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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-26-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,382
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I found this... ...

I found this...
http://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/AJ201810250056.html
Forum: Northwest 03-20-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
Spiking pump gas with racing fuel

So I was reading in the manual that our cars are designed for 93 octane, but all I can find around here is 92 octane. So I started playing around with adding some 101 octane to a tank to try and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-28-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,614
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
Whatever tunes the torque dip out, give me that.

Whatever tunes the torque dip out, give me that.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-14-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,093
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I had the green dot HPFP installed, but the...

I had the green dot HPFP installed, but the crickets came back after few tanks. I switched back to ethanol free, and no more crickets.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-25-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
Do you normally use Shell V-Power? Notice any...

Do you normally use Shell V-Power? Notice any difference, other than chirping, with
American gas? I'm curious if you get a noticeable drop in mileage, or power. I almost want to go on a road trip...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-22-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I have 450 miles on the green dot HPFP on my BRZ....

I have 450 miles on the green dot HPFP on my BRZ. The crickets haven't returned. The weather has been cool, but I would have expected crickets with the old pump. I'm hopeful this pump will stay...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-14-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I have 120 miles with green dot HPFP and haven't...

I have 120 miles with green dot HPFP and haven't any crickets yet.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-10-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I just got my car back from the dealership. Went...

I just got my car back from the dealership. Went for some spirited driving to warm the car up. No chirps to report. I'll update again once I put some more miles on it.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-09-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I am scheduled to get the new pump tomorrow. I...

I am scheduled to get the new pump tomorrow. I got a call from the parts manager Friday telling me that the parts came in. I asked him if there was a green dot next to the part number on the box. He...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-04-2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I saw the TSB was revised so I switched back to...

I saw the TSB was revised so I switched back to 10% ethanol gas. The chirps came right back. Took it to the dealership and scheduled it to get a new HPFP. They told me to bring it in next Monday.
I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,102
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
Ethanol free, 92 octane, 76 brand. Had the...

Ethanol free, 92 octane, 76 brand. Had the crickets bad until I switched to ethanol free.
Forum: Northwest 12-11-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,172
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I bought the recommend winter tire package from...

I bought the recommend winter tire package from Tire Rack. Steel 16s, with 205 55 Blizzaks WS70s . Just put them on this weekend. Pretty happy with them. Don't really need them now, but they will be...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-05-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,767
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I ordered one; 1st Subaru with the gear and...

I ordered one; 1st Subaru with the gear and wrench. No way is it going on the car. Thinking I might put the badge on my desk at work, or somewhere in The garage. I actually want to de-badge the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-06-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 39,765
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
A warrantied, emission legal, factory tuned...

A warrantied, emission legal, factory tuned option is worth a premium. If I remember correctly the '05 tC had. A supercharger worth about 40hp. Ran super rich.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-26-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 29,084
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
You have to pay a dollar for the DLC, but Sony...

You have to pay a dollar for the DLC, but Sony makes you add at $5 to your wallet. So you pay and you get a BRZ coupon but you don't get to choose the color. If you want a different color, that'll be...
Forum: Northwest 09-13-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 71,682
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I won't be able to make it. I have plans with the...

I won't be able to make it. I have plans with the wife and kids. The cruise sounds like fun. I can't wait to see the pictures.
Forum: Northwest 09-09-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,236
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
FWIW I've gotten a lot of thumbs up from WRX...

FWIW I've gotten a lot of thumbs up from WRX owners.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-09-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,517
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
[QUOTE=chipz91;428373]So I heard the chirping...

[QUOTE=chipz91;428373]So I heard the chirping sound on my car today. Does anyone know what it could be? Its obviously not a normal sound..
Its the high pressure fuel pump. Switching to ethanol free...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-03-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 365,507
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I had the passenger side light replaced a month...

I had the passenger side light replaced a month ago. I just noticed the driver's side had a little condensation after a car wash . It went away, but I will make a b line to the dealer next time I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-03-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
So in Canada all Shell V-Power is ethanol free...

So in Canada all Shell V-Power is ethanol free right? Would the US V-Power have lower amounts of ethanol than the average premium gas?
Forum: Northwest 09-02-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,665
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I deffinetely had crickets on Costco gas.

I deffinetely had crickets on Costco gas.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-01-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,517
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I came down with the chirp after a couple...

I came down with the chirp after a couple thousand miles. I switched to corn free gas and the chirp went away.
Cost-Co is the only non-name brand gas I used. I think the sound was worse with Cost-Co...
Forum: Northwest 08-19-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,665
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
My BRZ was making the cricket noise, and I...

My BRZ was making the cricket noise, and I consider it an issue, regardless of what the official company line is. A few miles with ethanol free gas shut the crickets up. From my personal experience I...
Forum: Northwest 08-19-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,665
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
Until the fuel pump issue is dealt with by Toyota...

Until the fuel pump issue is dealt with by Toyota / Subaru I would go with no name ethanol free stuff in these 86s.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-19-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I put few more miles on with the ethanol free gas...

I put few more miles on with the ethanol free gas and the sound is gone.
Forum: Northwest 08-18-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,665
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
This site seems pretty accurate. I found the one...

This site seems pretty accurate. I found the one in Everett on broadway and the one in Marysville. Both of them have 92 octane with no Ethanol.
http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=WA
Forum: Northwest 08-18-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,665
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
My car has been making the chirping cricket...

My car has been making the chirping cricket noise. I filled up wit ethanol free gas and that seems to have cured the problem. I got the ethanol free gas at a 76 station in Marysville by the Winco
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-18-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,490
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
My car has been chirping loudly. Last night I ran...

My car has been chirping loudly. Last night I ran the tank dry and filled up with ethanol free gas. The chirping has seemingly disappeared after about 10 miles.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-16-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 58,802
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I need rear seats, so that rules out the Nissan...

I need rear seats, so that rules out the Nissan and Porsche for me. So I was looking at the Genesis, Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger. If you think the Nissan is a lard ass, try a Camaro. The muscle...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-11-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,951
Posted By Smokinbuffalo
I had mine replaced in early June. Took it in to...

I had mine replaced in early June. Took it in to the dealer a couple days before the TSB was released. It was the passenger side too.
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