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Which octane is everyone using

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by yoda16, May 29, 2016.

  1. May 29, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    nickj604

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    Search function is in the top right corner is a little magnafine glass. Click it and type in fuel.
     
  2. May 29, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    Thats right. energy can neither be created or destroyed it can only be changed from one for to another.
     
  3. May 29, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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    Ethanol-free gas is what's causing the increased MPG.
     
  4. May 29, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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    Depends on the car! I know that when I had the Cayman the car sounded different (read: better) with the non-ethanol and I pushed it more and actually decreased my MPG :D.
     
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  5. May 29, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    Yea I feel you..I did use the search option.searched "2016 Fuel"..and nothing of the sort showed up..Happy Sunday to all ha.
     
  6. May 29, 2016 at 12:57 PM
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    I'm located around Louisiana.manual just stated a minimum octane rating,forgot the exact number but it had some extra print stating something like "truck tested using 91".didnt say 91 was required minimum
     
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    Octane determines the pressure (compression) fuel can withstand prior to detonation. Performance engines with higher compression ratios require higher octane fuels (and the manufacturer will specify that in the manual and often near the fuel filler door). Unless your stock engine is experiencing knocking or pinging with a low octane fuel (premature detonation), there is no need to move to a higher octane rating. Buying more expensive gas 'just because' is simply a waste of money.
     
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  8. May 29, 2016 at 1:35 PM
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    91 because my supercharger gets mad at me otherwise
     
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    89 minimum. Truck pings with 87 in it.

    In the winter i run 93 for less ethanol content
     
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    It calls for using top tier 87 octane so why pay more for premium?
     
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  11. May 29, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    Completely agree, but arguing this point with people that are adamant it makes a difference is futile. I don't even try anymore
     
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    Horrible idea. AV gas will clog your injectors. It has an additive for high altitude
     
  13. May 29, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    Maybe the negativity because they own one?

    Its an expensive purchase for it to be working poorly
     
  14. May 29, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    You must be referring to this: "87 (Research octane number 91) or higher". RON is just another method to measure.
     
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    Gotcha, I'm one state over in Mississippi so similar operating conditions. I've owned several Tacomas (to no 3rd gen) and other Toyota and other manufacture vehicles and always only use(d) the recommended and never had any issue and no noted difference in performance.
     
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    It helps to run it for a period of time. The ECU has to figure out the fuel has changed and adjust in order for it to do anything different.

    I run 91. The price difference even in Kommiefornia is ~$4 a tank if you're putting in 20 gallons and I like the way it drives better.
     
  17. May 29, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    No shit. I ran multiple tanks of each grade.
     
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  18. May 29, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    So salty, did I hurt your feelings?
     
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  19. May 29, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    not really. did I hurt yours?
     
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  20. May 29, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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    Octane and fuel quality are not synonymous. Additives, detergents and other 'secret fuel alchemy' vary from supplier to supplier. Exxon 87 has a different blend than Chevron's 87 and so forth. Any major supplier is pretty much going to give you quality fuel regardless of the fuel's octane rating.

    Because octane is just...well, octane.

    There is a fuel station in town (Helena) that has zero ethanol always. That's where I get all of my fuel. Especially critical for chainsaws, small engines etc..
     
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