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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Maxima / August 200595 Max-Regular Gas?
I've used mid-grade gas (Canada 91 octane?) since I bought this car (only 90,000 km) new. With the price of gas skyrocketing I'd like to know two things. 1. Does this car (GLE) have an electronic anti-knock? 2. Can I switch to regular gas without damaging the system (including filters etc.)? I know I'd have to watch out for pre-ignition etc. but I'm really interested in the damage aspect. > I've used mid-grade gas (Canada 91 octane?) since I bought this car > (only 90,000 km) new. With the price of gas skyrocketing I'd like to [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I know I'd have to watch out for pre-ignition etc. but I'm really > interested in the damage aspect. Yes it has electronic anti-knock. You can switch grades and it will adjust timing to avoid damage. You can run a google groups search on this ng with the term 'knock sensor' and you'll get a pile of relevant info. Dave > I've used mid-grade gas (Canada 91 octane?) since I bought this car > (only 90,000 km) new. With the price of gas skyrocketing I'd like to [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I know I'd have to watch out for pre-ignition etc. but I'm really > interested in the damage aspect. Yes, but what you lose in MPG may make it a false economy. >> I've used mid-grade gas (Canada 91 octane?) since I bought this car >> (only 90,000 km) new. With the price of gas skyrocketing I'd like to [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Yes, but what you lose in MPG may make it a false economy. And do a search, this has been answered several times in the last week.  SignatureSteve http://www.atlantaracing.com > Yes, but what you lose in MPG may make it a false economy. Put in a tankful. If you don't notice any performance difference, your knock sensor is already shot and you weren't getting any benefit from premium. At the age of your car, it may just fall into that category. If it turns into a dog (like 0-60 mph in 10 or 11 seconds), then you be the judge as to whether it is worth premium. |
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