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Old 10-20-2002, 10:21 AM
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Because of the SC, I have to use premium. Each station seems to have a different "premium". Some Marathon'*, Shell and BP (Amoco) use 93. Other Marathons (Speedway), Citgo and Sunoco use 92. Of course for an extra dime per gallon, you can get the 94 at Sunoco. I don't know of any stations that use 91.

I have not noticed any difference between 92 and 93 yet, but usually try to get 93 when I can.

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Originally Posted by willwren
Originally Posted by pontiacfan1978
i hope you blown motor users do use 91 or greater octane.
Most of us are smart enough to read the fuel requirements stenciled on the fuel gauge.
I hope so.
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I use 87 with sugar.
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Typically 91 on mine since the computer learns what octane you use and will increase the timing on the car accordingly.
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Originally Posted by speedyguy
I use 87 with sugar.
LOL
Old 10-21-2002, 12:44 PM
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Gas in Michigan is currently around $1.759 per gallon for premium. This stinks!!!
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Actually I go out at night to get my gas so I never know what the person put in the tank. I usually shop at ricer cars they don’t need the gas they need a clue. ( for those with a misunderstanding of my warped humor please remember I am joking)
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Only the best for by baby, 93. Plus I'll go overboard at times and add octane boost.

Its $1.69 a gal for 93 here and I live in friggin HICKVILLE USA! Go fig
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