Where are you going to fill up?

6MT · 05-04-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DjSquall

I'm currently running 91 octane, so I'm guessing it will be much better for the engine if I run near empty and switch over to 94? 1400km on it currently

another 600 until first oil change yay!

Sorry, I thought you were referring to regular vs 91 or 94 octane. My mistake.

Ztoon · 05-04-2010, 04:42 PM

Chevron 94 with Techron

IDZRVIT · 05-04-2010, 05:37 PM

Living here in the a$$hole of Canada where there's no choice except for 91 octane at any station you choose, I take advantage of the Super Store pumps that give back 3.5 cents/L for groceries. But I've filled up with Sunoco 94 in Ontario last fall. Didn't see any noticeable difference in daily driving.

DjSquall · 05-04-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Sorry, I thought you were referring to regular vs 91 or 94 octane. My mistake.

So would you still say I should switch to 94? My car is still basically brand new so if it will be of benefit, Ill make the change.

CaptainSlow · 05-04-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Living here in the a$$hole of Canada where there's no choice except for 91 octane at any station you choose, I take advantage of the Super Store pumps that give back 3.5 cents/L for groceries. But I've filled up with Sunoco 94 in Ontario last fall. Didn't see any noticeable difference in daily driving.

Is the Superstore gas okay to use? I'm almost ready to bite on a white 2010 370Z and that's where I usually fill up my Jetta because of the money back for groceries.

6MT · 05-04-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DjSquall

So would you still say I should switch to 94? My car is still basically brand new so if it will be of benefit, Ill make the change.

No, I don't think you'll notice any difference. I was saying that you'd notice a difference (pinging) with 87 octane (regular). No too great for those aluminum pistons.

But between 91 and 94...(?)

djpathfinder · 05-04-2010, 10:01 PM

I fill up at Husky with 94.

FricFrac · 05-13-2010, 12:03 PM

Whoa hold on guys - you are wasting your money running 94 octane. I was under the same delusion for a long time. You get more power out of lower octane fuel but we need to run 91 to keep the engine from knocking because of our high compression. 91 is optimum whereas 94 is only needed if your car is pinging or knocking and if your 370Z is knocking on 91 you have either bad fuel or a problem with your car.... unless of course your car is boosted then you're gonna want to run 94 or higher

IDZRVIT · 05-13-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainSlow

Is the Superstore gas okay to use?

Yes. Superstore doesn't make gas so they buy it from Esso, Shell, Irving or some other refiner. I haven't heard any ping from engine in 22K kms. So, I'll keep getting my grocery coupons.

DjSquall · 05-13-2010, 05:51 PM

So I made the switch to 94 octane... Now it feels like I'm driving a jet plane.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 05-13-2010, 06:08 PM

I've been running Sonoco 91 octane, but after reading the posts, I'm going to look for a chevron, texaco or shell station.

I THINK they all use ethanol though, not sure.

Drexster · 05-14-2010, 11:54 AM

I don't mind spending the extra dollars on my gas. If they sold 110 I'd probably buy that instead

NOTE Chevron pumps in BC have a label on them stating "no ethanol".

YamahaR6 · 05-14-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Whoa hold on guys - you are wasting your money running 94 octane. I was under the same delusion for a long time. You get more power out of lower octane fuel but we need to run 91 to keep the engine from knocking because of our high compression. 91 is optimum whereas 94 is only needed if your car is pinging or knocking and if your 370Z is knocking on 91 you have either bad fuel or a problem with your car.... unless of course your car is boosted then you're gonna want to run 94 or higher

I realised that Sunoco 94 Octane doesn't improve any power and also it more expensive than 91 AND I get "less" mileage.

So 94 = more expensive + less milegae + ethanol... I am sticking with Shell 91 as it claims to have 0% ethanol (which I don't think the 370z wants).

IDZRVIT · 05-15-2010, 09:54 AM

The calorific value, amount of energy stored in the fuel, is not affected by octane additives. That's why we tune for more aggressive timing schedules and lower AFR's to get the most energy out of the gas and higher octane gas can assist in achieving more aggressive timing schedules.

Ztoon · 05-15-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

I fill up at Husky with 94.

Husky uses 10% ethanol. E-10 is corrosive to steel. Used to be called gasohol.
Basically you're putting moonshine in your tank.

05-04-2010, 04:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
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05-04-2010, 05:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Living here in the a$$hole of Canada where there's no choice except for 91 octane at any station you choose, I take advantage of the Super Store pumps that give back 3.5 cents/L for groceries. But I've filled up with Sunoco 94 in Ontario last fall. Didn't see any noticeable difference in daily driving. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

05-04-2010, 10:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I fill up at Husky with 94. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

05-13-2010, 12:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Whoa hold on guys - you are wasting your money running 94 octane. I was under the same delusion for a long time. You get more power out of lower octane fuel but we need to run 91 to keep the engine from knocking because of our high compression. 91 is optimum whereas 94 is only needed if your car is pinging or knocking and if your 370Z is knocking on 91 you have either bad fuel or a problem with your car.... unless of course your car is boosted then you're gonna want to run 94 or higher __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

05-15-2010, 09:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	The calorific value, amount of energy stored in the fuel, is not affected by octane additives. That's why we tune for more aggressive timing schedules and lower AFR's to get the most energy out of the gas and higher octane gas can assist in achieving more aggressive timing schedules. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

05-13-2010, 05:51 PM	#25 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	So I made the switch to 94 octane... Now it feels like I'm driving a jet plane.

05-13-2010, 06:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 277	I've been running Sonoco 91 octane, but after reading the posts, I'm going to look for a chevron, texaco or shell station. I THINK they all use ethanol though, not sure.

05-14-2010, 11:54 AM	#27 (permalink)
Drexster Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 34 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	I don't mind spending the extra dollars on my gas. If they sold 110 I'd probably buy that instead NOTE Chevron pumps in BC have a label on them stating "no ethanol".

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