R56 Emergency gas question for R56, need advice
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Emergency gas question for R56, need advice
I have approx. 330 miles on the car with 50-60 more until I needed gas. Out of the blue, my teenage son put gas in the car. We never had the talk about premium gas and he has never put gas in any of the cars except maybe once. He said he could have put premium but I really doubt it. What should I do, if anything. Am I over reacting. I live in California and he probably put in 89 octane. Any advice. Thanks
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Yes you're overreacting. I know some people that put 87 in the MCS's here in California--they shall remain nameless.
I put 91, though I put 104 today for amazing results--but can't afford that super premium stuff--so back to 91 at the end of the week. There's another thread here called Premium Gas and Dr. Obnoxs talks about how the computer adapts to the octane to keep things within spec, so although it's recommended to use Premium, unless you're hearing knocking noises. 89 should be fine.
Richard
I put 91, though I put 104 today for amazing results--but can't afford that super premium stuff--so back to 91 at the end of the week. There's another thread here called Premium Gas and Dr. Obnoxs talks about how the computer adapts to the octane to keep things within spec, so although it's recommended to use Premium, unless you're hearing knocking noises. 89 should be fine.
Richard
I have approx. 330 miles on the car with 50-60 more until I needed gas. Out of the blue, my teenage son put gas in the car. We never had the talk about premium gas and he has never put gas in any of the cars except maybe once. He said he could have put premium but I really doubt it. What should I do, if anything. Am I over reacting. I live in California and he probably put in 89 octane. Any advice. Thanks
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Agreed! When they buy a gallon of milk, or a few gallons of gas, it's a milestone in their development and maturation. Hail him!
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No big deal, but give that kid a pat on the back. If I ever screw this one up I will make sure to get some of that octane booster, we don't pump our own in oregon so we have to keep a watchful eye on what the attendant is doing. btw octane guy where do you find that super high octane stuff
Last edited by amazingrando; 07-09-2007 at 10:12 PM.
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There are lists around the net. Here in SoCal we have
http://www.dchoe.net/wordpress/
Unocal 76 stations are the most common ones selling race fuel--usually in affluent areas.
Using high octane racing fuel doesn't offer any benefits on the MINI though--I did it to troubleshoot some detonation issues I'm having. 6 gallons cost me $55.
Richard
http://www.dchoe.net/wordpress/
Unocal 76 stations are the most common ones selling race fuel--usually in affluent areas.
Using high octane racing fuel doesn't offer any benefits on the MINI though--I did it to troubleshoot some detonation issues I'm having. 6 gallons cost me $55.
Richard
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