Gas? and Warm up's on a 5
02-27-2009, 06:01 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi (Titanium Grey/ Black interior) Debaged, L.e.d. light upgrade throughout. ACS roof spoiler. H&R sport sprigs, Angel eye upgrade, euro sticker, ,matte black grills.
what is the best gas and company to give my new 5. Some say super, some say silver and a shot of octane booster every so often. ??/?
And how long should warm my car up for. Im in New Jersey,
And how long should warm my car up for. Im in New Jersey,
02-27-2009, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetnlowe60' post='802966' date='Feb 27 2009, 09:01 AM
what is the best gas and company to give my new 5. Some say super, some say silver and a shot of octane booster every so often. ??/?
The owners manual says use 91% or higher, and to also use only high quality brands
02-27-2009, 07:08 AM
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I talked to a petroleum engineer that said the only difference between top tier gas and no top tier is the fact that the additives in top tier are brand name while non top tier is generic.
I dont know how much truth I find in this but its something to atleast think about
I dont know how much truth I find in this but its something to atleast think about
02-27-2009, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='803014' date='Feb 27 2009, 10:08 AM
I talked to a petroleum engineer that said the only difference between top tier gas and no top tier is the fact that the additives in top tier are brand name while non top tier is generic.
I dont know how much truth I find in this but its something to atleast think about
I dont know how much truth I find in this but its something to atleast think about
02-27-2009, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetnlowe60' post='802966' date='Feb 27 2009, 10:01 AM
what is the best gas and company to give my new 5. Some say super, some say silver and a shot of octane booster every so often. ??/?
And how long should warm my car up for. Im in New Jersey,
And how long should warm my car up for. Im in New Jersey,
02-27-2009, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWBen' post='803055' date='Feb 27 2009, 11:29 AM
93 octane v-power?? Here in the UK it's 99 
Vroooooooooooom...
Vroooooooooooom...
02-27-2009, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear' post='803017' date='Feb 27 2009, 08:11 AM
for the 4-5 cents difference per gallon between the 2....I'll stick with "top tier"
well where I live the price difference can be anywhere from 20 to 40 cents. So to many people it may be worth it.