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Old 02-14-22, 10:20 AM
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just wondering if anyone has been using unleaded 88 gas?
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All I’ve ever used is 87/88 octane in regular unleaded and haven’t had any issues.
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Originally Posted by STLLEXUS
just wondering if anyone has been using unleaded 88 gas?
Where in IL are you finding 88 octane?

Edit: I looked it up and see that it's actually E15 gas. On my old 2013, the most ethanol allowed was 10%. I see that it was changed at some point, and 15% is now allowed, but no higher. That said, I wouldn't make a habit of using it. You will see decreased fuel economy and is too close to the limit of what Toyota/Lexus says you can use.

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Just filled up at Costco and I looked for 88. All they have is 87 and 93...
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Just filled up at Costco and I looked for 88. All they have is 87 and 93...
Yeah, I had to look it up. I've never seen it.
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It has just started in our area. I was just thinking we may see it a lot more because of rising oil prices.
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[QUOTE=Mike728;11229010]Where in IL are you finding 88 octane?

Edit: I looked it up and see that it's actually E15 gas. On my old 2013, the most ethanol allowed was 10%. I see that it was changed at some point, and 15% is now allowed, but no higher. That said, I wouldn't make a habit of using it. You will see decreased fuel economy and is too close to the limit of what Toyota/Lexus says you can use. In Marion IL.
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