Originally Posted by Rockville

so don't make assumptions based on past experience. Other Toyota/Lexus engines in the past were very tolerant of fuel selection. The GS300/IS250/IS350 are a new breed of cat. They require fancy feast not meow mix.....

Rock

Originally Posted by tqlla3k

Did you know, that if there is only one handle per pump, then you will get about 1 gallon of whatever was previously pumped.

That sucks! So if you pull up to a pump where someone last used 87, you will get 1 gal of 87. When you leave, whomever drives up next will get 1 gal of 93.

Originally Posted by ES3

Are you for REAL!!!!??? This is rediculous... they don't charge us 87 octate prices for that first gallon, can this be substantiated?


BTW, regarding the 87 vs. premium debate. I think people who don't buy name brand at the grocery, to save money (myself included) often feel they can apply the same outlook to gasoline--in regards to octate. I used to do this but this being my first new car I am willing to spend the extra few bucks a tank for both performance and added reliability!

Originally Posted by NINEZeRO

I was at the gas station earlier and the guy accidentaly chose the cheapest (89) instead of the best (93). Fortunately the pump stopped after just $0.11 worth of cheap gas went into my tank. Does anybody know if this will affect my car (engine, hp, etc)? If this amount is too little, what would happen to the car if half tank or more was filled up with cheap gasoline? Thanks

Originally Posted by eg6turbo

this is not true at least here....there is system that vacuums the gas back into the tank after the selected grade is used....most people think that the gas just stays in the hose but it doesnt...the tank below the surface is hooked up to several pumps...these pumps have two hoses connected to them at the actual pump....one to deliver the fuel and the other to collect the fumes the gasoline is letting off so they dont lose money...that whole thing is a myth

Originally Posted by shaolin

dude, you guys have 93 over there

Originally Posted by Bichon

In both New Jersey and Oregon, it is illegal to pump your own gas. It's a stupid outdated law that should have been repealed years ago, but some powerful disability groups have successfully lobbied to keep it in place.

Believe me, it's nothing like the old days when a friendly attendent would clean your windshield and offer to check the oil. More typically, a surly immigrant who barely speaks English pumps it. They are usually pretty careless about removing the nozzle and frequently drip gas on the side of your car.

Originally Posted by Aclarke

Exactly why I get out and grab it from the guy and do it myself... sure he looks at me weird, but at least I know my car is in my hands and no one elses... First time I filled my tank the attendant let it drip like 3 or 4 times and just stared blankly.... well... that was all I needed to see for me to get out of the car from now on...

Is it really illegal?

Originally Posted by mtnduc

DO NOT PUT RACE GAS IN YOUR CAR !!!!
Unless you want to buy new catalytic convertors.
I wouldn't use a 105+ & 87 octane cocktail either.

Originally Posted by heffergm

High octane has nothing to do with killing cats... high lead content does (which is often found in race fuel).

Originally Posted by mtnduc

Yes sir....you are correct!
One of the earlier posts mentioned a high octane cocktail and I was just cautioning against that process.
I run 105 or 110 in my bikes mainly because I love the smell.

Originally Posted by Aclarke

let it drip like 3 or 4 times