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Trek · 05-18-2018, 11:08 PM

Filled my Z with regular today, didn’t notice until I looked at the price.

This is my first car that takes premium.

DamnThatZGuy · 05-18-2018, 11:49 PM

*face palm* it'll be fine just don't drive it hard. It will retard the timing automatically.

SouthArk370Z · 05-19-2018, 01:18 AM

As per DamnThatZGuy, the ECM should adjust and prevent any harm. You will lose some power (possibly a lot of power, depending on conditions). If you notice any knocking, let off the accelerator until it stops.

Jayhovah · 05-19-2018, 07:34 AM

I did this not too long ago...and I'm extra stupid because I'm boosted. Just baby it to empty.

The frustrating thing is how good the fuel economy is when you start driving so easy... takes FOREVER to empty the thing. I ended up getting sick of waiting and just spent a couple of nights cruising the highway for hours.

Nixin · 05-19-2018, 09:02 AM

Just add a bottle of octane booster to your gas tank and be careful next time.

DamnThatZGuy · 05-19-2018, 09:37 AM

OR you could buy a cheap siphon pump from harbor freight and siphon that lawnmower gas outta there...

Jayhovah · 05-19-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DamnThatZGuy

OR you could buy a cheap siphon pump from harbor freight and siphon that lawnmower gas outta there...

I tried that :/ there is a screen or something blocking the path through the filter neck. You'd have to pull the pump to get access.

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Tick64 · 05-19-2018, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I tried that :/ there is a screen or something blocking the path through the filter neck. You'd have to pull the pump to get access.

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Hey good to know! So our cars are siphon-proof?

SG4247 · 05-19-2018, 06:18 PM

Ive run mine on 87 for 1000s of miles.

No issues. Also tried 30% E85 just for fun. No issues with that either.

I am able to data log the engine parameters, and didnt see any problems.

The ECU can retard like 10 degrees if the knock sensors go off.

gsx95 · 05-19-2018, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tick64

Hey good to know! So our cars are siphon-proof?

I think all newer cars are.

Trek · 05-31-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gsx95

I think all newer cars are.

With $100 fill ups its a good thing

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40 to 332 · 05-31-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tick64

Hey good to know! So our cars are siphon-proof?

I used a Gastapper twice and on both occasions was able to get past the screen (or ball valve) and siphon out about 40 liters from a full tank with no problems. After that, it was siphoning a mixture of air and gas so there was no point in continuing. I used the smallest diameter siphon tube that comes with the kit. I could feel it ease past the screen as I fed it down the neck of the gas filler tube.

Trek · 05-31-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

I used a Gastapper twice and on both occasions was able to get past the screen (or ball valve) and siphon out about 40 liters from a full tank with no problems. After that, it was siphoning a mixture of air and gas so there was no point in continuing. I used the smallest diameter siphon tube that comes with the kit. I could feel it ease past the screen as I fed it down the neck of the gas filler tube.

Doh

Tractionless · 06-17-2018, 01:05 PM

Meh, I put 150 gallons of Non-ethanol my (avatar pic) boat at a given time.

05-18-2018, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trek Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: St.Thomas Posts: 46 Drives: 2018 370z, red, auto Rep Power: 7	Gas-p Filled my Z with regular today, didn’t notice until I looked at the price. This is my first car that takes premium.

05-18-2018, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
DamnThatZGuy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 160 Drives: 09' 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 9	face palm it'll be fine just don't drive it hard. It will retard the timing automatically. SouthArk370Z, nandosman and 370Z944 like this.

05-19-2018, 01:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	As per DamnThatZGuy, the ECM should adjust and prevent any harm. You will lose some power (possibly a lot of power, depending on conditions). If you notice any knocking, let off the accelerator until it stops. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-19-2018, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	Just add a bottle of octane booster to your gas tank and be careful next time. scope22, cooltoy and Memphis370Z like this.

06-17-2018, 01:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,237 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	Meh, I put 150 gallons of Non-ethanol my (avatar pic) boat at a given time. __________________ Toys Not Tots

05-19-2018, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
DamnThatZGuy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 160 Drives: 09' 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 9	OR you could buy a cheap siphon pump from harbor freight and siphon that lawnmower gas outta there...

05-19-2018, 06:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 723 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 4486	Ive run mine on 87 for 1000s of miles. No issues. Also tried 30% E85 just for fun. No issues with that either. I am able to data log the engine parameters, and didnt see any problems. The ECU can retard like 10 degrees if the knock sensors go off.