What type of fuel do you put in?

fullmonty · 01-09-2010, 03:59 PM

Gypsy Tears and Baby Owls..... I put what ever is the top choice, which at the Hess down the Street is 93 I belive.

Sharif@Forged · 01-09-2010, 04:16 PM

Use the maximum octane available in your area. Putting lower octane fuel in your 370Z will at best, result in less power, and at worse, can cause detonation and engine damage under heavy load.

Chris@FsP · 01-09-2010, 04:30 PM

It's a $30k+ sports car, pony up for the extra couple bucks for premium

You can put in 87, but you won't be getting the performance that you paid for. The ecu will switch to it's ultra conservative timing map which in turn will lower power output.

vipor · 01-11-2010, 08:23 AM

he's in Singapore. guess you missed the whole RON vs PON rating system for gasoline octane. read up a couple posts.

flashburn · 01-11-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

he's in Singapore. guess you missed the whole RON vs PON rating system for gasoline octane. read up a couple posts.

Ah right, I see.

kenchan · 01-11-2010, 08:39 AM

93 octane in mine. Usually shell or mobil.

golfgirlrobin · 01-11-2010, 10:26 AM

Figure 12,000 miles a year, divided by an average of 20 miles to the gallon is 600 gallons of gas a year. Average of twenty cents difference between the 87 and 91, where I live, and you'll spend approx. $120 a year more on the 91. Ten dollars a month to use the fuel the manufacturer suggests equals no-brainer. (Assuming I didn't screw up the math.)

370Zsteve · 01-11-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chriz

As my new Z nears the end of its first full tank, i was wondering what type of fuel should go in. I know that it says premium fuel only but is that really necessary? I just put in 87 for all my other cars. So what kind of fuel does everyone else use? What brand to? I only use Shell (because i live right next to one)

Can I suggest you READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL?

You wanna put cheap fuel in a high-performance sports car (why did you even buy it?) go right ahead

, just please don't post here in a few weeks telling us about your blown engine and how your dealer was a creep and didn't warranty an $8000 engine replacement. Sorry to be so harsh, but dude...what is it an extra $2 a tankful?

Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.

vipor · 01-11-2010, 10:42 AM

According to my GasCubby app I'm averaging $2.76/gal for 93 octane premium. I'm at a total of $942.05 spent on fuel so far for 6,397 miles. If I were to knock off roughly 30 cents/gal to switch to 87 octane I would've saved $102. It's roughly a 10% change, well worth it.

For me anyways, I find it very obvious when a car is running higher octane gas. I've run it ever since I was 18 in everything I've owned including a 71 c10, 87 accord, 95 dodge spirit, 97 240sx, and now my Z. I cringe every time I hear a car that's driving around pinging like crazy, but people are gonna do it. In a van or work truck or Kia, go for it. If you're driving a sports car or a turbo vehicle you should be running premium, or you're just asking for at least 10% less car.

370Zsteve · 01-11-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

According to my GasCubby app I'm averaging $2.76/gal for 93 octane premium. I'm at a total of $942.05 spent on fuel so far for 6,397 miles. If I were to knock off roughly 30 cents/gal to switch to 87 octane I would've saved $102. It's roughly a 10% change, well worth it.

For me anyways, I find it very obvious when a car is running higher octane gas. I've run it ever since I was 18 in everything I've owned including a 71 c10, 87 accord, 95 dodge spirit, 97 240sx, and now my Z. I cringe every time I hear a car that's driving around pinging like crazy, but people are gonna do it. In a van or work truck or Kia, go for it. If you're driving a sports car or a turbo vehicle you should be running premium, or you're just asking for at least 10% less car.

I bet a Mustang GT uses 87 octane

kenchan · 01-11-2010, 10:43 AM

87 wont blow an engine but he will never get the full power our engines can push out.

antman22 · 01-11-2010, 10:48 AM

I use 93 premium everytime...Not worth using the lower grade gas.

SophiaZ · 01-11-2010, 07:15 PM

Premium from Shell or Sunoco...the hubby works at Sunoco refinery so I get alot of gas cards

dalparadise · 01-11-2010, 10:14 PM

I'm half way through my second tank now. It is Shell 93. I prefer either Shell or Chevron, never Exxon, Texaco in a pinch.

I'm pretty sure my first "free" tank from the dealer was either 89 or lower octane, or just of marginal quality. Either that, or my ECU is finally dialing me in. The Roadster is running smoother and stronger now...

Blackcrimzon · 01-11-2010, 11:57 PM

My first car was a 2003 350z and my second one was a 2007 350z and now i have a nismo 370z. Since my very first car until now I have only ever used Chevron 91 or 93 depending on were i was. Even if i was super broke and couldnt fill my tank all the way up, i still used the good stuff and would fill it up as much as i could. I mean come on man you got a 370z not some Mustang. And really she is worth it. I mean that is why you got her in the first place so treat her right and she will be good to you

01-09-2010, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	Use the maximum octane available in your area. Putting lower octane fuel in your 370Z will at best, result in less power, and at worse, can cause detonation and engine damage under heavy load. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

01-11-2010, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	he's in Singapore. guess you missed the whole RON vs PON rating system for gasoline octane. read up a couple posts. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-11-2010, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	According to my GasCubby app I'm averaging $2.76/gal for 93 octane premium. I'm at a total of $942.05 spent on fuel so far for 6,397 miles. If I were to knock off roughly 30 cents/gal to switch to 87 octane I would've saved $102. It's roughly a 10% change, well worth it. For me anyways, I find it very obvious when a car is running higher octane gas. I've run it ever since I was 18 in everything I've owned including a 71 c10, 87 accord, 95 dodge spirit, 97 240sx, and now my Z. I cringe every time I hear a car that's driving around pinging like crazy, but people are gonna do it. In a van or work truck or Kia, go for it. If you're driving a sports car or a turbo vehicle you should be running premium, or you're just asking for at least 10% less car. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-11-2010, 10:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 17	I'm half way through my second tank now. It is Shell 93. I prefer either Shell or Chevron, never Exxon, Texaco in a pinch. I'm pretty sure my first "free" tank from the dealer was either 89 or lower octane, or just of marginal quality. Either that, or my ECU is finally dialing me in. The Roadster is running smoother and stronger now... __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

01-09-2010, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Gypsy Tears and Baby Owls..... I put what ever is the top choice, which at the Hess down the Street is 93 I belive.

01-09-2010, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 369	It's a $30k+ sports car, pony up for the extra couple bucks for premium You can put in 87, but you won't be getting the performance that you paid for. The ecu will switch to it's ultra conservative timing map which in turn will lower power output.

01-11-2010, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	93 octane in mine. Usually shell or mobil.

01-11-2010, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
golfgirlrobin Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 18 Drives: '10 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 16	Figure 12,000 miles a year, divided by an average of 20 miles to the gallon is 600 gallons of gas a year. Average of twenty cents difference between the 87 and 91, where I live, and you'll spend approx. $120 a year more on the 91. Ten dollars a month to use the fuel the manufacturer suggests equals no-brainer. (Assuming I didn't screw up the math.)

01-11-2010, 10:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	87 wont blow an engine but he will never get the full power our engines can push out.

01-11-2010, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	I use 93 premium everytime...Not worth using the lower grade gas.

01-11-2010, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,466 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	Premium from Shell or Sunoco...the hubby works at Sunoco refinery so I get alot of gas cards

01-11-2010, 11:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blackcrimzon Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AZ Age: 42 Posts: 190 Drives: Nismo 370z 09 Rep Power: 17	My first car was a 2003 350z and my second one was a 2007 350z and now i have a nismo 370z. Since my very first car until now I have only ever used Chevron 91 or 93 depending on were i was. Even if i was super broke and couldnt fill my tank all the way up, i still used the good stuff and would fill it up as much as i could. I mean come on man you got a 370z not some Mustang. And really she is worth it. I mean that is why you got her in the first place so treat her right and she will be good to you