Altitude and Octane... plus a random question
#1
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Altitude and Octane... plus a random question
So, forgive me if this has been discussed... I did do a search and didn't come up with an answer to my question....
However, a friend and I were talking about what type of fuel we put into our cars and when I told him I put in premium 91 octane gas into my TSX, he told me that because we live at higher altitudes, it's okay to put in mid-grade... I want to say it's 87 octane here. When I search through the forums, I found a lot about the ranges of octane ratings for regular, mid-grade and premium due to altitude, but nothing on this particular query. Can anyone prove his point?
I also had another question... a bit off-topic... But I've heard this weird puttering sound when I start my car. For some reason, it seems to be coming from the left side when I'm seated. I always hear it from that part of the car. Although I haven't heard it for a while... does anyone have any idea what it may be? I have a 6sp 2006 TSX if that matters~
Much thanks for any info!
However, a friend and I were talking about what type of fuel we put into our cars and when I told him I put in premium 91 octane gas into my TSX, he told me that because we live at higher altitudes, it's okay to put in mid-grade... I want to say it's 87 octane here. When I search through the forums, I found a lot about the ranges of octane ratings for regular, mid-grade and premium due to altitude, but nothing on this particular query. Can anyone prove his point?
I also had another question... a bit off-topic... But I've heard this weird puttering sound when I start my car. For some reason, it seems to be coming from the left side when I'm seated. I always hear it from that part of the car. Although I haven't heard it for a while... does anyone have any idea what it may be? I have a 6sp 2006 TSX if that matters~
Much thanks for any info!
#2
the higher octane is to prevent knocking, i dont think altitude will have much effect on the compression ratio. Some people use mid-grade which is 89. Ive only used premium so far for the summer.
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Hm... Maybe I'll scour the internet to find some factual backing. I just want to prove him wrong
Thanks everyone for the info, suggestions, comments, etc...
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#6
You still should put premium in your car. Your local high altitude gas station sells a premium with an octane rating 1-2 points lower that at sea level. So they have done the adjustment for you.
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