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Pete M · 10-29-2016, 02:36 PM

Saw this today.
It's higher octane than regular, but less than midgrade.
Any ideas on mileage/performance?
It's also about .10 cheaper than regular and .40 less than midgrade

redcoats1976 · 10-29-2016, 04:36 PM

im no expert,but id rather pay for 89 and less alcohol.

Kenny Camaro · 10-29-2016, 05:01 PM

Just buy premium, you won't regret it....

jd10013 · 10-29-2016, 08:50 PM

there's been a lot of problems reported from blends of more than 10% ethanol. I'd pay the extra to avoid the E15.

Pete M · 10-29-2016, 09:13 PM

I usually run regular just buzzing around town, and then use mid grade for trips.
Seem to get more mpg on the highway with mid grade.
Figure my mi,eager is going to suck around town, why spend the extra on mid grade..

jd10013 · 10-29-2016, 09:16 PM

not just a mid grade vs premium thing. that e15 crap has 50% more ethanol in it and causes a lot of problems. car manufactures never designed for it. the only reason your seeing it is cause the ethanol requirements go up every year and it;s no longer possible to meet them with a 10% blend.

CamaroFred · 10-29-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

there's been a lot of problems reported from blends of more than 10% ethanol. I'd pay the extra to avoid the E15.

The gov would have 15% across the board if the auto makers hadn't complained as much as they did.

JCunningham · 10-30-2016, 02:01 AM

read your manual. E10 max

deweyg63 · 10-31-2016, 04:28 PM

I always put 93 in my car. Sucks when you get out west you can't find higher than 89 from what I saw. Not sure about the east coast

AieaboyHI · 10-31-2016, 04:29 PM

It will make your check engine light go on....so probably not good.

Jayjellyfish212 · 10-31-2016, 04:35 PM

Premium non ethanol is all I will put in my car!

JLSuperfly · 10-31-2016, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deweyg63

I always put 93 in my car. Sucks when you get out west you can't find higher than 89 from what I saw. Not sure about the east coast

We get up to 91.

redcoats1976 · 10-31-2016, 06:10 PM

possible to get 93 here in florida.had to run it in my 400 pontiac,glad my RS runs good on 89.

ZED SLED · 11-01-2016, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

read your manual. E10 max

This is from the 2013 manual. Vehicle fuel systems have been engineered to accept this for many years. I will still go out of my way to find only 10%. The E15 issue lies in small engine equipment. i.e., mowers, string trimmers, etc.

10-29-2016, 02:36 PM	#1
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	E15 fuel Saw this today. It's higher octane than regular, but less than midgrade. Any ideas on mileage/performance? It's also about .10 cheaper than regular and .40 less than midgrade Attached Images __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

10-29-2016, 09:13 PM	#5
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	I usually run regular just buzzing around town, and then use mid grade for trips. Seem to get more mpg on the highway with mid grade. Figure my mi,eager is going to suck around town, why spend the extra on mid grade.. __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

10-30-2016, 02:01 AM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	read your manual. E10 max __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-31-2016, 04:35 PM	#11
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Premium non ethanol is all I will put in my car! __________________ Car mods: never enough!

10-29-2016, 04:36 PM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	im no expert,but id rather pay for 89 and less alcohol.

10-29-2016, 05:01 PM	#3
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Just buy premium, you won't regret it....

10-29-2016, 08:50 PM	#4
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	there's been a lot of problems reported from blends of more than 10% ethanol. I'd pay the extra to avoid the E15.

10-29-2016, 09:16 PM	#6
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	not just a mid grade vs premium thing. that e15 crap has 50% more ethanol in it and causes a lot of problems. car manufactures never designed for it. the only reason your seeing it is cause the ethanol requirements go up every year and it;s no longer possible to meet them with a 10% blend.

10-31-2016, 04:28 PM	#9
deweyg63 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS 500+ h.p. monster Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charleston IL Posts: 272	I always put 93 in my car. Sucks when you get out west you can't find higher than 89 from what I saw. Not sure about the east coast

10-31-2016, 04:29 PM	#10
AieaboyHI Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 132	It will make your check engine light go on....so probably not good.

10-31-2016, 06:10 PM	#13
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	possible to get 93 here in florida.had to run it in my 400 pontiac,glad my RS runs good on 89.