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Do you only use 93 Octane in your SC300?

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Old 04-04-09, 05:47 PM
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I use 91 (Premium). If there were gas stations with 93 or even 94 I'd definitely use some of that no matter what the price is. These cars respond really well to premium fuel. Its also recommended that you use premium fuel in the owners manual.
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would like to try 93 but only 91 here
Old 04-04-09, 06:25 PM
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4 months ago my dad put reg in my 96 sc300 and a week later my 02 sensors fryed
Old 04-04-09, 06:58 PM
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I put the 87 in the car when gas shot up to almost $4-$5 a gallon last summer and it greatly effed up my car.. .ran like crap.. Now I only us 93 Premium and I don't have any problems..
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i dont feel the difference between 87 and 91... ive put both in my car and have not noticed a thing.
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93 in my lawnmower, 98 in my Soarer.
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