank after it has reached the end of this life? The tank will be riddled with holes like Swiss cheese. With that said; water, soil, and oxidized and corroded metal will make its way into the gas in an old tank. Gas stations will periodically replace tanks by law. Your best bet for the best gas is to find a new Top Tier station or a Top Tier station with new tanks. How can you tell if your station has new tanks? Normally, you can tell the difference from where the tanks have been replace by looking for newly poured concrete in the driveway and parking area of the station. Since gas stations require low overhead and small startup costs the foot-print of station is usually small. The tanks are almost always located adjacent to the pump station. The manhole type metal casts protruding from the driveway are the filling and metering point for tankers. Look around these filling points. If there is new concrete laid, it will be much lighter in color compared to the surrounding concrete. This is from the lack of weathering or possibly the type of concrete used. You can also look for changes in texture in the concrete. Your car will run cleaner/stronger and have less fuel system problems, if you take my advice. On octane: If you are at or near sea-level in a FI or NA vehicle that requires a higher octane, it is always be better to run 91(unless you need to change your detonation point - e.g. Cobb AP 93 octane tune). Your vehicle will not have to retard timing nor will you have problems with under spending your fuel. A NA vehicle that requires higher octane but operates in higher altitude can actually dial back the octane a few points in mountainous conditions. A FI vehicle will still want to stay at 91 in order to facilitate the ECU programming and the forced air. Hopefully this will lend some help. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 out of those, there's only a shell gas station, and that's crossing the boarder, and the gas station is so old that there's no new sign, the pumps still have the rotating numbers, and it's full service, and there's no small grocery store either.. not too sure if that's trustworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibalz Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Citgo, it's the cheapest around and next to where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbacis Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Filled up earlier today at Mobil. 91 octane for $3.01. Typically I either go there (very convenient) or I stop in at Costco, which is usually at least $.10 cheaper. If I go to Costco I have to pay by debit, but if I go anywhere else I use a dividend card that gives me 5% back. Either way I pay about the same......too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Either Hess or Exxon. Was down to $2.19 today. I use 87 octane in both my cars. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puzzled Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yesterday at Shell 87 was $1.95 and 93 was $2.17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I'm tuned on Shell V-Power 93, so that's always what my baby gets. Besides, where I live, it's decently convenient to these stations. Every once-in-a-while, I'll throw in a tank of BP or even Sunoco 94, just to give her some variety. Chevron injector cleaner every 3000-5000. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I use sunoco 94 whenever possible. but the Sunoco up the street from me sells 101 race gas for 5$ a gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 what happens when you put in race gas on a stock turbo car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephybiglips Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I go to different gas stations but always put in the highest grade, course it costs an arm and a leg but worth ot for the performance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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