View Poll Results: Since gas is going up again.....what grade gas do you put in your C?
Always use regular unleaded
2
2.60%
Always use PLUS unleaded
1
1.30%
Always use PREMIUM unleaded
73
94.81%
Random...different grades at different times
1
1.30%
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what kinda gas do you put in your C?
03-15-2002, 08:09 AM
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what kinda gas do you put in your C?
My salesman told me regular unleaded is perfectly fine to use in the C320. I'm scared to do that and use Unleaded PLUS only.
Anyone tried to run regular ???
Anyone tried to run regular ???
03-15-2002, 08:31 AM
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i use recommended octane - 91. but since i can't get 91 here, i am forced to use 93. i am going to have the fuel settings changed to reflect this.
i would not use 89 or 87 octane.
i would not use 89 or 87 octane.
03-15-2002, 09:01 AM
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I always use premium gas for my C320. I thought you must use the permium or at least 91 up for the C class. If not, the computer will display a error message such as check engine signal.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think I read it somewhere in this forum.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think I read it somewhere in this forum.
03-15-2002, 09:10 AM
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Use 91 octane in a C-coupe according to the book. I wont risk cheaper gas. I dont want trouble down the line caused by detonation in a supercharged engine and theres power in them there octanes!
03-15-2002, 09:22 AM
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I use 93 octane, non-reformulated Chevron. Most areas of KY have reformulated gas, but there are a few locations very close to me where you can get non-reformulated gas. Also, 91 is not a very common option, but I'm planning on running nothing but 93 non-reformulated, if I can help it, anyway. Also, as Young said, I too am going to have the dealer change my settings when they turn on the Xenon option.
03-15-2002, 10:44 AM
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I always use premium gas for my C320. I thought you must use the permium or at least 91 up for the C class. If not, the computer will display a error message such as check engine signal.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think I read it somewhere in this forum.
I always use premium gas for my C320. I thought you must use the permium or at least 91 up for the C class. If not, the computer will display a error message such as check engine signal.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think I read it somewhere in this forum.
Actually, I can't find 91 octane in these here parts, so I have to use that 'spensive 93 octane stuff. Paid $1.19/gal 10 days ago, but It's now up to $1.39. What's up with that?
bagwell, as usual, you know more about your car than your salesmonkey... You could try 87 octane, but if your baby starts complaining, I'd take a banana to the dealership and...
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03-15-2002, 01:05 PM
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I miss NJ gas prices, and more importantly full service at gas stations. Premium just reached $1.79 in the Bay Area.
03-15-2002, 05:36 PM
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C230 K coupe Orion blue, Evo, prem leather roof, premium sound and cd changer, auto.
Premium Unleaded
Either Sunoco 94 Octane or Shell 93 Octane.
Range in price is $0.54 to $0.64 depending on day of the week.
Range in price is $0.54 to $0.64 depending on day of the week.
03-15-2002, 05:42 PM
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too bad in CA the highest octane is 91 despite the high price (highest in the US except Hawaii)
shame on politicians
if 93 is available if will switch to 93 settings in the ECU immediately
shame on politicians
if 93 is available if will switch to 93 settings in the ECU immediately
03-15-2002, 05:46 PM
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I always use 91 octane. BTW, gas is relatively cheap in the US at 1.79 gallon! Here in Canada this week, its almost $2.64/ gallon (0.70/ litre)for REGULAR SELF SERVE 89 octane! 
03-15-2002, 05:50 PM
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Re: Premium Unleaded
Originally posted by Goggles Piasano
Either Sunoco 94 Octane or Shell 93 Octane.
Range in price is $0.54 to $0.64 depending on day of the week.
Either Sunoco 94 Octane or Shell 93 Octane.
Range in price is $0.54 to $0.64 depending on day of the week.
03-15-2002, 05:56 PM
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2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Originally posted by Iceman's C230
93 octane here.. I never used anything below 91 on any of my car's... But they were all heavly modified..
93 octane here.. I never used anything below 91 on any of my car's... But they were all heavly modified..
Where do you buy 93 in Calgary?
I think the most I see is 91 at Shell stations.
Thanks
03-15-2002, 06:11 PM
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Hey Iceman!
Where do you buy 93 in Calgary?
I think the most I see is 91 at Shell stations.
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Hey Iceman!
Where do you buy 93 in Calgary?
I think the most I see is 91 at Shell stations.
Thanks
MOHAWK...
But i don't know if all of them have it... The one at 16 AVE and Edmonton trail has 93 Octane.... That's where i use to fill the Supercharged stang....
03-15-2002, 06:49 PM
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C230 K coupe Orion blue, Evo, prem leather roof, premium sound and cd changer, auto.
That's per liter or about 1 /4 of a gallon. The price today ranges from $0.63 to $0.69 /liter depending on where in the city you fill up. Gas in the U.S.A is still a hell of a lot cheaper than here in canada.
03-15-2002, 08:59 PM
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Premium--93 octane (91 is not available in my area), either Mobil or Amoco. Won't gas of less than 91 octane will damage your engine? Yes, premium fuel is more expensive than regular, but you knew you knew that before you bought or leased the car, did you not? (Has anyone tried mixing 1/2 tank of 93 octane fuel and 1/ tank 89 octane fuel to see what happens?)
