Gas?

GAHDOOSH · 12-24-2013, 05:56 PM

Just got my C7, I've been putting premium in it. Not sure where my manual is, anyone figured this out yet?

Glen e · 12-24-2013, 06:21 PM

Premium only-at least 91....93 if avail...go to toptiergas.com for suggested brands

Bolt-onC6 · 12-25-2013, 07:55 AM

And if you put in a small amount best to run a half to a gallon into a spare gas can to void the line with the residual 87 left in the line by the last customer.

urrtoast · 12-25-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolt-onC6

And if you put in a small amount best to run a half to a gallon into a spare gas can to void the line with the residual 87 left in the line by the last customer.

lol that's funny Thank you completely not necessary

Bolt-onC6 · 12-25-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by urrtoast

lol that's funny Thank you completely not necessary

I suppose that's why you are probably a loser at the drag strip! Do you log your KR when you make a pass! Do you know for sure you have the octane you paid for! I log and when I put in two gallons at a time I make sure it's 93 octane which I'm tuned for and not a lessor number. You will get KR if you mix even small amounts of 87 with 93. Are you sure you know what you are talking about!

GunnyG · 12-25-2013, 03:18 PM

bnall40 · 12-25-2013, 08:13 PM

Premium 93 octane.
Modern computer managed engines that were designed to use premium will "get by" on lower octane fuel but it should be avoided
A Corvette engine with 11-1 compression receives max power and max mpg from burning slow burning premium. The computer controlled engine will adjust to lower octane but the power and mpg drops off, hence, no cost savings
Always use premium.

Second Vette · 12-25-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bnall40

Premium 93 octane.
Modern computer managed engines that were designed to use premium will "get by" on lower octane fuel but it should be avoided
A Corvette engine with 11-1 compression receives max power and max mpg from burning slow burning premium. The computer controlled engine will adjust to lower octane but the power and mpg drops off, hence, no cost savings
Always use premium.

Where do you find 93 Octane?

I live in S. California, there are three grades of Gasoline here 87, 89, and 91.

C7BOB · 12-25-2013, 10:21 PM

OWNER'S MANUAL:

Use premium unleaded gasoline
with a posted octane rating of 91 or
higher.

Kim · 01-19-2014, 08:00 PM

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Use premium unleaded gasoline
with a posted octane rating of 91 or
higher.

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I know the manual suggests premium fuel. I've heard the fuel that non brand name companies sell is manufactured by the main line companies. Is there any truth in that, and if so which companies can we count on to get the best fuel for our vehicles.

C7vette · 01-20-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Second Vette

Where do you find 93 Octane?

I live in S. California, there are three grades of Gasoline here 87, 89, and 91.

You can not, there is no 93 octane pumps in California. You might be able to get 100 octane racing fuel at some of the 76 gas stations but you might have to look around a bit. You can run a blend of 91 and 100 if you really want to run 93 in your car but I caution you the rate is probably $7-8 for 100 octane gas maybe more (I haven't check in a long time). I think your best bet for a 100 octane gas station would be around Newport Beach where Ferrari's, Lambos, Aston Martins, etc live.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-20-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolt-onC6

I suppose that's why you are probably a loser at the drag strip! Do you log your KR when you make a pass! Do you know for sure you have the octane you paid for! I log and when I put in two gallons at a time I make sure it's 93 octane which I'm tuned for and not a lessor number. You will get KR if you mix even small amounts of 87 with 93. Are you sure you know what you are talking about!

Really?

12-24-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
GAHDOOSH GAHDOOSH Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 502 View My Garage	Gas? Just got my C7, I've been putting premium in it. Not sure where my manual is, anyone figured this out yet? __________________ GAHDOOSH 2016 1SS 6.2L LT1 Manual 6-Speed, Front Emblem Blackout, Rear Bowtie Delete, Side emblem delete, Phastek Side Marker Tint, GM Black Taillights, $23.57 of Premium Gas this morning

12-24-2013, 06:21 PM	#2
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12-25-2013, 10:21 PM	#9
C7BOB Drives: 2012 C6 COUPE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 40	OWNER'S MANUAL: Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. __________________ * 2012 SuperSonic Blue coupe, gray int., A6, 3LT, NCM Delivery 04/16/2012 * 2005 LeMans Blue coupe, black int., A4, 1SB, NCM Delivery 4/25/2005 2003 gray/black coupe, A4, F55, 12CD, NCM Delivery 9/16/2002 2000 green/tan coupe, A4, NCM Delivery 5/16/2000 1996 CE silver/gray coupe, A4 1993 green/tan coupe, A4

01-19-2014, 08:00 PM	#10
Kim Drives: 2014 Torch Red Z51 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bremerton, Wa Posts: 9	Premium gas [QUOTE=C7BOB;7286470]OWNER'S MANUAL: [FONT=Arial][SIZE=1] Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. [/ I know the manual suggests premium fuel. I've heard the fuel that non brand name companies sell is manufactured by the main line companies. Is there any truth in that, and if so which companies can we count on to get the best fuel for our vehicles.

12-25-2013, 07:55 AM	#3
Bolt-onC6 Drives: 2017 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 258	And if you put in a small amount best to run a half to a gallon into a spare gas can to void the line with the residual 87 left in the line by the last customer.

12-25-2013, 08:13 PM	#7
bnall40 Drives: Z51 3LT, 2009 Pilot, 2012 Ody Tours Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 113	Premium 93 octane. Modern computer managed engines that were designed to use premium will "get by" on lower octane fuel but it should be avoided A Corvette engine with 11-1 compression receives max power and max mpg from burning slow burning premium. The computer controlled engine will adjust to lower octane but the power and mpg drops off, hence, no cost savings Always use premium.