dantsx

Just checking to see if people are actually following the instructions, or if Acura is just asking something unnececsary.

fatcat

You should add an option for 93.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

I figure that it's cheaper here in NoVA that it was out in LA, so there's no reason for me not to use premium. And since I've changed jobs, I don't really drive that much, so my fuel expenses should drop significantly.

dantsx

hmm.. I've never seen 93.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Actually, it just just say Regular, Mid-Grade, Premium to make it easier.

dabuda

i use 91 octane

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

You don't get 93 in LA.

dantsx

Also, anyone who uses 87 or 89 sound off...
I am wondering if it actually does damage to the engine. Sometimes if you put lower octane fuel in a certain engine you start hearing popping sounds.

dantsx

Do they have 4 choices on the east coast?

tsxhondatuner

always put 91 but for $2.69/gallon it was hurting!

SonTon2003

93 is available here in Ohio.

iamhomin

I use 93, because 91 isn't available in the East.

Maxim Fx

I use 94 here in Canada.

Nd4Spd

I've been using midgrade since I got the car, with an occasional tank of Premium. I've had no problems with the midgrade. I do however notice that the car seems to be more responsive when I put in Premium (maybe that's just my imagination) The Acura dealer I got it from says they don't use premium in their vehicles either

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

No. Some places carry 93, others carry 91. Never both.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

I find that hard to believe since all Acura vehicles, with the exception of the base RSX, have premium recommended due to the high compressions. If the dealer is doing that, then this should be brought to the attention of Acura.

Viking

Sunoco offers 87, 89, 93, and 94 octane.

TSXforme

I use 94

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Hmm...maybe it's a NY thing?

NeoChaser

never tired 94
does it feel any diff?

fatcat

I've seen gas stations carry four grades - 87,89,91, and 93. Can't prove it, but maybe I'll take a picture next time.

dabuda

is it a sunoco thing?

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Again, must be a NY thing. I've never seen that in any of the other states I've been in.

MikesRSX

In my RSX S I usually put 91 but with the high prices I occassionaly put 87. I don't really notice a difference. My dealer also told me they put 87 in there cars.

Dan Martin

New option added...

TSXforme

I should have said that I fill up at 94 when prices are around 70 cents a liter. Most of the times is 91. Can you feel a difference? Nope.

Viking

Dabuda got it right, I've only seen Sunoco offer the 4 different octanes.

dantsx

Thanks!

fatcat

http://www.sunocoinc.com/market/gasolinef.htm

wickedlysane

georgia and alabama both have 93, not 91. my car has always gotten 93, so it really sucked when i was filling up every 5 days. when i was working a contract in b'ham, i was driving 600+ miles a week back and forth from atlanta. that was quite a toll on my pocket!!



a girl with an acura who's actually glad to not be driving so much

Viking

Honestly no, my wallet feels lighter though. I usually use 93.

Nd4Spd

Most car dealerships don't have premium gas at their pumps. This is pretty commonplace

iamhomin

NJ also has 94 octane from Sunoco.

iamhomin, whose friend with a Supra uses only 94 octane.

dom

Holy X 451,1245,457,125,458,452,123,457,824,459,124,425

fatcat

lock it then

dom

No biggie, its been at least a month since our last one.

fatcat

joerockt

Wow, there are at least 2 ppl that use < 91???

dantsx

To the person who uses 87 (or even anyone using 89) does your engine make popping noises?
Is there any word on if this is bad for the engine?

Tsx536

I use 91...but ouch itz hurtz the pocket book! 2.50-2.70 per gallon. I'm coming from a 97 Honda Civic that I didn't care what grade I put in, so you can imagine how much of a difference in cost it is.

The Tsx is worth it though!