Not sure if the dealer filled with 93. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Spacemane969 · 06-17-2015, 03:40 PM

I just purchased my 13' from the dealer and my salesman was completely surprised that it takes premium. I'm hoping that the maintenance guys filled the tank with premium. I didn't think to ask then, but guess I should give them a call, but in any case I'm already at a half tank (road trip)...

Just in case it wasn't, should I burn off whatever is left and then refill, or just refill with premium now at half full? Not sure if the mixture would matter.

Thanks, and what is the possible repercussion if they did fill it up with low grade?

Thanks

gramicci101 · 06-17-2015, 03:43 PM

The ECU will pull timing if it senses knock and you'll be down on power until you can get decent gas in it. Just run it down and then refill as normal.

STV3 · 06-17-2015, 03:45 PM

If they did, it's really not a big deal. Just drive the car easy until your next fill up.

Even if you push it, the ecu will detect any knock and compensate for it.

STV3 · 06-17-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

The ECU will pull timing if it senses knock and you'll be down on power until you can get decent gas in it. Just run it down and then refill as normal.

Yeah what he said... lol

gramicci101 · 06-17-2015, 03:47 PM

I win.

STV3 · 06-17-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

I win.

lol I had most of it typed, then a damn customer came in and I had to stop

Abenaki · 06-17-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by STV3

lol I had most of it typed, then a damn customer came in and I had to stop

This would a great job if it weren't for the damned customers!

STV3 · 06-17-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Abenaki

This would a great job if it weren't for the damned customers!

Exactly!!!

Jesse36m3 · 06-17-2015, 05:43 PM

Since it's a new car, you shouldn't be driving it too hard anyway. I wouldn't worry about it, you'll be fine.

Many dealerships have gas pumps in the lot that they use to fill up new car deliveries, rental cars, customer cars, etc. 99% it's 87 grade, unless they actually drove the car to a gas station and have a receipt for premium.

I used to work at a Nissan dealer back in 09' when the GTR first came out. We were the first dealer in New England to have one. Guess what we used to fill it up? 87, yup.

ntron1 · 06-17-2015, 05:56 PM

It's Totalled....

Spacemane969 · 06-17-2015, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. Sorry I didn't specify that it's used not new. Haven't felt any knocks yet but i'll just wait until it empties out.

Chanpion · 06-17-2015, 06:21 PM

It'll be fine, the ECU will adjust.
The car's supposed to take 94. If you're in the US, that's not premium, that's a step above it.

mav1178 · 06-17-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacemane969

Thanks for the replies. Sorry I didn't specify that it's used not new. Haven't felt any knocks yet but i'll just wait until it empties out.

Question: If you have only access to regular 87 octane and the next stop for premium gas is 300 miles away, will you freak out? Will you write off your engine?

Regular gas is only "bad" if you have an engine and ECU incapable of adjusting to the octane difference. Once in a while is okay.

-alex

humfrz · 06-17-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by STV3

lol I had most of it typed, then a damn customer came in and I had to stop

YOU'RE FIRED ..... !!!!!!!!!!

YOU TOO ......Abenaki .....!!!!!!

Yo, we have two job openings ......

OP, your car will be just fine till you get some hi-test gas .....

humfrz

06-17-2015, 03:40 PM	#1
Spacemane969 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 ARGENTO A/T Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia, US Posts: 346 Thanks: 150 Thanked 136 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not sure if the dealer filled with 93. I just purchased my 13' from the dealer and my salesman was completely surprised that it takes premium. I'm hoping that the maintenance guys filled the tank with premium. I didn't think to ask then, but guess I should give them a call, but in any case I'm already at a half tank (road trip)... Just in case it wasn't, should I burn off whatever is left and then refill, or just refill with premium now at half full? Not sure if the mixture would matter. Thanks, and what is the possible repercussion if they did fill it up with low grade? Thanks

06-17-2015, 05:56 PM	#10
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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	The ECU will pull timing if it senses knock and you'll be down on power until you can get decent gas in it. Just run it down and then refill as normal.

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STV3 Señor Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 1,103 Thanked 1,322 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	If they did, it's really not a big deal. Just drive the car easy until your next fill up. Even if you push it, the ecu will detect any knock and compensate for it.

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I win.

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Jesse36m3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: JDL Turbo BRZ Location: EG, RI Posts: 450 Thanks: 46 Thanked 305 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Since it's a new car, you shouldn't be driving it too hard anyway. I wouldn't worry about it, you'll be fine. Many dealerships have gas pumps in the lot that they use to fill up new car deliveries, rental cars, customer cars, etc. 99% it's 87 grade, unless they actually drove the car to a gas station and have a receipt for premium. I used to work at a Nissan dealer back in 09' when the GTR first came out. We were the first dealer in New England to have one. Guess what we used to fill it up? 87, yup.

06-17-2015, 06:14 PM	#11
Spacemane969 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 ARGENTO A/T Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia, US Posts: 346 Thanks: 150 Thanked 136 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the replies. Sorry I didn't specify that it's used not new. Haven't felt any knocks yet but i'll just wait until it empties out.

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Chanpion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Satin Location: Alberta Posts: 162 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It'll be fine, the ECU will adjust. The car's supposed to take 94. If you're in the US, that's not premium, that's a step above it.

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