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posted by  Goatman on  Tue Mar 23 18:25 CST 2010
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Hello,


What is your favorite gasoline?


Goatman








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    posted by  checksix on  Wed Mar 24 17:37 CST 2010
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    Chevron regular. My 01 T5a runs fine on this, but I really think the grade is more dependant on driving style. I do a fuel check on every fill up. Not the trip computer, but how many miles divided by the actual fill up required. I consistantly hit 26 to 27 for my commute and style. When I filled with the premium, I actually get less MPG. Performance for me is not a factor in my driving style, but when I hit the pedel with regular she performs to my expectations. If I was more into performance, perhaps I'd notice the difference between regular and premium. I'm not the person to do that.








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    posted by  will rehsper on  Wed Mar 24 01:25 CST 2010
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    'Round here I prefer Shell or Mobil, but I'll take whatever is convienent and cheap - except for that shady place with the bad pumps. You only need to get soaked with gas once...

    87 octane only in this '95 non-turbo 5-speed. I've tried full tanks of 91-93 octane and have never seen a difference in economy or perceived power.

    You ready to put gas in your 850?
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    854 / 244 / Mini








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      posted by  greendread on  Wed Mar 24 03:52 CST 2010
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      hello All,

      I use Sunoco 87 octane in my 96 855 na 5-speed. Nothing higer as Will stated.

      I've used super high octane 101 in the 120 and also Sunoco and it flew!

      shell, bp have more past and present day horror stories for me to support their policies that make walmart look good.

      cheers,

      greendread








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        posted by  SBranscom on  Wed Mar 24 05:38 CST 2010
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        Have owned 7 Volvo's - 5 NA's and 2 Turbo's. Never have wandered from 87 octane. Never had a problem with pinging or anything. Mileage has been consistant with expectations. Had a Lincoln LS and a Jaguar X Type that both required 92 octane and made noises when they got 87 octane.

        Was told by an indie mechanic that Shell and Chevron were the best gasolines and to avoid AM/PM Arco.

        Ditto on the comments of filling tank when the tanker was present refilling the ground tank. It dredges up all the garbage from the bottom of the tank and then you pump it into your car. Ouch.








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          posted by  LilHelpHere on  Wed Mar 24 06:34 CST 2010
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          91 octane from Sunoco
          (91 OEM recommendation for 850's)
          Tech says lower is OK, but I can feel the difference
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          '97 855na, Mobil 1, K&N, various IPD's and eBay's







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