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If 91 octain is required will using 89 or 87 octane damage the engine?
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∙ 15y ago
it can over time, octane ratings tell you how easly the gas ignites under pressure, the lower the rating the easier it ignites. higher preformence engines have higher compression and without the right gas the extra pressure can cause the gas to ignite early resulting in engine knock.
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What octane fuel for 1996 maxima is preferred?
It is not preferred or recommended it is required or you will do damage to the engine. Premium fuel of 91 Octane is required and must be used.
What octane is premium?
Usually 89 Octain.
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You can add ethanol to gasoline to make the octane higher.
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Use exactly what your owner's manual states. If it says 89 or 91 octane then do not use 87 octane. Using a lower octane that required may cause pre-detonation or what is commonly called (Pinging). Pinging may be harmful and may cause engine damage. Bottom line is to use no lower or higher octane fuel that the engine was designed to run on. Using a lower octane can cause engine damage, and using a higher octane is a waste of money that will provide not benefits whatsoever, and is nothing more than a myth.
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Hi There, I own a 2001 Jetta 1.8T. The minimum octain rating information is located on the inside of the gas cap door, and I believe that minimum is 91octain. This isn't to say that you can't use 87 octain, or regular fule. Doing so however you'll notice a loss in power, and a possible engine nock. The engine nock results from when the detonation inside the cylinder is not as powerful, causing the valves to sound louder. hope this helps.
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87 and 91 gas?
Use exactly what your owner's manual lists. Using a higher octane than your engine was designed to burn, will provide no benefit whatsoever. No more power, no better mileage, and in fact can provide poor starting, and in some cases, harm the engine. Besides the fact you are paying more for high octane fuel you do not need. Using a lower than required octane can cause less power and pinging. This can eventually do damage to your engine. It is a myth that a higher octane fuel provides any benefit to an engine not designed to use the higher octane.
Is it OK to use regular gasoline in a high-compression engine?
My advice is to use exactly what the manufacture recommends on any older car. Using 87 octane in an engine that requires 91 octane will cause pre-detonation (pinging) and will eventually cause engine damage on older vehicles. On newer vehicles where the manufacture says, premium fuel recommended you can use 87 octane fuel. The fuel management system will adjust for the lower octane fuel. You will have a slight loss of power but no other problems. On vehicles were the manufacture say's premium fuel required you must use premium or you will damage the engine over time.
