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Old 06-21-2004 | 02:23 PM
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Type of gas to use

What type of gas are you using on your tsx??? 89, 91, 93

I was told to use 93. Anyone have an input / opinion on this???
Old 06-21-2004 | 02:28 PM
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http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...ghlight=Octane

This will answer all your questions.
Old 06-21-2004 | 02:36 PM
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Thank you for the links....

to sum it up, 91 or higher will suffice!!
Old 06-21-2004 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...ghlight=Octane

This will answer all your questions.
And if that doesn't, this will: http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/search.php?
Old 06-21-2004 | 06:21 PM
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Or if you're too lazy to read those:

Use 91 or higher no matter what. If you use lower octane fuel you will run the risk of not only a knock, but also the fouling of your plugs and clogging of your injectors. Your fuel economy will also take a hit, as the car is intended to have a certain level of octane for its combustion. We had a customer in not too long ago that tested it and was burned. He had top not only flush the fuel system, but also had to replace his plugs. One did it just once and got lucky enough that he only had to run new fuel through the system. Don't take your chances just because you think you're saving a couple cents per gallon. Losing fuel economy and running the risk of damaging internals will cost you more each time.
Old 06-21-2004 | 07:42 PM
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yeah, I think I'll definitely rotate between 91 and 93. Thanks KB for that info!!!
Old 06-21-2004 | 08:30 PM
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Locking this thread, as your question have been answered. Also, don't hesitate to you use the search link that jlukja has provided if you have any related questions (there is a lot of good info related to this topic on this site-feel free to look around).
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