As gas prices rise, will you deviate from Premium?
#91
Lexus Champion
If that is the case, we don't need a government, do we?
#92
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#93
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Ignorance does not have color. We're in 21st century in transition to alternative energy vehicles. I often wonder some people skipped chemistry, physics classes in school. One step further thermo dynamics, fluid dynamics, electro-magnetism, etc,etc. Now car looks more electronic than mechanical..
#94
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As for the parts content. Take a look at the window sticker of a new Land Cruiser in the United States. (Not sure where you are located?). I was astonished to noticed that it was 5% US sourced. I do have a website link I can send you later but I am on my way to a concert right now.
We we have a LX450. Used to have a 470. Our manual says regular for the LX. My 4Runner states regular required but for optimal performance use premium. When we had a 470, it was premium fuel only.
What LX do you drive? Or do you have a Land Cruiser?
We we have a LX450. Used to have a 470. Our manual says regular for the LX. My 4Runner states regular required but for optimal performance use premium. When we had a 470, it was premium fuel only.
What LX do you drive? Or do you have a Land Cruiser?
#95
Lexus Fanatic
Here is the parts content from the NHTSA, as you will see, 5% of the LC200 parts is US/Can sourced.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.do...rcent_year.pdf
#96
Lexus Fanatic
Most LX owner on this forum are probably not making a living using LX as a work truck hauling or carrying heavy load. When engine is working hard concern for ping is real with regular gas.(ECU can't retard timing indefinitely)
Any how if one wishes to keep the car and want it run in tip top shape I'd think premium gas is better choice than regular gas to be on the safe side. Cleaner engine and no worrying about ping.( Some drivers may not even know when the engine is pinging)
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Any how if one wishes to keep the car and want it run in tip top shape I'd think premium gas is better choice than regular gas to be on the safe side. Cleaner engine and no worrying about ping.( Some drivers may not even know when the engine is pinging)
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Last edited by Toys4RJill; 07-14-18 at 06:47 AM.
#97
Pole Position
You are correct. If there was engine pinging, the owner of the LX570 would/may have no idea. Knock sensors wear out as well I thing. It is a very interesting argument of how the LC200 does not require premium but the LX does. Another interesting thing would be why does the LC200 5.7/LX570 in world markets outside of the US make 362HP on premium fuel with e slightly different engine tune?
Lower hp numbers in non-North American trucks is simply because of octane differences in other markets as an earlier post here indicates.
#98
Lexus Fanatic
How could octane be lower in different parts of the world be the factor ? The 5.7 is rated for 91 in all applications outside of the US. 87 is not a typical gas option outside the Americas. Also, the torque peak is tuned 400 rpm lower in non US 5.7 models. 3200 vs 3600 for USA
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 07-14-18 at 09:32 AM.
#99
Lexus Champion
How could octane be lower in different parts of the world be the factor ? The 5.7 is rated for 91 in all applications outside of the US. 87 is not a typical gas option outside the Americas. Also, the torque peak is tuned 400 rpm lower in non US 5.7 models. 3200 vs 3600 for USA
timing at faster rate to gain max torque early. Now this things are all under electronics control.
#100
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How could octane be lower in different parts of the world be the factor ? The 5.7 is rated for 91 in all applications outside of the US. 87 is not a typical gas option outside the Americas. Also, the torque peak is tuned 400 rpm lower in non US 5.7 models. 3200 vs 3600 for USA
And I'll add...what kind of fuel MBZ recommends, suggests, or requires may be interesting, but I'd opine it's completely irrelevant to the discussion here. MBZ's are not (hardly) designed for a 15 year 250K life cycle...not in the slightest.
Last edited by hankinid; 07-14-18 at 10:42 AM.
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