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Old Nov 15, 2009, 09:43 AM
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Using Regular 87 octane fuel.

Hi Guys.
I would like to know if it is possible to fill the evo's fuel tank with Regular 87 octane fuel.
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 09:47 AM
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its possible press 87 and there u go... should you do it... no ... is it bad? can be ...
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 09:49 AM
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You can if u want but personally I wouldn't cause it says to put 91 or better an Iremeber my friend putting it in an performance was decreased an he didn't like it. Its on you but I wouldn't IMHO.
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 09:53 AM
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don't do it if your tuned
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 09:54 AM
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why would u want to every put ****ty gas in a 30,000 dollar car that standard come from factory with 93.. or sum cases 91 in other states dont use it. it will make ur car run like $hit
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 09:55 AM
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to go get groceries and drive 60 mph on the highway like a granny? yeah its fine. soon as you give it even some throttle, you may detonate like a SOB(especially in hot wear like puerto rico)
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 10:03 AM
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run 91+ only man .. the 7 cents per gallon you will save isnt worth it. The car is designed to run on 91+, putting anything less will cause problems down the road.
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 10:05 AM
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youre talking the difference of like what..2 3 bucks per fill up? ( no idea of gas prices in PR) the savings arent worth the potential harm
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I use vegetable oil in my car
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Anything is possible...just like blowing up your engine from using crappy gas Chances are, if you're on the stock ROM, the ECU will just pull timing like crazy and your car will drive like a dog.
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 11:36 AM
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make it to where you can switch fuel maps. 87 for highway cruising and supreme for spirited.
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Sell the car if gas is that big of a problem.. How much you want for it?
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Old Nov 15, 2009, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mifesto
to go get groceries and drive 60 mph on the highway like a granny? yeah its fine. soon as you give it even some throttle, you may detonate like a SOB(especially in hot wear like puerto rico)
he has it right, as a matter of fact 87 has more energy in it than 92, so you may feel more manly cruising, but you will be opening yourself up to pain if you jump on it.

consider 92 as being depowered 87.

ps even if you don't wear hot outfits anywhere.
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When you buy a car like this, there are certain things you should and should not do! Putting in 87 when it says, "91" is one thing you shouldn't do. You are going to mess with your, exhaust, computer, engine, and you won't like the way it drives...why take a chance on ruining your car for a few extra cents/litre?
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my clutch has been slipping for the past month so ive never been above like 6psi, literally. so a few time i got gas i put 89 in it instead of 93 just for the hell of it. but with that ive had some 93 in it so its kinda a mix. i havent seen any knock on my cel light, and yeah im pretty sure i have the load set for regular accelerations too so i should pick it up. it depends how your gonna be driving your car. if its tuned for 93 its gonna knock like **** with a lower grade fuel.
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