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      01-26-2010, 01:31 AM   #1
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Which gas I should use

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I just got a 2010 328xi. Which gas I should use for my car? 87? 91? or??I heard that BMW can use any type of gas because there is a converter build in the engine. Can I use 87? Thanks a lot!
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you should use 91
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"ftw"

what is "ftw"mean? CanI use 87 or not?
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Open your gas tank cover and read what it says.
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87 ftf lol
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A lot of people will tell you yes..you can use it..but BMW recommends 91
The better question is ..why? I mean it saves you a few bucks every time you fill up...if you're on that tight of a budget, it should have been factored when purchasing your car...
if you do decide to use 87 though, don't be surprised that your car will experience a loss in power because your car is working hard to compensate for the difference in octane
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Use 91.. or in the states 93 (once in a while)
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Shell 91 if you are in Ontario. It's the ONLY brand that states there is no ethanol in their 91 octane gasoline. Ethanol = Bad.
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Shell 91 if you are in Ontario. It's the ONLY brand that states there is no ethanol in their 91 octane gasoline. Ethanol = Bad.
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You should use sugar... makes your engine "hyperactive"
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Jet fuel ... you are driving the ultimate machine.
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I always try to use Shell 91 b/c it has no ethanol.
and ftw = "for the win"
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I always try to use Shell 91 b/c it has no ethanol.
and ftw = "for the win"
You know, I explained the same thing to my wife just yesterday....then she asked me what the hell "for the win" means. I almost suggested that she learn what "search" means, but then thought better of it ....

Sometimes "new member" should be taken very, very literally.
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Hi Guys

I just got a 2010 328xi. Which gas I should use for my car? 87? 91? or??I heard that BMW can use any type of gas because there is a converter build in the engine. Can I use 87? Thanks a lot!
There is no converter in your car, but as any modern engine, N52 has an engine knock detector, which is used to adjust timing so that the engine can tolerate 87 octane fuel when there is nothing else available. Recommended fuel grade is displayed on a tag in the fuelling bay, it will remind you to use 91 octane. Many people me included use Shell 91 octane, since it is said to contain no ethyl alcohol.
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you should use Sunoco Ultra 94
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      01-26-2010, 12:30 PM   #18
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you should use Sunoco Ultra 94
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sunoco 94 / shell 91 v-power
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A lot of people will tell you yes..you can use it..but BMW recommends 91
The better question is ..why? I mean it saves you a few bucks every time you fill up...if you're on that tight of a budget, it should have been factored when purchasing your car...
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you should use Sunoco Ultra 94
I've always put 91 on perto canada. I forgot that sunoco has 94. hmm, wonder how big of a difference it will make if i'll pump 94 from now on
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Shell 91 V-Power.

I contacted Shell and V-Power does not have ethanol (see this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344509). It's not just about octane rating (i.e. 94 vs 91) but rather how "clean" the gas is as well. If 94 has ethanol and 91 doesn't, I'd go for 91. If 94 and 91 don't have ethanol but 94 is offered at a gas station that's not too busy, I'd still go with 91 (you don't know how old that 91 is or whether it's been sitting in the tank for a long time).
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