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Premium fuel is a waste of money ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jbrnigan, Sep 20, 2016.

  1. Sep 20, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    Tacoma SS

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    I'm pretty sure I need premium because of supercharger :burnrubber:
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2016 at 7:05 AM
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    CaptAmerica

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    I like running squeezins in mine. Added benefit of not having to pump my own fuel - here's a pic of my "pit crew."

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    Best of all if you get thirsty you can just siphon the tank!
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2016 at 7:14 AM
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    Bluegrass Taco

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    Go by the local airport and get a tank full of JP5. 300 mpg! :fingerscrossed::p
     
  4. Sep 20, 2016 at 7:36 AM
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  5. Sep 20, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    Oh,......... then which lift, tires, exhaust system, oil, air filter, sliders, and color is the best
     
  6. Sep 20, 2016 at 7:48 AM
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    All of them!
     
  7. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:24 AM
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    85 max. Any higher is a waste. :lalala:
     
  8. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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    Anyone know where I can get leaded gas? I heard it's the shit in our trucks. More lead the better. Thanks in advance.
     
  10. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:44 AM
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    True for higher elevations, not true closer to sea level - you need at least 87.
     
  11. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:46 AM
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    Well lets not give him too much information. A man needs to solve his own problems in life.
     
  12. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:48 AM
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    95 will make your muffler bearings last longer
     
  13. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    Honestly though, a lot of gas stations around here offer 87/89 with ethonal and 91 w/or ethonal. I always run 91.
     
  14. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:56 AM
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    I'm always pumping 91. The only downside of being supercharged
     
  15. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:56 AM
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    Running 91 mixed 50:1 with Stihl saw oil. No longer need to change the oil.
     
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  16. Sep 20, 2016 at 8:58 AM
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    23Skidoo

    23Skidoo A thirsty fish

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  17. Sep 20, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    gainman

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    That's twice now you bragged about your supercharger. We get it bro, you are totally cool.
     
  18. Sep 20, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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    Hell yea
     
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  19. Sep 20, 2016 at 9:11 AM
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    TexasInfidel

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    This topic is no more useful/truthful then the CAI dumbass's
    Believe they have better throttle response on a fly by wire throttle
    Have increased fuel mileage blah,blah,blah.
    Running top tier fuel in 87 is the best your going to get.

    Slap a big red R on your tailgate and hammer out that new found 5-7 rwhp
     
  20. Sep 20, 2016 at 9:11 AM
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    Good thing he isn't a vegan who does crossfit or we'd have to petition The Bob for a permaban.
     

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