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Just got my new 05 BBP 5AT Navi. I read the manual but wonder what this brain trust has to say about best octane to feed my 270 ponies. And if somebody did decide to run 87 octane -- I won't -- wouldn't computer adjust accordingly? Thanks
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i run, 93...94 in NJ...NY sux we cant get sunoco 94 oct..i look at it this way...you save 5 cents/Gal,...you punp 10 gals, thats 50 cents...whoopie....i rather spend the extra buck n get premium
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Use the Acura Recommended Premium 91 Octane or better
Originally Posted by trialsman
Just got my new 05 BBP 5AT Navi. I read the manual but wonder what this brain trust has to say about best octane to feed my 270 ponies. And if somebody did decide to run 87 octane -- I won't -- wouldn't computer adjust accordingly? Thanks
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On 04-05 TL, since the engine compression is so high at 11.0 to 1 compression. Therefore u have to used Premium gas on ur vehicle or the engine will start to ping. Pinging is not really a thing for the drivetrain and specially a $30k+ Vehicle.
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Originally Posted by trialsman
Just got my new 05 BBP 5AT Navi. I read the manual but wonder what this brain trust has to say about best octane to feed my 270 ponies. And if somebody did decide to run 87 octane -- I won't -- wouldn't computer adjust accordingly? Thanks
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You will get lots of answers. This has been asked on the Honda Pilot and MDX sites and studied by some of the members. Of course their engines are all lower HP and compression than the TL.
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Good Lord, this has been beat to death so many times.
Believe me, friend, this is not intended to be a flame or putdown of any kind, but quite simply, it boils down to this. If the manufacturer recommends the use of premium fuel, he doesn't mean non-premium. Yes, I know that the owner's manual also says that reduced octane fuels can be used, but they should be avoided. Use the manufacturer's primary choice in fuel requirements and you'll do just fine.
Besides, look at it this way. One those occasions when you would like to have a little extra response, you'll have it. To me, every time I open the throttle, I feel the results of my and my engine's efforts.
Believe me, friend, this is not intended to be a flame or putdown of any kind, but quite simply, it boils down to this. If the manufacturer recommends the use of premium fuel, he doesn't mean non-premium. Yes, I know that the owner's manual also says that reduced octane fuels can be used, but they should be avoided. Use the manufacturer's primary choice in fuel requirements and you'll do just fine.
Besides, look at it this way. One those occasions when you would like to have a little extra response, you'll have it. To me, every time I open the throttle, I feel the results of my and my engine's efforts.
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I swore I was never going to write this again, but here goes. If you put in 87 octane, and get in a situation where you need all of your power, or just want to feel the rush, the rev limiter will cut you off at 4,000 rpm and you won't go any faster until you shift gears, and then it will happen all over again.
If you never go over 3,000 rpm you won't have to worry, but then, why did you buy a TL?
If you never go over 3,000 rpm you won't have to worry, but then, why did you buy a TL?
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