Expensive Gas - Does the s2000 HAVE to have it?
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From: Fair Oaks
Originally Posted by jherm,Nov 8 2005, 05:56 AM
My '00 S2K, '02 BMW, and '04 S4 all run fine on 89 octane. I haven't tried 87.
It isn't about what you can afford, it's about what works without paying extra
for no reason. Try it out.
It isn't about what you can afford, it's about what works without paying extra
for no reason. Try it out.
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From: Ohio
Originally Posted by soundzero,Nov 7 2005, 05:22 PM
Yep,
If less than a dollar difference in Gas price between different grades concerns you then you shouldn't be buying this car.
If less than a dollar difference in Gas price between different grades concerns you then you shouldn't be buying this car.
What he said.
Also, insurance and tires will be expensive too. If you are considering penny pinching on gas, you might end up driving it like a grandma just to get more gas milege and thus defeat the purpose of Honda's intention. This car doesn't deserve that treatment, if you are going to get an S2000 please treat it right.
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From: Austin
Originally Posted by Squeezer,Nov 8 2005, 08:49 AM
i've always ran 87 and never had a problem
Put the good stuff in. Do you drink the cheapest whisky, vodka, or beer. Old E anyone?
The car is set up to run its best performace with high octane gas. If that is not important to you the why buy the car in the first place?
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From: Newtown,PA
Originally Posted by triumph87,Nov 7 2005, 06:34 PM
I didnt know it made that big of a difference, but for the first time i had to put regular gas due to hurricane wilma. My car runs horrible, its so slow and it bogs all the time.
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by JohnR_in_la,Nov 7 2005, 09:45 PM
The question was, is it detrimental. And the scientific answer for Variable valve timed engines is a resounding NO, it won't hurt his engine, and it the engine won't "miss" or anything wierd.
And actually, the car runs dang good on 87....
And actually, the car runs dang good on 87....