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juanvi
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Christina
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Gas question for my car
I have a Lexus SUV and it says I can only put premium but can I just put regular?
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Posted 5/6/08 10:37 AM  |
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Leo
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Re: Gas question for my car
Posted by juanvi
I have a Lexus SUV and it says I can only put premium but can I just put regular?
Technically you can. I mean if you're stranded somewhere and there's nothing but regular, it's fine. But it's usually not recommended to use regular for a long time. You may start hearing engine noises.
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| Posted 5/6/08 10:40 AM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Gas question for my car
when we bought our VW they said you can put regular in and if you notice a difference occassionally add preium of even buy the addatives they sell in the auto stores.
eta: we lease, so don't care too much with wear on engine
Message edited 5/6/2008 5:26:25 PM.
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| Posted 5/6/08 10:44 AM |
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ave1024
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Re: Gas question for my car
If it says to ONLY use Premium I would only use premium.
Using a lower octane can cause knocking issues.
There are cars that say using a lower octane can decrease performance. I think that's different than a car saying you MUST use premium.
I wouldn't chance it. Use premium.
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| Posted 5/6/08 10:48 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Gas question for my car
Posted by ave1024
If it says to ONLY use Premium I would only use premium.
Using a lower octane can cause knocking issues.
There are cars that say using a lower octane can decrease performance. I think that's different than a car saying you MUST use premium.
I wouldn't chance it. Use premium.
ITA.
It's the same on the flip side. People that use premium to "treat" their car when the manufacturer recommends regular are just wasting their money. Use the gas that is recommended for your car.
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| Posted 5/6/08 10:53 AM |
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juanvi
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Re: Gas question for my car
Thanks I just wanted to save a couple bucks 
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| Posted 5/6/08 10:55 AM |
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jklein1323
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Re: Gas question for my car
Higher Preformance engines such as engines that come in higher end cars and/or sports cars need a higher octaine gas..Don't put regular in ..its not good for your engine.
Message edited 5/6/2008 11:20:22 AM.
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GoldenRod
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Re: Gas question for my car
Posted by juanvi
Thanks I just wanted to save a couple bucks
It often costs more by buying cheaper gas.... per gallon, lower octane is cheaper, but you get worse gas mileage, so you end up spending more overall to go the same distance. Plus, you risk damaging the engine, which isn't cheap to repair. I would stick with what the manufacturer suggests.
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Bellabear
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Re: Gas question for my car
do you own your car or lease?
i have a leased truck and we put regular in all the time!
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| Posted 5/6/08 2:26 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Gas question for my car
Posted by Bellabear
do you own your car or lease?
i have a leased truck and we put regular in all the time!
this proves my DH is right - in not wanting to buy a used car 
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| Posted 5/6/08 6:20 PM |
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JenG
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Re: Gas question for my car
i lease a murano and i was told by the dealership to not use regular gas. so i never do. only premium for me 
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smdl
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Re: Gas question for my car
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by Bellabear
do you own your car or lease?
i have a leased truck and we put regular in all the time!
this proves my DH is right - in not wanting to buy a used car
Seriously!
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| Posted 5/6/08 9:33 PM |
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TJLealand3
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Re: Gas question for my car
Posted by JenG
i lease a murano and i was told by the dealership to not use regular gas. so i never do. only premium for me
I have a 2006 Murano and the manual says you can use regular gas, your mileage will suffer but no knocking or bad performance. I only use regular. If your vehicle is designed to use a higher octane it will not run properly with regular.
Message edited 5/6/2008 9:41:23 PM.
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jennyb
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Re: Gas question for my car
Our VW calls for premium and we always put regular now w/ these gas prices. Its insane. We haven't noticed a difference in 2 years.
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| Posted 5/6/08 10:02 PM |
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Bebalina
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Re: Gas question for my car
my murano is leased, and i put in regular.
my accord is owned, and I put in premium
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| Posted 5/6/08 11:15 PM |
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Emily
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Re: Gas question for my car
My lease is up soon so I switched to regular gas. I am not wasting another dime on premium gas.
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