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Vaz · 10-23-2014, 04:11 PM

Yesterday went and leased a 2015 Camaro. For about 2 years now I have wanted a Camaro and it never worked out however finally its getting dropped off today at my mothers workplace. I havent even sat inside of it SMH..

However thats not the point.. The point of this thread is what gas type should i put?

87 / 89 / 93 .. Does it even really matter?

Bhobbs · 10-23-2014, 04:16 PM

Check the gas cap. It should list the recommended octane rating.

PalmerGA · 10-23-2014, 04:42 PM

87 octane or higher is what the LS engine is manufactured, spec'd, and calibrated to run on for maximum efficiency. The book says "use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher". You will hear others say they us higher octane because it's "better for the engine". Ask them "how so?". All gas contains detergents to help clean your engine and fuel system while you drive. Buying anything higher than 87 octane is a waste of your money.

benji276289 · 10-23-2014, 04:46 PM

What Palmer said.

GretchenGotGrowl · 10-23-2014, 04:56 PM

87 octane will be fine. The LFX pulls less timing with higher octane, but given it is a lease you probably aren't going to mod it for performance so save the coin.

stoopid · 10-23-2014, 04:56 PM

Do a forum search (gets discussed a lot), there's dyno results that imply higher octane increases hp but moreso low end torque in the power band. Try a fresh tank of premium to decide for yourself. Unfortunately that means running through the 87 octane the dealer will fill it with. I use 93 octane after being a non-believer. Proof is in the puddin'.

The V6 doesn't see much love here. I think it's got lots of pep and have no problems zooming around when I want/need to. If you're not planning on going to the track then you'll likely agree. If you want track performance then you should have leased the V8.

Ragnar · 10-23-2014, 05:25 PM

Nothing wrong with the V6, I got love for it. 87 octane is fine, congrats on your lease!

anth331 · 10-23-2014, 05:30 PM

Use regular unleaded. The engine is programed to run at peak performance on that type of gas. Using super or anything else is just a waste of money. A good friend of mine who is a service manager of a local chevy dealer told me this. STOCK V6 only.

GretchenGotGrowl · 10-23-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by anth331

Use regular unleaded. The engine is programed to run at peak performance on that type of gas. Using super or anything else is just a waste of money. A good friend of mine who is a service manager of a local chevy dealer told me this. STOCK V6 only.

Not true. The LFX pulls quite a bit of timing on 87 octane with the factory tune.

Cheveey57 · 10-23-2014, 06:02 PM

It's a ls, 87 is all you need

007s 'Vert · 10-23-2014, 10:19 PM

Thats all I use, 87 is perfect....nice and cheap lol, and my V6 just sips that gas

Ides of March · 10-24-2014, 08:10 AM

I use 87. I must be the only one that thinks this car is a gas guzzler.

007s 'Vert · 10-24-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ides of March

I use 87. I must be the only one that thinks this car is a gas guzzler.

Ya it will guzzle gas, but only if you want it to, I have seen these V6s from personal experience get 32+ MPGs, AND when my wife drove across the country (drafting the Penske truck at 60MPH or less on average) the DIC showed 35.5 MPGs......ya it can happen...
but around this crazy city of Vegas and all the stop and go traffic and my heavy foot, I average 20 MPGs, and I still feel that is excellent mileage...

ssrs2lt · 10-24-2014, 08:29 AM

congrats run 87 and enjoy!

10-23-2014, 04:11 PM	#1
Vaz Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 33 View My Garage	MY NEW 2015 Camaro LS Yesterday went and leased a 2015 Camaro. For about 2 years now I have wanted a Camaro and it never worked out however finally its getting dropped off today at my mothers workplace. I havent even sat inside of it SMH.. However thats not the point.. The point of this thread is what gas type should i put? 87 / 89 / 93 .. Does it even really matter?

10-23-2014, 04:16 PM	#2
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	Check the gas cap. It should list the recommended octane rating. __________________

10-23-2014, 04:42 PM	#3
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	87 octane or higher is what the LS engine is manufactured, spec'd, and calibrated to run on for maximum efficiency. The book says "use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher". You will hear others say they us higher octane because it's "better for the engine". Ask them "how so?". All gas contains detergents to help clean your engine and fuel system while you drive. Buying anything higher than 87 octane is a waste of your money. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

10-23-2014, 04:56 PM	#5
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	87 octane will be fine. The LFX pulls less timing with higher octane, but given it is a lease you probably aren't going to mod it for performance so save the coin. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

10-23-2014, 06:02 PM	#10
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	It's a ls, 87 is all you need __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

10-23-2014, 04:46 PM	#4
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	What Palmer said.

10-23-2014, 04:56 PM	#6
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	Do a forum search (gets discussed a lot), there's dyno results that imply higher octane increases hp but moreso low end torque in the power band. Try a fresh tank of premium to decide for yourself. Unfortunately that means running through the 87 octane the dealer will fill it with. I use 93 octane after being a non-believer. Proof is in the puddin'. The V6 doesn't see much love here. I think it's got lots of pep and have no problems zooming around when I want/need to. If you're not planning on going to the track then you'll likely agree. If you want track performance then you should have leased the V8.

10-23-2014, 05:25 PM	#7
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Nothing wrong with the V6, I got love for it. 87 octane is fine, congrats on your lease!

10-23-2014, 05:30 PM	#8
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	Use regular unleaded. The engine is programed to run at peak performance on that type of gas. Using super or anything else is just a waste of money. A good friend of mine who is a service manager of a local chevy dealer told me this. STOCK V6 only.

10-23-2014, 10:19 PM	#11
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	Thats all I use, 87 is perfect....nice and cheap lol, and my V6 just sips that gas __________________

10-24-2014, 08:10 AM	#12
Ides of March Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bensalem Pa Posts: 275	I use 87. I must be the only one that thinks this car is a gas guzzler.

10-24-2014, 08:29 AM	#14
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	congrats run 87 and enjoy! __________________