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I imagine it'll be the same as the 350z - the ECU will adjust itself to to the poorer fuel, meaning you have less power, but your engine won't be

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Old 06-02-2009, 11:56 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I imagine it'll be the same as the 350z - the ECU will adjust itself to to the poorer fuel, meaning you have less power, but your engine won't be damaged.

That said, why buy a greyhound and feed it on slops, if you know what I mean?
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Doesnt the inside of the trap door for the gas cap say "Premium Fuel Only"? I know mine does......I read it twice a week.
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Doesnt the inside of the trap door for the gas cap say "Premium Fuel Only"? I know mine does......I read it twice a week.
Peeps here can't read the owners manual...You expect them to read the fuel flap door??......
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Peeps here can't read the owners manual...You expect them to read the fuel flap door??......
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Doesnt the inside of the trap door for the gas cap say "Premium Fuel Only"? I know mine does......I read it twice a week.
Mine does too. But here's a screenshot of what's actually in the manual:

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