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Crackseed · 02-20-2013, 11:06 AM

I wish we had 93-94 here to even try, but thankfully we do have 92 non-ethanol and that's been quite nice in my car, nevermind I've had no crickets either

Rayme · 02-20-2013, 11:20 AM

I wish I had something more than 91 here, Moncton sucks for shit like that. I never had crickets ever all I used was petro 91 and shell v-power.

I got my car october 1st and I keep hearing the crickets are worst in hot weather, so maybe it'll one day pop up on me??? Since I never drove it in t-shirt weather lol

GT 86 Brah · 02-20-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Carbon420

Yeah I just wish someone at the dealer had mentioned something about the proper gas when I bought it. Like I said I knew she needs premium and I was using it. They should warn you you need better than premium though.

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it says on the gas cap 93 octane only lol

K2 · 02-20-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich1

At PDI my dealer insisted that I use regular 87 octane only.

No big surprise there. With 87 you'll get less performance and be less inclined to drive the car hard, making it less worn when it comes time to give them "their" car back.

Efferalgan · 02-20-2013, 02:16 PM

Sorry for the stupid question: what "crickets" people are talking about?

Rayme · 02-20-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Efferalgan

Sorry for the stupid question: what "crickets" people are talking about?

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Mokiki · 02-20-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KingGeo

it can depend however. most people around here (ontario) can only get 94 with 10-15% ethanol and it has been not so great after a while. the crickets come to life!
when using 91 with 0 ethanol seems to keep things quiet.

give it a few tanks before you rejoice.

I am using Shell Vpower (93) since first tank, and the crickets sound loud and clear.

Allch Chcar · 02-20-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KingGeo

it can depend however. most people around here (ontario) can only get 94 with 10-15% ethanol and it has been not so great after a while. the crickets come to life!
when using 91 with 0 ethanol seems to keep things quiet.

give it a few tanks before you rejoice.

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Originally Posted by roddy

I don't find a big difference when it is this cold out, but in the heat of summer, the car does run and respond noticeably better on the 94. However, that is when the crickets rear their ugly little heads as well. Does the 94 out west have ethanol in it?

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Originally Posted by Crackseed

I wish we had 93-94 here to even try, but thankfully we do have 92 non-ethanol and that's been quite nice in my car, nevermind I've had no crickets either

You guys say Ethanol like it's a bad thing. BTW.

Thanks Carbon420, now we have conclusive proof why 93+ aki octane is required,

IMHO.

chillywilly · 02-20-2013, 06:33 PM

I've been running premium 91oct with 10% ethanol mix from Chevron since I had the car and I've consistently gotten about 400km per tank. I've been thru about 5 tanks now with same results.

This week I filled up with Shell v-power 91oct which has no ethanol mixed in and I've noticed significant improvement in gas consumption and the engine feels like its running smoother. I'm only about 1/2 tank in, but I'm on track to get at least 450km out of this tank.

The only non-ethanol blend gas available in my area are the shell v-power 91oct and the Chevron 94oct. I will be trying few more tanks of the shell 91 before moving on to the chevron 94. But I'm pretty convinced this engine prefers non-ethanol blends.

Carbon420 · 02-21-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GT 86 Brah

it says on the gas cap 93 octane only lol

Actually no it doesn't. Just looked this morning when I filled. All it says is premium only.

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Tt3Sheppard · 02-21-2013, 04:43 PM

I wish there was Ethanol free gas in MA. I sense fuel pump issues in a few years. :|

Carban · 02-21-2013, 04:56 PM

i havent found anywhere around here that sells 93. so when i feel like it, i fill 2 gallons of 100 octane and 7 gallons of 91. ....equals 93

norsamerican · 02-21-2013, 05:13 PM

Here you go guys. I found this link that lists gas station locations that are ethanol free and it also lists the octanes sold.

Enjoy!

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=TX

Carbon420 · 02-21-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Carban

i havent found anywhere around here that sells 93. so when i feel like it, i fill 2 gallons of 100 octane and 7 gallons of 91. ....equals 93

That's some hardcore math your doing for your car. Lol. So of I have 8 pints of blood and three pints of 6% beer. What's my blood alcohol level? Fuck it ill get the car tommorow. Lol.

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02-20-2013, 11:20 AM	#16
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	I wish I had something more than 91 here, Moncton sucks for shit like that. I never had crickets ever all I used was petro 91 and shell v-power. I got my car october 1st and I keep hearing the crickets are worst in hot weather, so maybe it'll one day pop up on me??? Since I never drove it in t-shirt weather lol __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

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chillywilly Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Manual Asphalt Location: Vancouver Posts: 27 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I've been running premium 91oct with 10% ethanol mix from Chevron since I had the car and I've consistently gotten about 400km per tank. I've been thru about 5 tanks now with same results. This week I filled up with Shell v-power 91oct which has no ethanol mixed in and I've noticed significant improvement in gas consumption and the engine feels like its running smoother. I'm only about 1/2 tank in, but I'm on track to get at least 450km out of this tank. The only non-ethanol blend gas available in my area are the shell v-power 91oct and the Chevron 94oct. I will be trying few more tanks of the shell 91 before moving on to the chevron 94. But I'm pretty convinced this engine prefers non-ethanol blends.

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norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Here you go guys. I found this link that lists gas station locations that are ethanol free and it also lists the octanes sold. Enjoy! http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=TX

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