Damage from Regular Gas
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
In article <cjqem2td6e9roh73asn78h70s7b6uogq46@4ax.com>,
wrenden <wrenden@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On 24 Nov 2006 07:59:20 -0800, "Ed Pirrero" <gcmschemist@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >brody wrote:
> >> I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> >> turbo engine?
> >
> >No. Probably. The car will use it's knock sensor to prevent damage,
> >but the system does have limits. Under certain conditions, pinging
> >will occur, and damage will result.
> >
> >But why buy a turbo car if you're not going to run premium? If you've
> >got the money to buy an Audi, don't have the money to fill it with the
> >recommended grade of fuel?
> >
> >E.P.
>
> <G> Actually I'm still shopping. I figure that after I spill for the
> car, I'll be so broke that I'll just only use cheap gas except for the
> high speed runs in the Nevada desert. Thanks for the replies.
>
> brody
I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
(~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
I'd only put in higher octane fuel for road trips (1000 - 2000 miles).
wrenden <wrenden@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On 24 Nov 2006 07:59:20 -0800, "Ed Pirrero" <gcmschemist@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >brody wrote:
> >> I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> >> turbo engine?
> >
> >No. Probably. The car will use it's knock sensor to prevent damage,
> >but the system does have limits. Under certain conditions, pinging
> >will occur, and damage will result.
> >
> >But why buy a turbo car if you're not going to run premium? If you've
> >got the money to buy an Audi, don't have the money to fill it with the
> >recommended grade of fuel?
> >
> >E.P.
>
> <G> Actually I'm still shopping. I figure that after I spill for the
> car, I'll be so broke that I'll just only use cheap gas except for the
> high speed runs in the Nevada desert. Thanks for the replies.
>
> brody
I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
(~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
I'd only put in higher octane fuel for road trips (1000 - 2000 miles).
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"Kevin McMurtrie" wrote
> I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
> extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
> (~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
Don't be so sure. Check your fuel consumption. You might just find out
that you get better mileage on 91+ octane.
Pete
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"Kevin McMurtrie" wrote
> I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
> extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
> (~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
Don't be so sure. Check your fuel consumption. You might just find out
that you get better mileage on 91+ octane.
Pete
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"Kevin McMurtrie" wrote
> I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
> extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
> (~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
Don't be so sure. Check your fuel consumption. You might just find out
that you get better mileage on 91+ octane.
Pete
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"Kevin McMurtrie" wrote
> I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
> extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
> (~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
Don't be so sure. Check your fuel consumption. You might just find out
that you get better mileage on 91+ octane.
Pete
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"brody" <wrenden@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
news:gs1em257ak7o8su75bc8bjnn14esp9t49k@4ax.com...
>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"brody" <wrenden@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
news:gs1em257ak7o8su75bc8bjnn14esp9t49k@4ax.com...
>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"brody" <wrenden@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
news:gs1em257ak7o8su75bc8bjnn14esp9t49k@4ax.com...
>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
"brody" <wrenden@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:gs1em257ak7o8su75bc8bjnn14esp9t49k@4ax.com...
>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
news:gs1em257ak7o8su75bc8bjnn14esp9t49k@4ax.com...
>I wonder if it's harmful to use regular instead of premium fuel in a
> turbo engine?
>
> wrenden
Expelling gas regularly is less likely to cause damage than holding it in,
according to Dr. Gillian McKeith.
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Re: Damage from Regular Gas
On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:24:08 -0500, "Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>
>"Kevin McMurtrie" wrote
>> I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
>> extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
>> (~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
>
>Don't be so sure. Check your fuel consumption. You might just find out
>that you get better mileage on 91+ octane.
Pete is right: my experience is that my gas mileage and car
performance is better with the mfr recommended octane (I run my A4 on
93 octane). This regimen has done my car well for 104,000 miles (98.5
A4 2.8Q).
wrote:
>
>"Kevin McMurtrie" wrote
>> I am thinking of an Audi A4 wagon. Running on 87 Octane (US) without
>> extra wear will be a requirement. Much of my driving will be commuting
>> (~50 miles/day) where high octane fuel would be a total waste of money.
>
>Don't be so sure. Check your fuel consumption. You might just find out
>that you get better mileage on 91+ octane.
Pete is right: my experience is that my gas mileage and car
performance is better with the mfr recommended octane (I run my A4 on
93 octane). This regimen has done my car well for 104,000 miles (98.5
A4 2.8Q).