What fuel do you use?

SRQ · 04-25-2008, 11:19 AM

Filled up just before I came back from lunch today....decided to pay 10 cents more for the mid-grade unleaded.....got me to thinking....what do you guys put in your 'Stangs? Regular, mid-grade, premium? Why? I know it's rough with gas prices where they are right now, I just paid $3.72/gal, rediculous.

I'm assuming benefits of 87+ octane fuel is solvents/detergents, etc.?

Must See · 04-25-2008, 11:22 AM

I use the regular 87 octane gas in my car. But then again 87 octane is about $3.40 up here. I see $4 a gallon coming this summer.

Not looking forward to spending my pay checks on gas.

Dave04Mustang · 04-25-2008, 11:24 AM

you should only use the octane that your car is tuned for. Using high grade fuels will harm the motor in the long run if its not suppose to be filled with high grade. A sixer should only use regular unless its tuned for premium gas.

Must See · 04-25-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave04Mustang

you should only use the octane that your car is tuned for. Using high grade fuels will harm the motor in the long run if its not suppose to be filled with high grade. A sixer should only use regular unless its tuned for premium gas.

+1 not to mention your waisting your money.

SRQ · 04-25-2008, 11:34 AM

see that, I didn't know *LOL* That's the first/only time I've done it, so I'll know not to do that in the future...

Dave04Mustang · 04-25-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SRQ

see that, I didn't know *LOL* That's the first/only time I've done it, so I'll know not to do that in the future...

yeah it won't hurt once only causes problems when people constantly fill up with the wrong octane. I just changed the tune on my car. Regulars almost at $4 a gallon so I moved mine down to the 87 gas millage tune i have haha. Screw the performance tunes for now haha

SRQ · 04-25-2008, 11:39 AM

*LOL* I hear ya Dave

Must See · 04-25-2008, 11:39 AM

I just realized this thread only has red mustangs in it.

now we just have to wait for one of the "rental cars" to chime in and ruin it for everyone.

SRQ · 04-25-2008, 11:44 AM

*LMAO* yes this is a "red thread" only....all others, need not apply *LOL*

Dave04Mustang · 04-25-2008, 11:45 AM

all are 2004's also

haha

Must See · 04-25-2008, 11:48 AM

not to mention SRQ is thinking about getting Chrome Cobra R's like Me and Dave.

tsumi88 · 04-25-2008, 12:05 PM

*ruined red thread*
i just use lowest octane... here i think its 85....with ethanol

01FR500 · 04-25-2008, 01:34 PM

I use what my car is tuned for, 87. I used 93 in my sixxer becuase it was tuned for it. I will eventually use 93 in the GT. I'm real picky about what brand of fuel I use though. I use only Shell or Exxon unless I'm somewhere unfamiliar and I need gas quickly. I won't use Wal-mart gas or anything like that.

BigDipper · 04-25-2008, 03:04 PM

I usually use 91 octane. I just put the recomended 87 in my car (04 GT)for the first time ever ( due to gas $). I was shocked!! It runs better on cheaper gas! You are all correct,run what the car is tuned for.

Dave04Mustang · 04-25-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDipper

I usually use 91 octane. I just put the recomended 87 in my car (04 GT)for the first time ever ( due to gas $). I was shocked!! It runs better on cheaper gas! You are all correct,run what the car is tuned for.

did you get a tune to lower the octane? because the octane for a GT is premium not regular

*JackThe Ripper* · 04-25-2008, 03:24 PM

i need 93 in my stang cause of its tune.

regardless of price, the difference between low grade and high grade is only about 3 bucks a tank on average.

the more the gas prices rise the more i like my honda. 40MPG FTW!!!!!!

Steeda97 · 04-25-2008, 04:09 PM

Screw your red thread lol.

Lazerred6 · 04-25-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

Screw your red thread lol.

White supremacy is wrong. LOL

P.S. your sig is so fing bad ass

3.8for the win · 04-25-2008, 04:32 PM

torch red FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steeda97 · 04-25-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazerred6

White supremacy is wrong. LOL

P.S. your sig is so fing bad ass

White power!

Lazerred6 · 04-25-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

White power!

RED POWER

Wombozi17 · 04-25-2008, 05:10 PM

Black power

mustangrn · 04-25-2008, 06:52 PM

Orange you glad I didn't say "GIRL POWER"

gotMACH04 · 04-25-2008, 07:15 PM

93-nothin else

04-25-2008, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
SRQ Florida Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 134	What fuel do you use? Filled up just before I came back from lunch today....decided to pay 10 cents more for the mid-grade unleaded.....got me to thinking....what do you guys put in your 'Stangs? Regular, mid-grade, premium? Why? I know it's rough with gas prices where they are right now, I just paid $3.72/gal, rediculous. I'm assuming benefits of 87+ octane fuel is solvents/detergents, etc.? __________________

04-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Must See When In Doubt Mumble Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 1,535	I use the regular 87 octane gas in my car. But then again 87 octane is about $3.40 up here. I see $4 a gallon coming this summer. Not looking forward to spending my pay checks on gas. __________________

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SRQ Florida Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 134	LOL I hear ya Dave __________________

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SRQ Florida Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 134	LMAO yes this is a "red thread" only....all others, need not apply LOL __________________

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01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 645	I use what my car is tuned for, 87. I used 93 in my sixxer becuase it was tuned for it. I will eventually use 93 in the GT. I'm real picky about what brand of fuel I use though. I use only Shell or Exxon unless I'm somewhere unfamiliar and I need gas quickly. I won't use Wal-mart gas or anything like that. __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports l Tokico Illumina dampers l Maximum Motorsports c/c plates l MM XL SFCs l JLT RAI l MGW shifter l other goodies...

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BigDipper Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 20	I usually use 91 octane. I just put the recomended 87 in my car (04 GT)for the first time ever ( due to gas $). I was shocked!! It runs better on cheaper gas! You are all correct,run what the car is tuned for.

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JackThe Ripper Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,450	i need 93 in my stang cause of its tune. regardless of price, the difference between low grade and high grade is only about 3 bucks a tank on average. the more the gas prices rise the more i like my honda. 40MPG FTW!!!!!! __________________ ^^FOR SALE^^ http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...reset_crumbs=y

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