what kind of fuel you use?

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  1. jahnplay New Member

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    i was using unleaded the 83 octane and my friends started saying i need to put 93 in there. but it says don't use higher octane in the user manual. So guys what do you put in your Mustang. i got a 2006 Mustang GT
  2. 02nightmaregt To hell with your Mustang, I want to see your HOG!

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    use what the manual says, unless you have a 93 octane tune
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    ive always been skeptical about this as well, should i jus use the 87 octane then?
  4. PULMEOVR I need a bigger E-Penis.

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    I don't even think anyone sells 83 octane? Anyways, use what the manual calls for unless you have changed the timing/tune, or have some pretty heavy mods.

    I use 87.
  5. deftsound Please ask me how much my supercharger cost

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    There is absolutely no point in using anything over 87 octane unless your car is tuned to take advantage of the extra octane or if you increase the timing...

    I use nothing but shell 93 in my car...
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    enough said, ill jus start using 87 then.
  7. mustang50v8 New Member

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    where do you find 83? the lowest they have around me is 87. the pumps in the chicagoland are all 87, 89, and 93. and there are a few gas stations that sell race gas too.
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    93 chevron with techron. The only fuel that goes in my cars.
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    I believe the 83 was a typo guys :rolleyes:
    I only use 93 but my cars are tuned for it out of the factory :shrug:
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    Same with Texaco with techron, I seem to make the most power out of it. my car HATES BP.

    in order
    Chevron/Texaco
    Shell Vpower
    Exxon/Mobil
    I don't even want to put BP on here
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    Shell 92. I needs it.
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    91 is the highest you can buy here, thats what i use and am tuned for
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    Since the car in question is a 2006, the thread has moved to S197 Talk
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    If the car doesn't have a tune than it's pointless and you're wasting your money by using anything other than 87 octane. The only reason why you should ever use a higher octane is if you can audibly hear knocking. If you're going to get a tune, than spend the money on 93 octane. When tuned for 93 octane will provide more power and even better gas mileage.
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    Custom tuned for 93 Chevron:nice:
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    I forgot, I use BP.
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    :fuss:
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    I use 93 octane on an 87 race tune because I had some pinging issues with 93 octane tunes so I'm playing it safe now.
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    Don't worry dude, you can still play......you just have to venture out of the 4.6L section now in order to do so. :D
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    I use only 91 w/ babamchips race tune...Damn california and there NO 93 or higher rules ! BASTARDS !!!

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