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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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what do you use and why?
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondafrk505 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what do you use and why? </TD></TR></TABLE>

regular because thats what the manual says jesus christ.... search please!!
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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i use diesel
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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premium, if you think about it full tank only cost like 2$ more
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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well when you think about it the base model can take 87 and the type s takes 91. so i do what the manual recomends. even if it was the base model i still would put 91. Shell gas is the best in my opinion.

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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use premium. its best for the motor and optimal for performance. always go by wut the manual says or higher never lower.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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i use sheLL too.....they come with more detergent which help keep stuff Like intake vaLves cLean, and reduces buiLd of carbon deposits
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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SHEETZ 93 FTW!
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMITRTuner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well when you think about it the base model can take 87 and the type s takes 91. so i do what the manual recomends. even if it was the base model i still would put 91. Shell gas is the best in my opinion.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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I use 91 octane with a little octane booster or fuel cleaner with the mixture. I always do this when I put gas on the car. Never put anything lower than what the manual says or you will be asking for it.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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Premium
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MITeggy17 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Premium </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Well i just wanted opinions because some people here in NM use regular on their Type S. So I'm just wondering. I too use premium.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Cam-2 for the win
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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Premium or nothing. It has to do with the compression ratio. It is so high to get the top end horse power that it needs the extra octane to prevent premature combustion and and have a good clean combustion cycle. It also does have more additives that help clean it but that depends on where you get it. As long as it isn't a run down place that isn't even name brand you should be good, just be smart about it.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Premium, i hate spending extra but manual even says it.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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V-power
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Lately I've been using regular 87 octane in my EP. Runs fine, and probably burns more completely than higher octanes.

BTW -- I'm old enough that "regular", to me, still means "leaded" gasoline.. lol
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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barrack, the ep3 came with the k20a3 and afaik, it only requires 87 octane because its a 10:1 compression engine instead of a 11:1. im sure the timings are higher as well. im not sure though.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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do i use sandpaper or vasaline to stroke my dick? hmmmmm
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MITeggy17 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Premium </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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Barracks Si: Maybe you can use 87 octane driving around 8th & Eye, but when I'm going up that 1/2 mile hill heading toward the rifle ranges at the second Quantico exit I can just faintly hear the subtle rattle of detonation at 3k in 5th gear. 91 octane eliminates it entirely. Semper fi.
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Who would use regular in a Type-S
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MITeggy17 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Who would use regular in a Type-S </TD></TR></TABLE>
people who want to save 2 dollars.
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondafrk505 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well i just wanted opinions because some people here in NM use regular on their Type S. So I'm just wondering. I too use premium.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Who ever uses regular for their type-S.. they are complete dumbass... They don't deserve to drive the car...
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