how bad is regular gas?(87 or 89) on the car
11-01-2012, 04:07 PM
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2012 GLK 350 P1 COMAND LIGHTING AMG... , 2011 maxima
how bad is regular gas?(87 or 89) on the car
need some help I might have no choice in the next few hours .. anyone know ? thanks in advance
11-01-2012, 04:46 PM
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From memory, manual says if you have to, add just a little to get to somewhere with premium, then refill. Once added, keep RPM's below 3000 (IIRC) and no hard acceleration or towing.
Sure you are not the first though...
Sure you are not the first though...
11-01-2012, 04:49 PM
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Oh.. See you are in New York. Now I understand. Hope Sandy was kind to you. Have some family that got walloped in Jersey.
Get what you can for gas, and just drive easy. At this point the fact that you can actually find a station with power and fuel to sell is good enough.
Get what you can for gas, and just drive easy. At this point the fact that you can actually find a station with power and fuel to sell is good enough.
11-01-2012, 04:50 PM
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thank you!! NYC is a mad house I have 5 gal of regular for my lawn mower and about a half of tank in the glk. I might just add it now .. thanks
11-01-2012, 06:37 PM
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According to the 2012 GLK Operator's Manual (http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...-GLK-Class.pdf):
"! To ensure the longevity and full performance of the engine, only premiumgrade unleaded gasoline may be used. If there is no premium-grade unleaded gasoline available and regular-grade unleaded gasoline may be used; please observe the following precautions:
In line with digiturbo's memory.
I've seen the pictures from the fire in Queens - awful!
"! To ensure the longevity and full performance of the engine, only premiumgrade unleaded gasoline may be used. If there is no premium-grade unleaded gasoline available and regular-grade unleaded gasoline may be used; please observe the following precautions:
● only fill the fuel tank to half full with regular-grade unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with premium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.
● do not drive at the maximum speed.
● avoid sudden acceleration.
● if the vehicle is carrying a light load, e.g. two passengers without luggage, do not allow the engine to rev above 3,000 rpm.
● if the vehicle is fully loaded or is being operated in mountainous terrain, do not depress the accelerator pedal further than 2/3 of the pedal travel."
In line with digiturbo's memory.
I've seen the pictures from the fire in Queens - awful!
11-01-2012, 09:25 PM
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My daughter has twice filled it with regular and I've not noticed anything. It was not less than 1/4 full each time she did and I put premium in it when I got it back.
Question about this: What is the compression ratio of the engine that requires 91-93 octane fuel? Last car I had like that was a '69 Pontiac GTO with 10.75 cr.
Question about this: What is the compression ratio of the engine that requires 91-93 octane fuel? Last car I had like that was a '69 Pontiac GTO with 10.75 cr.
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11-01-2012, 10:00 PM
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thanks guys ...yea queens is a mess luckly where I am in queens is nothing compared to other areas .. had no power for a few days but I'm not complaining .. at this point in queens I don't think I'm gonna find ANY gas. wonder if water will work ? lol
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11-02-2012, 08:22 PM
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Why not just pick up a few bottles of octane booster from your local auto parts store and simply pour some in the gas tank when you are forced to fill up with 87 or 89?
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11-02-2012, 09:15 PM
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I wouldn't do that. I believe that booster stuff is just the old tetra-ethyl lead that used to be in gasoline. It would be cheaper to do that on a regular basis if it was OK than paying for a tank of 93.
11-02-2012, 09:38 PM
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I thought of that today. apparently so did everyone else lol.. I waited 2 hours for 20$ of 89 gas. 20 dollars per person.. my wife's car is full and I'm at 3/4 so were good thank god!!
11-03-2012, 01:28 AM
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premium versus regular
11-03-2012, 09:21 AM
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Yes, I watched that last eves as well.... but it's really only talking about whether a car designed to run on regular, will run better with premium! As I pay Canadian Premium prices as well (.10>.14/litre) I was hoping to hear anything about engines designed to run on premium, and what/if any effects would happen running reg in a GLK. Unfortunately, that wasn't the 'gist' of the show, rather, the reverse. I have read many viewpoints on this but have not received a comforting response. Here's a 'lively' debate on that question...
https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class-x204/389883-premium-gas-my-new-glk.html
And before any of the boys with deep pockets come on to say.. "I'm cheap" Please... most USA pumps change .10 /GALLON (maybe $3>4 fill-up) but here in Canada $10>13/ fill-up does add up.
Oh, yes, I also have heard the saying "Premium car...premium fuel!"
My previous car was a Murano SE, ran it on reg even though premium designed engine. No ill effects at 170K kms, no better/worse gas MILEAGE... knock sensor would back off timing with cheap gas to compensate, but the car still saw approx same mileage!
The biggest problem I have with Premium fuel is the Oil companies.... just last week... reg gas was down to $1.13/litre.... premium, a whopping $1.29/litre...! Yep.... $0.17 more a litre??? To our American friends, that would be $0.70 per gallon... not exactly 'chump' change!
https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class-x204/389883-premium-gas-my-new-glk.html
And before any of the boys with deep pockets come on to say.. "I'm cheap" Please... most USA pumps change .10 /GALLON (maybe $3>4 fill-up) but here in Canada $10>13/ fill-up does add up.
Oh, yes, I also have heard the saying "Premium car...premium fuel!"
My previous car was a Murano SE, ran it on reg even though premium designed engine. No ill effects at 170K kms, no better/worse gas MILEAGE... knock sensor would back off timing with cheap gas to compensate, but the car still saw approx same mileage!
The biggest problem I have with Premium fuel is the Oil companies.... just last week... reg gas was down to $1.13/litre.... premium, a whopping $1.29/litre...! Yep.... $0.17 more a litre??? To our American friends, that would be $0.70 per gallon... not exactly 'chump' change!
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