87 Octane Gasoline
10-02-2004, 10:07 AM
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My Ride: 545Ai, Silver grey, black, poplar, Sport Pkg, Logic 7, Comfort seats, Nav, HUD, PDC, rear shades, and satellite radio
I had Huper Optik installed on my last 330i. I was pretty pleased with it. It really wasn't that much more expensive. For me it was hard to tell if the ceramic film was that much more efficient at blocking heat. If it is true, it saves the AC having to work so hard, and thereby saves gas.
10-02-2004, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jtp1947' date='Oct 2 2004, 06:19 AM
Thank you. I gotta tell you all, this is one of the best forums around. Everyone seems so helpful.? I learned so much useful information from this forum before I purchased my car.
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. one thing i have to disagree with you is...imo, this isn't one of the best forums, this is best of the best 
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10-02-2004, 07:55 PM
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Nothing will happen to the car with 87octane. I fill mine up with 89. I havent filled it up with 91 ever. The car runs smoothly and perfectly. I use to own a gas station so Im familiar with the ratings and usage on the vehicle. If your car was manufactured before 1995 you can tell the difference in driving performance using lower Octance rating. But anything newer then that is just an illusion youve put in your head. My two cents of it.
Gasoline here in OC right now near my home is $2.09-87Octane $2.19-89Octane $2.29-91Octane <----ARCO West Coast <-----BP East Coast
Gasoline here in OC right now near my home is $2.09-87Octane $2.19-89Octane $2.29-91Octane <----ARCO West Coast <-----BP East Coast
10-02-2004, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Oct 3 2004, 03:21 AM
one thing i have to disagree with you is...imo, this isn't one of the best forums, this is best of the best !
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10-02-2004, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Oct 2 2004, 08:54 PM
[quote name='alohalc' date='Oct 3 2004, 03:21 AM']one thing i have to disagree with you is...imo, this isn't one of the best forums, this is best of the best !
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10-03-2004, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Oct 1 2004, 09:00 AM
Skipper are you serious?? No self self serve in NJ by law?!?!?!? I never knew that, learn something new everyday.
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This post has some interesting info on the subject:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=octane
I don't think any real harm will be done. The main impact will be fuel consumption rate.
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