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06-17-2007, 11:34 PM

dougster

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Gas octane grade book says 87 but to>

use higher octane to enhance perf. just purch. 2007 limited. Love the car.Whats everyone using????87 reg. mid. grade or premium. Thanks everyone . first post.

06-18-2007, 03:29 AM

gatorwv

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RE: Gas octane grade book says 87 but to>

I myself, use regular unleaded..............that's the 87 octane, and i have yet to have a problem........I have the 07 with the 3.3 engine

06-18-2007, 08:43 AM

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My understanding is that all the sensors and stuff will adjust away any advantage of a higher octane. So there's no benefit to using the more expensive gas.

06-18-2007, 08:55 AM

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RE: Gas octane grade book says 87 but to>

In a stock, un-modified engine, using higher than required octane fule is just a waste of money. If the manual calls for 87 octane, that's all you need