Unleaded or premium - Page 2

jaswild · 02-19-2013, 08:03 AM

Thank you for posting those articles genuity

pinoybmr3 · 02-19-2013, 01:46 PM

the only time my car had regular gas was the hurricane time when we are running out of gas, my car felt like don't want to run, other than that, its all 93 octane since i bought it in 2003.

kaboo0m · 02-19-2013, 01:57 PM

you're fine. our engines have knock sensor that will retard the timing when using lower octane rating

Krystian_E46 · 02-20-2013, 11:52 AM

When gas was less expensive I used 93, In my 330ci I have used only 87 and car runs the same as if I used 89 or 93 yeah I kno it's not recommend but when gas is almost 5$ for premium yeah forget about that. On the other hand I only use 93 in my boosted ZHP, and also used 93 in my M3. To me it's just a preference or if you could afford it.

02-19-2013, 01:46 PM	#22
pinoybmr3 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Riverstone Posts: 3,832 My Ride: low and slow View My Garage	the only time my car had regular gas was the hurricane time when we are running out of gas, my car felt like don't want to run, other than that, its all 93 octane since i bought it in 2003. __________________ Mods: Vmr VB3 staggered wheels, H&R sport cup kit, P46 with Orion V2 with Canbus xenon, Magnaflow exhaust, Aluminum pedals. Roque RSM, Interior xenon lights, Oem alarms, M3 steering wheel, carbon fiber wrap interior, K&N intake, Mtec II bumper, Kenwood with Pandora and 2x12's sub and amp, RCR tails, OEM clear sides and front, black kidneys and roof spoiler.

02-20-2013, 11:52 AM	#24
Krystian_E46 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chi-Town, IL Posts: 3,718 My Ride: AA2.5 ZHP, S54 Sedan View My Garage	When gas was less expensive I used 93, In my 330ci I have used only 87 and car runs the same as if I used 89 or 93 yeah I kno it's not recommend but when gas is almost 5$ for premium yeah forget about that. On the other hand I only use 93 in my boosted ZHP, and also used 93 in my M3. To me it's just a preference or if you could afford it. __________________ - Krystian http://www.facebook.com/kgawlak Owner of many E46's :) [Currently own 2005 AA 2.5 Kit ZHP, S54 Sedan, 01 330ci and 1 Coupe 1 Sedan 1 E46 M3 parts cars] Summer toy : 2009 Yamaha R6 Raven "Currently Lamborghini Balloon White" It is For Sale ! Like us at : Fluid Motorunion

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02-19-2013, 08:03 AM	#21
jaswild Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 18 My Ride: 2005 BMW 325i View My Garage	Thank you for posting those articles genuity

02-19-2013, 01:57 PM	#23
kaboo0m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo/Fremont Posts: 447 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	you're fine. our engines have knock sensor that will retard the timing when using lower octane rating