Which gas I should use

coffee · 01-26-2010, 01:31 AM

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!

shipill · 01-26-2010, 01:34 AM

you should use 91

OwnAge · 01-26-2010, 01:39 AM

87 ftw

NOT!!!!

coffee · 01-26-2010, 01:50 AM

what is "ftw"mean? CanI use 87 or not?

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

87 ftw

NOT!!!!

Dlu69 · 01-26-2010, 01:54 AM

Open your gas tank cover and read what it says.

johnsonz1122 · 01-26-2010, 02:09 AM

87 ftf lol

bunnn · 01-26-2010, 02:24 AM

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

Tonybest · 01-26-2010, 09:45 AM

Use 91.. or in the states 93 (once in a while)

CdnE90 · 01-26-2010, 09:49 AM

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.

SGxi · 01-26-2010, 09:50 AM

Premium unleaded...

Unless you lease, but then BMW will come get you if they found you the car was not properly maintained...

2kaccordocoupe · 01-26-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CdnE90

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.

+1

Evolution_GT · 01-26-2010, 10:33 AM

You should use sugar... makes your engine "hyperactive"

bobblehead · 01-26-2010, 10:49 AM

Jet fuel ... you are driving the ultimate machine.

icandie · 01-26-2010, 10:53 AM

I always try to use Shell 91 b/c it has no ethanol.
and ftw = "for the win"

zuluZero · 01-26-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by icandie

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.

Oulixes · 01-26-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffee

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.

Steven L · 01-26-2010, 11:49 AM

you should use Sunoco Ultra 94

BimmerDom · 01-26-2010, 12:30 PM

PetroCan 91 does not contain ethanol either

farbmw · 01-26-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven L

you should use Sunoco Ultra 94

+1 The best!

ac1208 · 01-26-2010, 04:40 PM

sunoco 94 / shell 91 v-power

OwnAge · 01-26-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnn

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...

Agree

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Originally Posted by Steven L

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

Andy M · 01-26-2010, 06:35 PM

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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bunnn Colonel 96 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	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 __________________ Cheers Ben
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Tonybest Enrollment Officer 117 Rep 5,014 Posts Drives: 997.2 Porsche C4S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc. iTrader: (2)	Use 91.. or in the states 93 (once in a while)
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CdnE90 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 07 335i, 11 X3 x35 (on order) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	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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SGxi Major General 169 Rep 6,804 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Premium unleaded... Unless you lease, but then BMW will come get you if they found you the car was not properly maintained... __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
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Evolution_GT Captain 91 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 08A22E93N52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	You should use sugar... makes your engine "hyperactive" __________________
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icandie Lieutenant 39 Rep 481 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (2)	I always try to use Shell 91 b/c it has no ethanol. and ftw = "for the win" __________________ 08 E92 Black Sapphire 328i / Cream Beige / 6MT / Sport / L7 / OEM Aero Lip / OEM M3 Rear Spoiler / OEM Matte Black Grills / Smoked Reflectors / MTEC H8 Super White Fogs / LUX H8 / H&R Sport / Breyton Race GTS cream on the inside, clean on the outside ... i love my bmw
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Steven L Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: BMW 09 335XI and 08 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	you should use Sunoco Ultra 94
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BimmerDom Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 xDrive 30i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 30i [0.00] 2016 BMW 340i X-Drive [0.00]	PetroCan 91 does not contain ethanol either __________________ New Rides: BMW X3 30i & Telsa Model 3 PLR RWD Sold:2016 BMW 340i xDrive 2008 BMW 335i Sport/Premium 6MT/JB3
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ac1208 Captain 18 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	sunoco 94 / shell 91 v-power
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Andy M 79 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	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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