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07-26-2008, 08:26 PM
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Thanks for the link. I was just wondering about what would happen if i were to use a different grade. If there are people who use midgrade gasoline on their z without problems then good for you.
07-26-2008, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by blue20051
Thanks for the link. I was just wondering about what would happen if i were to use a different grade. If there are people who use midgrade gasoline on their z without problems then good for you.
you will get reduced performance because the engine will retard timing. you risk detonation.
if there are people out there who use mid-grade on their z's, they are ignorant and should not own one in the first place.
07-26-2008, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 411Z
you guys are retarded. i run midgrade gas alot. usually about 50/50 with premium. no difference performance that ive noticed. and your motor will not blow up. just dont try the 87****. that probly wouldnt be good.
you cheap bastard, sell your z and buy a honda 
07-27-2008, 03:23 AM
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[QUOTE=411Z]you guys are retarded. QUOTE]
You all are retarded, j/k. My co-worker friend's Nissan Titan V8 with 65,000 miles in 2 years was putting 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My boss' Toyota 4WD V8 4Runner with 35,000 miles in little less than 2 years is running 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My almost 4 year old Z with 14,000 miles running 93 octane gas, or the highest grade with no problems. I put higher grade because I want to keep my Z happy. It will not hurt your engine unless you do a lot of reving. The owner's manual is not the bible, they will say buy Nissan oil filter, buy Nissan spark plug and buy their service maintance 15K, 30K, 45K which is one of the worst ripoffs at the car dealership.
You all are retarded, j/k. My co-worker friend's Nissan Titan V8 with 65,000 miles in 2 years was putting 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My boss' Toyota 4WD V8 4Runner with 35,000 miles in little less than 2 years is running 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My almost 4 year old Z with 14,000 miles running 93 octane gas, or the highest grade with no problems. I put higher grade because I want to keep my Z happy. It will not hurt your engine unless you do a lot of reving. The owner's manual is not the bible, they will say buy Nissan oil filter, buy Nissan spark plug and buy their service maintance 15K, 30K, 45K which is one of the worst ripoffs at the car dealership.
07-27-2008, 03:41 AM
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The Titan specifically says you can run 87 in the owner's manual. Not every new car is the same. Higher Octane = safer for the Z due to less knock. That's the entire purpose of the higher octane gas. The Z is recommended to run 91 or higher. Why take the risk? If you need to shave a few bucks each week, there are much better ways to do so.
Originally Posted by 411Z
you guys are retarded. QUOTE]
You all are retarded, j/k. My co-worker friend's Nissan Titan V8 with 65,000 miles in 2 years was putting 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My boss' Toyota 4WD V8 4Runner with 35,000 miles in little less than 2 years is running 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My almost 4 year old Z with 14,000 miles running 93 octane gas, or the highest grade with no problems. I put higher grade because I want to keep my Z happy. It will not hurt your engine unless you do a lot of reving. The owner's manual is not the bible, they will say buy Nissan oil filter, buy Nissan spark plug and buy their service maintance 15K, 30K, 45K which is one of the worst ripoffs at the car dealership.
You all are retarded, j/k. My co-worker friend's Nissan Titan V8 with 65,000 miles in 2 years was putting 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My boss' Toyota 4WD V8 4Runner with 35,000 miles in little less than 2 years is running 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My almost 4 year old Z with 14,000 miles running 93 octane gas, or the highest grade with no problems. I put higher grade because I want to keep my Z happy. It will not hurt your engine unless you do a lot of reving. The owner's manual is not the bible, they will say buy Nissan oil filter, buy Nissan spark plug and buy their service maintance 15K, 30K, 45K which is one of the worst ripoffs at the car dealership.
07-27-2008, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
C.if you can't afford the gas, maybe you can't afford a Z
But but... I spend every penny I have on my Z so that chicks will think I'm balla and now that gas prices are high I need to cut corners to maintain my pseudo balla status...
07-27-2008, 05:18 AM
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There has been an interesting discussion along these lines on a Harley motorcycle forum that i frequent. For those that don't know, Harleys also call for premium gas according to the manual. A lot of the guys believe they are safer buying the 87 octane these days because they think the premium is going stale from sitting in the tank too long. I'm sure premium sales are down from the high prices and i do know that gas will go bad over a period of time. Not sure if it loses octane rating or not. Definitely some unknowns here that could have some merit. I will continue to run 91/93 octane and hope for the best. As a side note, i have run 87 in my Harley a couple of times but only because that was my only option - either that or start pushing. To my surprise i noticed absolutely no difference in performance.
07-27-2008, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Zultimate
A lot of the guys believe they are safer buying the 87 octane these days because they think the premium is going stale from sitting in the tank too long.
07-27-2008, 06:24 AM
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So much misinformation in that paragraph 
Originally Posted by 411Z
you guys are retarded. QUOTE]
You all are retarded, j/k. My co-worker friend's Nissan Titan V8 with 65,000 miles in 2 years was putting 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My boss' Toyota 4WD V8 4Runner with 35,000 miles in little less than 2 years is running 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My almost 4 year old Z with 14,000 miles running 93 octane gas, or the highest grade with no problems. I put higher grade because I want to keep my Z happy. It will not hurt your engine unless you do a lot of reving. The owner's manual is not the bible, they will say buy Nissan oil filter, buy Nissan spark plug and buy their service maintance 15K, 30K, 45K which is one of the worst ripoffs at the car dealership.
You all are retarded, j/k. My co-worker friend's Nissan Titan V8 with 65,000 miles in 2 years was putting 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My boss' Toyota 4WD V8 4Runner with 35,000 miles in little less than 2 years is running 87 octane gas, he has no problems. My almost 4 year old Z with 14,000 miles running 93 octane gas, or the highest grade with no problems. I put higher grade because I want to keep my Z happy. It will not hurt your engine unless you do a lot of reving. The owner's manual is not the bible, they will say buy Nissan oil filter, buy Nissan spark plug and buy their service maintance 15K, 30K, 45K which is one of the worst ripoffs at the car dealership.
07-28-2008, 10:48 AM
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in all honesty...you can adjust your octane rating in relevance to the time of year and the elevation you live in...i will go into more detail if asked...but seriously...if you cant afford to run 91-93 octane in your car...then you prolly shouldnt be looking to buy a Z at all
ive NEVER run anything less than 91 in my 240...hell for about 3-4 years all i ran in it was 100 (on my SR20)...and that was my daily driver
ive NEVER run anything less than 91 in my 240...hell for about 3-4 years all i ran in it was 100 (on my SR20)...and that was my daily driver
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07-28-2008, 12:27 PM
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I got an idea. Do us all the favor and put 87. When you engine blows, then you will no longer post in this section nevermind forum.
I'll send you a 20 dollar 87 octane gas card.
I'll send you a 20 dollar 87 octane gas card.
07-28-2008, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by chefsz
Interesting, maybe in the back towns this is possible, but in the cities there are plenty of cars that call for premium fuel only. I believe a lot of Mercedes, Lexus, type cars call for premium as well as my parents crossfire. So I find it hard to believe that premium gas would get stale.
07-28-2008, 03:47 PM
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Putting mid-grade gas or even regular in your Z wont do anything if it's every once and a while. The only way it will cause problems is if it becomes a continuous thing. Just remember not to do it too often and use some good fuel injector cleaner every now and then. I like Lucas brand fuel system cleaner.
