what kinda of gas do you use and find best?

[Flagrum_3]

This is actually something I'm keeping an eye on. The last half tank I filled up on v-power and my k/tank was showing around 650ish. Which is unusually low. I mean, I'm a little heavy footed so my k/tank has dropped significantly (I remember when it was at over 800.....now I'm lucky to get to 700ish).

But yeah, I'm keeping an eye on it. It is something I noticed.

Your loss of fuel economy could be directly due to you using 'premium'. The write up above was good but missed an important thing; Premium fuel burns slower, meaning it is designed and requires a higher compression to ignite. Now if your running a slower burning fuel in a lower compression or unboosted engine, it is quite possible not all the fuel is igniting in the chamber and actually lowering efficiency and torque. The computer will compensate somewhat, but not completely...Extended use could literally gum-up and /or carbon up your valves, pistons and cylinder walls, which can eventually turn to varnish, which will cause issues down the road....Something to ponder anyway.


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[Anthony_FA]

Your loss of fuel economy could be directly due to you using 'premium'. The write up above was good but missed an important thing; Premium fuel burns slower, meaning it is designed and requires a higher compression to ignite. Now if your running a slower burning fuel in a lower compression or unboosted engine, it is quite possible not all the fuel is igniting in the chamber and actually lowering efficiency and torque. The computer will compensate somewhat, but not completely...Extended use could literally gum-up and /or carbon up your valves, pistons and cylinder walls, which can eventually turn to varnish, which will cause issues down the road....Something to ponder anyway.


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Thanks for that insight. I guess the higher compression in the 2.0 sky's still isn't enough to make a more premium gasoline like this work efficiently?

I'm definitely going to do some more research.

[Reddie1337]

I was just saying k/tank to see what if any change. I use fuelly, have since I got the car. I'm averaging 7.1L/100k. This past tank must have been some bad gas though. 300 to half where I usually get 400.

[m_bisson]

I was just saying k/tank to see what if any change. I use fuelly, have since I got the car. I'm averaging 7.1L/100k. This past tank must have been some bad gas though. 300 to half where I usually get 400.

Nope. Same for me. It's winter gas!

[jeffjones]

I guess the higher compression in the 2.0 sky's still isn't enough to make a more premium gasoline like this work efficiently?

If it was, it would be rated for a higher Octane....

[Anthony_FA]

If it was, it would be rated for a higher Octane....

The dealer did suggest putting a premium gas in there every 5 fill ups or so..

[Flagrum_3]

The dealer did suggest putting a premium gas in there every 5 fill ups or so..

Did you ask them for an explanation as to why, or what benefit it would have?


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[Anthony_FA]

Did you ask them for a explanation as to why, or what benefit it would have?


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No I was too excited for my new car lol

[Flagrum_3]

No I was too excited for my new car lol

Lol understandable. Instead of using 'premium' every five fill ups; If you ever have a couple of hours to kill take a nice country drive up to lake Scugog (the reserve) they have a station up there just past the Casino and all their gases are ethanol free, even the 87 octane!...I find I get an huge increase in fuel economy when I use their gas and they are usually much cheaper then anyone else and my engine seems to run smoother, plus you get to take a nice drive at speed, part-way anyways.


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[Anthony_FA]

Lol understandable. Instead of using 'premium' every five fill ups; If you ever have a couple of hours to kill take a nice country drive up to lake Scugog (the reserve) they have a station up there just past the Casino and all their gases are ethanol free, even the 87 octane!...I find I get an huge increase in fuel economy when I use their gas and they are usually much cheaper then anyone else and my engine seems to run smoother, plus you get to take a nice drive at speed, part-way anyways.


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Will have to check it out. Summer time I like cruising over to the scugog area so maybel ill try and find it next summer.

[ssolidd]

87 and most of it comes from COSTCO!!!

[bubble_tea]

My 2 cents is Esso. Get an Esso Extra card and start getting points for car washes. You'll use at least 91 so you'll get 3 points per dollar. 600 points = Luxury Wash. ($200 in gas is a free wash.)

...because no one wants to pay to use a wash bay in the winter when a touchless is free.

What is the difference between the basic and luxury wash? ie. what extras do you get and is it "worth it" for it?

I have 500 points (enough for the basic).

[6strings]

What is the difference between the basic and luxury wash? ie. what extras do you get and is it "worth it" for it?

I have 500 points (enough for the basic).

Let me help you with that
The luxury wash comes with under spray with rust inhibitor, you are given 15 seconds of that. Then presoak and the 1st high pressure rinse.
After comes the Trifoam shampoo and the 2nd high pressure rinse.
After all that is done the shine guard comes on with the spot free rinse to help protect the car from UV Rays, water spots, and dirt/grime.


Full wash has under car spray (no rust inhibitor), presoak soap, one high pressure rinse, clear coat/spot free rinse.

Quick wash is like the full wash but with no under car spray.

During the winter time the luxury wash is the way to go, it's worth the 599 points, and helps keep your car looking fresh.

[DominicMS3]

well I have to put in Ultra 94 due to my tune so I only use Petro Canada, even before my tune when I was using 91 I always use Petro, I find shell gas doesn't last long and I don't like esso. Don't use pioneer its cheap but cheap isn't always good especially if your car is a performance car. As for car washes I go to an indoor hand wash on Midland and Lawerence (meet spot maybe?). I find drive tru washes always miss a spot especially if your car is rustproofed, and I don't trust risking my rally armour flaps to a automated machine which seems rough not to mention my stickers.

[Jabb]

I get regualr from esso

[Canadianbacon]

Esso 93

[Noobster12]

Petro....

[silverstarmazda]

pertro or shell, almost never from esso unless i have to.

[patrickdominick]

91 shell! unlesss i reaaaallly have to.... esso

[nigvlb_]

Petro 94 .. because Freektune. Lol

[boredstudent3]

petro 87

[ScGibbs]

I found taco bell gives the best gas, but that's just me.

[MS3_]

Shell v power 91 or petro 94 oct only.

[nigvlb_]

Shell v power 91 or petro 94 oct only.

Petro 94 for that Strat tune bro.. Lol.