Premium for 2010-2011 RX350? (merged threads)
#241
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Precisely how I feel about it. If it makes a difference in performance/gas mileage I'll pay it but if not I'll use that $200 a year for something else.
#243
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Ask yourselves this. When you first drove the RX out of the dealer's lot. It has a full tank of gas right?
Do you think the dealer placed a premium or just the regular unleaded?
Hmmm..
Do you think the dealer placed a premium or just the regular unleaded?
Hmmm..
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Now, the 2002 Nissan Maxima, that's a different animal. Drove that car for four years and couldn't put anything less than midgrade in that car, or else you would definitely hear the pinging!!
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I use 87. Premium might give slightly better mileage but the price differential makes the lower octane more desireable. No harm will come to the engine since ignition timing is computer controled.
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Now, what exactly do you mean by " if something happens?"
there's no way no prove that you were using 87 vs 91 octane gasoline for x amount of time.
AND with the dealer trying to save money in every corner they can..
WHAT kind of gasoline do you think you have when you drove from the dealer's lot the first time?
( remember that FREE full tank of Gas?)
i'm willing to bet they have the regular unleaded ( 87)
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my dealer also said the same thing.
Now, what exactly do you mean by " if something happens?"
there's no way no prove that you were using 87 vs 91 octane gasoline for x amount of time.
AND with the dealer trying to save money in every corner they can..
WHAT kind of gasoline do you think you have when you drove from the dealer's lot the first time?
( remember that FREE full tank of Gas?)
i'm willing to bet they have the regular unleaded ( 87)
Now, what exactly do you mean by " if something happens?"
there's no way no prove that you were using 87 vs 91 octane gasoline for x amount of time.
AND with the dealer trying to save money in every corner they can..
WHAT kind of gasoline do you think you have when you drove from the dealer's lot the first time?
( remember that FREE full tank of Gas?)
i'm willing to bet they have the regular unleaded ( 87)
While you think dealers are trying to save every bit of money, they are trying their hardest to reach your pocket with their greedy hands. If by any chance, they can prove that you cause a damage because of not following the owner's manual instructions, you are pretty much guaranteed to be hit by a heavy pile of bills. I have seen cases that they blame on people using aftermarket air filter, light bulbs, brake pads and would not honour the warranty afterwards. We are all pretty sure those parts will probably never cause any damages to your vehicle but that's how they play the game.
I am gonna ask the service department again tomorrow when I go pick up my car and see if they can show me some written down info stating that it is ok to use regular grade gas on 2010/2011 RX models.
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I have a 450H bought it in 8/10, now it has 12,000 miles on it. I used 87 octane from the fourth week. The mechanics and the salesman told me the dealership puts it into their cars (loners etc). I have never had an issue or a peep out of the car. Its a choice, Coke or Pepsi.
#251
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bottomline is, do what you're comfortable with.
OR ask your lawyer to draft a piece of paper saying it's ok to use regular gasoline (87) and ask your Service department head to sign..
i'm pretty sure they will remember you by name every time you're there.
OR ask your lawyer to draft a piece of paper saying it's ok to use regular gasoline (87) and ask your Service department head to sign..
i'm pretty sure they will remember you by name every time you're there.
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Just got back from the dealership where I asked the 87 or 91 octane question for my 2011 RX 450h. They said if I wanted to that I could use 87, it would not damage the engine in any way, but it would loose 4 mpg. They said not to bother with 89 octane it's either 91 and above or not. So if you have a 2011 it's your choice.
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Just got back from the dealership where I asked the 87 or 91 octane question for my 2011 RX 450h. They said if I wanted to that I could use 87, it would not damage the engine in any way, but it would loose 4 mpg. They said not to bother with 89 octane it's either 91 and above or not. So if you have a 2011 it's your choice.
Does this mean that you can safely use it in your 2010-2011 Rx's, is your choice. They have not made any changes to the motor or the software apparently so I would think so. I look at this like the change to 10000K oil changes if you use the Toyota synthetic 0w-20 oil.