Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (telcoman)
Posted by: rn79870 at 7:56 AM 6/19/2008
How did it run ?
Any problems ?
Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (EXceptional)
Posted by: FLAMEX at 3:59 PM 5/16/2008
By the way I drive Calgary/Edmonton return once a week and have found driving at 116km/hr vs 121km/hr uses 1 litre/100km less or almost $7 per week. It takes 6 minutes longer at the slower speed on a 3 hour trip.
Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (FLAMEX)
Posted by: EXceptional at 9:16 PM 5/16/2008
I just put a Full Tank of Premium in and it cost $94.00
Maybe going from Premium to Regular is too much of a difference... and using Mid-Grade was OK ?
Thoughts ?
Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (EXceptional)
Posted by: Jon_ at 1:36 AM 5/17/2008
Jon
Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (EXceptional)
Posted by: stumacp at 2:15 PM 5/17/2008
It costs me $80 to throw in 20 gal of premium, but since it is just the weekend car no biggy. I may put MAYBE 8k a year on this car. If I only get 300mi to a tank I'm still only spending about $2100 in gas a year. I don't think it'll break my bank because if it did I probably shouldn't have an EX.
Post Title: Re: (inteller)
Posted by: majorloser at 2:31 PM 6/8/2008
I wonder if that is the case with the EX?
Post Title: Re: (majorloser)
Posted by: inteller at 5:18 AM 6/9/2008
| Quote, originally posted by EXceptional » |
| Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? How did it run ? Any problems ? |
No problems in 2 1/2 years and 61k miles on my 2006 G35 Sedan
Telcoman
Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (telcoman)
Posted by: rn79870 at 7:56 AM 6/19/2008
I've mixed 87 with 91 (alternating tanks) and never had a problem. But again, your mileage may vary.
Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (rn79870)
Posted by: jmess at 6:34 PM 6/20/2008
I'm running premium because I am one of the most anal retentive people out there when it comes to my cars! Plus, it's only a $126 A YEAR difference if you drive 12K mile/year.
math; 12,000 miles / 19 miles/gal average = 632 gallons of petrol annually X $.20/gal premium for premium = $126.
My words of wisdom -- you spent $40K or more for the freakin' EX -- buy the premium!
Post Title: Re: Has anybody NOT run Premium Gas in their 2008 EX35 ? (M45Caliber)
Posted by: sluday at 8:25 PM 7/4/2008
| Quote, originally posted by M45Caliber » |
| Most of what I've read says there might be around an 8 HP drop in power rom 91 to 87 octane (here in AZ it's 87, 89 and 91 octane). The sensors will compensate for the lower octane. There might be MORE additives in premium (I specifically heard that Chevron has more techron in their premium grade), but using regular grade shouldn't hurt. Just run a tank of premium through every 5th tank or so - OR -- buy a bottle of Techron additive and dump that in every couple of thousand miles. I'm running premium because I am one of the most anal retentive people out there when it comes to my cars! Plus, it's only a $126 A YEAR difference if you drive 12K mile/year. math; 12,000 miles / 19 miles/gal average = 632 gallons of petrol annually X $.20/gal premium for premium = $126. My words of wisdom -- you spent $40K or more for the freakin' EX -- buy the premium! |
I agree 100%. it costs me about $3-$4 more per fill up for the 93 octane. Whether it's proven or not I still believe that you get better performance and better mileage per gallon with premium. I have had an Audi A4 and an Audi TT and noticed a huge difference in horsepower and fuel economy with regular and premium gas. Although those cars say they require premium because of the turbo engine. Personally I think Infiniti only says premium fuel is recommended and not required is because gas prices are so high they don't want to chance on losing potential buyers because of the extra cost for premium fuel. I am willing to give up one Rita's large Misto shake per week to keep my EX happy and healthy. oh hell who am I kidding I will still get my 2-3 large cherry Misto shakes every week. 
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