olie05 Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 I went to the gas station today after school and looked at the prices for gas... $1.75 for 89 octane and $1.86 for 93. I picked up the handle and thought if I should try 89 and see how my engine did, but I just couldn't do it... not for a few bucks anyways. But what are your opinions with my set up... I think 91 is medium grade around here, but should I even bother to risk it? It's realy a psychological thing with me... LOL I NEED HELP -Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Here is another way to look at it. How many gallons could you have possibly bought? 12? 13? 12 gallons would have cost you an extra $1.32!! I know its pshycological but if $1.32 is worth the risk of detonation and an engine repair bill, then it's time to start driving a Honda . Kind of makes me chuckle when I hear things like this or the person driving the gas guzzler who will drive some extra distance using another 1/2-gal looking to find gas $.02/gal cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Script Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 WOW, gas is cheap down in Texas. I had the same mentality issues with my last vehicle. When times would get rough though I would still put in 89 and not notice a difference, and I was running 10.5:1 CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magnum Rockwilder Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Shit, I'd get Sooper Dooper vanilla-scented 100 octane w/ nitromethane if gas was that cheap around here! It's $2+ for regular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Damn we pay $2.50 for premium around here, and its only 91 octane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Dallas prices are on the rise. I've heard that we are supposed to catch up with the rest of the country soon. I personally hope not but, who knows. Looks like it may be time to break out the Prelude again and leave the Z for fun days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 I too hope that is not the case. I currently pay 195 a gallon for 93 octane fuel in The Big "D" Dallas, Tx. I have 11.18 to 1 compression so there are no other options for me Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 It takes a lot of $$$ to fill up my Suburban. Ouch. 44 gals at $2.30+ for regular unleaded; makes me sick. I wish I were in Texas already. The day will come, though, I have been planning the move for some time now... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magnum Rockwilder Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 My Jaguar XJ6 has two 25 gallon tanks. Try filling THAT up with premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 My Jaguar XJ6 has two 25 gallon tanks. Try filling THAT up with premium. And I thought my ZX had a big tank for the size of car it is. You got me beat there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted November 23, 2004 Author Share Posted November 23, 2004 I guess i shouldn't be complaining about the price, there are others out there worse off than me Oh well, I guess its kinda like I don't know what i'm missing... like my manager once told me that he put 89 octane into his civic si one day and it freaked out and ever since he's put nothing but 93. I'm just going to pretend like my car will freak too, if I go below 93, and never pump anything lower. Its all in my head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonzer12 Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Sonoco 96 here is 91 cents a litre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Sonoco 96 here is 91 cents a litre .....aaaaand at 3 litres per gallon, you are paying even more then we are! Hmmm, not a bad price for 96 octane.... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 But at 4 litres per gallon it is a little more pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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