Can i put a gallon of 87 octane?

[Subie]

Don't let that gas anywhere near your car! As others have said, it's not the octane that's the issue, it's the age of the gas.

[TheSt|G]

Originally Posted by gmookher

you'll be fine, just dont go beatin on it...

Definitely the face of good advice.

[midnightfrolic]

I dunno dude, seems questionable. The octane isn't correct and the age is making it questionable.

It's like my car is meant to eat prime rib, and I gave it frozen hamburger patties....from two years ago. It'll take it, but you might not agree with the results. I'd hold off on it and procure some correct fuel for my lovely.

[raz0rbladez909]

12.5:1 Compression Ratio+87 Octane=


People already get issues with Californias 91, I wouldn't put 87 anywhere near the car.

[Wes B.]

If you have to use it, make sure to dilute the hell outta it with some fresh gas (preferably premium).

[Zadkiel]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Over here in New York were having a bit of gas crisis and i have a gallon of 87 octane in the garage, its maybe about two years old. I was wondering if i could use it for the FRS if i really have to or should i just pray that i never have to use it?

Thanks!

Your engine will explode.

[whaap]

Because of the age of the gas I think you made the right decision.

[cgrey]

After two years it's not gasoline anymore.

I'm in the same boat. How bout those gas panic line dwellers huh?

If you drive to NJ or CT there's plenty of gas and no lines, so I hear.

[20valvewynn83]

As a Toyota technician I would say no do not use 2 year old gas EVER. If it is stored in a metal gas can rust will form and contaminate the gas and if its in a plastic can it will eat away the plastic and contaminate the gas. Now if you put new 87 grade gas you will be fine as long as you drive it safely with light acceleration due to timing changes which will take it out of tune. With the circumstances in NY it will be fine until a higher grade gas comes available.

[WolfsFang]

No dont put 2 year old gas in your car.

[FantomRider]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Frankly, a gallon can get me to school and back and considering the fact i personally know people who wait on line for gas more then 4 hours and not even get a drop of gas...its pretty risky. Theres tons of cars around of empty gas stations just because they run out of gas waiting...its quite nuts.

I understand NY are going through hardship. But we are talking about 1 gallon of old 87 gas. What if something went wrong? The best advice is avoid it. Be safe than be sorry. Get a ride from somebody or take a bus/cab if you can't get any gas.

[ProTekk]

Here in NJ I had no choice but to put in 87. Was only 2.5 gal but still felt cheap (no one has 93) but I didn't notice a bit of difference. 13.2 gal tank in the FR-S. A SLIGHT mix of 87 isn't going to do a damn thing and anyone else here saying "Oh now you just brokedededed X,Y,Z!" is a buffoon IMO. Could be worse, you could've gone to Hess and had them fill your car up with diesel instead of unleaded like many other unfortunate souls.

On the topic of the AGE of the gas, I'd avoid it.

NJ has tight rules atm on gas. Odd/even gas rationing still going on and most, if not all, stations are out of 93 and only getting delivery of 87. Sucks but what can you do? Drive 3 states away? Makes sense to me. /sarcasm

[gily25]

Where are you really going to get comfortably on one gallon of gas? Sell it for a surcharge to some other sucker and use the money to buy booze for your long walk home from wherever you're going.

[jadewbj]

The 2 years is a problem not the octane.