Premium Gas? - Page 5

Emoto · 06-03-2019, 09:31 AM

Interesting discussion and info about the mapping tables and so forth. Good to know.

Based on all of this, to me it sounds like if you run a low octane gas like 87, you have increased risk of a mechanical problem that can be managed if you drive gently. Although traffic density and speed enforcement force me to drive gently most of the time, I want the freedom to get on it at a moment's notice without increasing my risk of damage, so I will continue to run high test. (does anyone say high test anymore?)

LT4Greg · 06-03-2019, 09:44 AM

Yes Emoto I still say Hi-Test too! Guess it’s because I’m in my early 60s and that’s what we used to call it years ago!

Emoto · 06-03-2019, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1Greg

Yes Emoto I still say Hi-Test too! Guess it’s because I’m in my early 60s and that’s what we used to call it years ago!

Glad I am not the only one! I'm your age, too. Soon we will speak in terms that none of these young whippersnappers will understand!

LT4Greg · 06-03-2019, 03:02 PM

Yep I’m afraid so!

LT4Greg · 06-03-2019, 03:04 PM

I do know this that I won’t use anything but Hi-Test or Premium gas in my ZL1!

enzia35 · 06-03-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Spanky1

Why is 93 octane available in some states but only 91 in other states?

Altitude and emissions reasons.

Lafourche1 · 06-03-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1Greg

I do know this that I won’t use anything but Hi-Test or Premium gas in my ZL1!

Hi-Test or Ethyl gasoline for my ZL1.

Gunkk · 06-03-2019, 06:51 PM

Tetraethyl lead in your Z... rrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiggggghhhhhtttttt!!!

Maybe your 69 ZL1...

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 06-03-2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lafourche1

Hi-Test or Ethyl gasoline for my ZL1.

Next you'll be telling us about visiting Sinclair's Dinoland at the 1964 NY World's Fair!

Martinjlm · 06-03-2019, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emoto

Glad I am not the only one! I'm your age, too. Soon we will speak in terms that none of these young whippersnappers will understand!

What’s a whippersnapper?

stlrammer · 06-03-2019, 09:37 PM

I would use premium. 91 or 93 doesn't really matter. Oh crud I bet I'll be called out on this advice. Seriously, premium is recommended and is what I use.

Airfuel · 06-04-2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

What’s a whippersnapper?

the old guys are taking over with their old timey sayings!

Whippersnappers are the opposite of old timers.
Real definition:

A whippersnapper is someone who is younger than you are but also irritatingly overconfident and impertinent, like your little smart aleck cousin. The word whippersnapper describes a specific kind of bratty, know-it-all kid, and it's only used by an older person who is talking about a younger person.

crosive · 06-04-2019, 07:20 AM

to be completely honest, nothing I own runs 87 octane. I don't even put that swill in my lawnmower. even my 07 yaris runs smoother and cleaner on 93.

Emoto · 06-04-2019, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

Next you'll be telling us about visiting Sinclair's Dinoland at the 1964 NY World's Fair!

Hey, that was a great exhibit! Free green plastic brontosauruses! I lost mine at some point.

06-03-2019, 09:31 AM	#57
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	Interesting discussion and info about the mapping tables and so forth. Good to know. Based on all of this, to me it sounds like if you run a low octane gas like 87, you have increased risk of a mechanical problem that can be managed if you drive gently. Although traffic density and speed enforcement force me to drive gently most of the time, I want the freedom to get on it at a moment's notice without increasing my risk of damage, so I will continue to run high test. (does anyone say high test anymore?) __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

06-03-2019, 09:44 AM	#58
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Yes Emoto I still say Hi-Test too! Guess it’s because I’m in my early 60s and that’s what we used to call it years ago! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-03-2019, 03:02 PM	#60
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Yep I’m afraid so! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-03-2019, 03:04 PM	#61
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I do know this that I won’t use anything but Hi-Test or Premium gas in my ZL1! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-03-2019, 09:37 PM	#67
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	I would use premium. 91 or 93 doesn't really matter. Oh crud I bet I'll be called out on this advice. Seriously, premium is recommended and is what I use. __________________

06-03-2019, 06:51 PM	#64
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	Tetraethyl lead in your Z... rrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiggggghhhhhtttttt!!! Maybe your 69 ZL1...

06-04-2019, 07:20 AM	#69
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	to be completely honest, nothing I own runs 87 octane. I don't even put that swill in my lawnmower. even my 07 yaris runs smoother and cleaner on 93.

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