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Does my S2K need Premium Gas 91 or 87 ?

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Default Does my S2K need Premium Gas 91 or 87 ?

I just got a 2002 S2K with 88 K miles on it,
and was wondering what gas i should put in it ??

Can i get away with 87 or should i get 89 or 91 Premium ??

THanks for any advice!!

Cheers, JJ
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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User manual states no less than 91 Octane.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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yeah, i read that, but not all manuals are correct.....
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Hah, just dont do it. Use 91, why would you put something cheap into the car?
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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should try 87 and see how it works for ya
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Use 91. You bought a sports car, not a civic.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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ok, Does everyone here put 91 Gas in their S2K's ?

And is there a difference between ARCO and say Chevron or Shell ?

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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11:1 CR + cheap 87 octane= knock and bad things
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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put in diesel. vin diesel.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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if you cannot afford 91 sell your car
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