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what gas to pour for 00 civic ex with d16y8 engine?

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Default what gas to pour for 00 civic ex with d16y8 engine?

well i just got the car with no owners manual and is wondering whats the best gas for the engine?
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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get 100 octane race gas.LOL
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Default Re: what gas to pour for 00 civic ex with d16y8 engine?

87
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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87 will work fine.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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87
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Default Re: what gas to pour for 00 civic ex with d16y8 engine?

Regular 87, nothing to be gain from the other two higher grades.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Regular 87. thats what they use when they test the car for mpg
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Default Re: what gas to pour for 00 civic ex with d16y8 engine?

87 unless ur boosted then 93. its low compression u dont need high octane.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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alrightt thanks everyone
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Just don't use E85 ...
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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i always use 89 but 87 good if car is stock
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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whatever you want man.
is your car
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by thumper64
87 will work fine.
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