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The octane you put in your E60
09-17-2005, 07:46 AM
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My Ride: 530i 2006 Jet Black w/tan leather. Premium package; Sport Package; Sat Radio
The car manual says to always use at least 91 octane. But it also says that not using it will not harm your car. I was curious if everyone is sticking to what the manual is saying or is yeilding to cheaper gas/pertrol.
09-17-2005, 08:05 AM
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Super/Premium/Supreme what ever they call it - always the highest octane.
09-17-2005, 08:41 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
98 octane in EU, but could use also 95.
09-17-2005, 10:45 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Always highest... Highest for me is the minimum recommended by BMW. Its really not THAT much cost difference and if you're squeezing for those $2 per tank one should re-think what car to own.
Short term it wont do harm but long run cant be good for the car/performance having the ECU compensate for lower Octane and early detonation.
Short term it wont do harm but long run cant be good for the car/performance having the ECU compensate for lower Octane and early detonation.
09-17-2005, 01:34 PM
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My Ride: 04 545A Dynamic Drive Pkg (Active Steering; Active Stabilization) Sport Pkg, Premium Sound, CD Changer, Rain sensor wipers, Red Rear reflectors
94 Sunoco - makes a big difference on hot and humid days