Would Octane rating of 90 be okay?
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Would Octane rating of 90 be okay? hassanbigboss 07-28-2006, 06:36 PM
My V6 CAMRY requires 91 octane gas. In my area I can only get 87, 90 or 93. Do you think I will have a performance loss if I use 90 or should I stick with the 93 which I am currently using? KimMG 07-28-2006, 06:59 PM Go ahead and try the 90. If your motor starts pinging then go to a higher octane. AccordCodger 07-28-2006, 09:05 PM You can always mix the 90 and 93 octane. That's what I used to do years ago with my MG Midget (then again, it used 100 octane, leaded!) You can do the math, but about 5 gals of 90 and 2 gals of 93 should give you approx 91 octane. hassanbigboss 07-28-2006, 11:21 PM Okay guys I will take both of your opinion into consideration and practice. Thanks Brian R. 07-29-2006, 03:45 AM If the 90 is no good, you will take a hit on your mileage. Try it for a while and compare it to 93 for a while. If you don't notice a mileage difference, stick with the 90. hassanbigboss 07-29-2006, 12:39 PM Brian I was thinking of the same thing. I mean if 90 starts to ping I will be loosing power and of course be decreasing my gas mileage. But I will meaure the MOG for 90 and 93 and report back. I have the tank filled with 93 right now so it will take a little while before I have to refuel but hopefully in a couple of weeks I can figure something out, Thanks everyone Brian R. 07-29-2006, 04:51 PM Brian I was thinking of the same thing. I mean if 90 starts to ping I will be loosing power and of course be decreasing my gas mileage. But I will meaure the MOG for 90 and 93 and report back. I have the tank filled with 93 right now so it will take a little while before I have to refuel but hopefully in a couple of weeks I can figure something out, Thanks everyone The difference in mileage is not a result of the pinging, but a result of the ignition timing being retarded to prevent pinging. You may not detect pinging since the timing will be automatically retarded to prevent it. hassanbigboss 07-29-2006, 06:34 PM Thank you, I will keep that in mind Related Links Enter the largest automotive community on the planet! |