What type of fuel do you put in?

Chriz · 01-09-2010, 02:17 PM

As my new Z nears the end of its first full tank, i was wondering what type of fuel should go in. I know that it says premium fuel only but is that really necessary? I just put in 87 for all my other cars. So what kind of fuel does everyone else use? What brand to? I only use Shell (because i live right next to one)

LiquidZ · 01-09-2010, 02:23 PM

Shell 93 or Sunoco 93 for me. I use Shell 93 about 95% of the time.

PapoZalsa · 01-09-2010, 02:29 PM

Premium 91 or 93. Some states don't have 93, I think.

vipor · 01-09-2010, 02:33 PM

93 octane.

shell/texaco/chevron. in that order usually, but i think these 3 all use the same gas.

schrute · 01-09-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Premium 91 or 93. Some states don't have 93, I think.

We only have 91 here. Pretty sure that 91 at this elevation (about 4500 ft.) is equivilent to 93 at sea level as far as knock prevention and what not.

To the OP, your car was engineered to run on Premium. Don't give it any less

Icib · 01-09-2010, 03:07 PM

Over here we only have 95 and 98 octane.

The european manual says I should use 98 so I use 98 only.

pty370z · 01-09-2010, 03:24 PM

Here in my country we have 91 and 95 octane.. I obviously use 95 octane..

VCuomo · 01-09-2010, 04:13 PM

Highest here is 91 - and my Z runs fine on it (and we're at sea level here).

vipor · 01-09-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icib

Over here we only have 95 and 98 octane.

The european manual says I should use 98 so I use 98 only.

98 octane!?!?! gimme gimme

Chriz · 01-09-2010, 04:55 PM

Haha i want some 98 too! Just filled her up with shell 93.

fullmonty · 01-09-2010, 04:59 PM

Gypsy Tears and Baby Owls..... I put what ever is the top choice, which at the Hess down the Street is 93 I belive.

AutoX Z · 01-09-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

98 octane!?!?! gimme gimme

That's just the european octane scale, its equivalent to the 93 we get over here.

Sharif@Forged · 01-09-2010, 05:16 PM

Use the maximum octane available in your area. Putting lower octane fuel in your 370Z will at best, result in less power, and at worse, can cause detonation and engine damage under heavy load.

vipor · 01-09-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoX Z

That's just the european octane scale, its equivalent to the 93 we get over here.

ah good deal thanks

Chris@FsP · 01-09-2010, 05:30 PM

It's a $30k+ sports car, pony up for the extra couple bucks for premium

You can put in 87, but you won't be getting the performance that you paid for. The ecu will switch to it's ultra conservative timing map which in turn will lower power output.

01-09-2010, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 17	What type of fuel do you put in? As my new Z nears the end of its first full tank, i was wondering what type of fuel should go in. I know that it says premium fuel only but is that really necessary? I just put in 87 for all my other cars. So what kind of fuel does everyone else use? What brand to? I only use Shell (because i live right next to one)

01-09-2010, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Shell 93 or Sunoco 93 for me. I use Shell 93 about 95% of the time. __________________

01-09-2010, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Premium 91 or 93. Some states don't have 93, I think. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-09-2010, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	93 octane. shell/texaco/chevron. in that order usually, but i think these 3 all use the same gas. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-09-2010, 03:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	Here in my country we have 91 and 95 octane.. I obviously use 95 octane.. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

01-09-2010, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Icib Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 20 Drives: 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Over here we only have 95 and 98 octane. The european manual says I should use 98 so I use 98 only.

01-09-2010, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Highest here is 91 - and my Z runs fine on it (and we're at sea level here).

01-09-2010, 04:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 17	Haha i want some 98 too! Just filled her up with shell 93.

01-09-2010, 04:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Gypsy Tears and Baby Owls..... I put what ever is the top choice, which at the Hess down the Street is 93 I belive.

01-09-2010, 05:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	Use the maximum octane available in your area. Putting lower octane fuel in your 370Z will at best, result in less power, and at worse, can cause detonation and engine damage under heavy load. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

01-09-2010, 05:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 369	It's a $30k+ sports car, pony up for the extra couple bucks for premium You can put in 87, but you won't be getting the performance that you paid for. The ecu will switch to it's ultra conservative timing map which in turn will lower power output.