Should premium gas be used for GV70?

[Alfer]

So recommended, meaning not needed, but you can if you feel like it basically.

 

[Zeus69]

From the user manual:

 

[Mcc]

So recommended, meaning not needed, but you can if you feel like it basically.

Not exactly. I think your bias is showing
My dictionary says recommended means “advised or suggested as good or suitable.”
To me that doesn’t mean just if you feel like it. As in when “the CDC recommends booster shot for some people” they are not just saying if you feel like it, they are saying you should do it. (This is JUST an example. Whether you do or not is your business and not a topic for discussion here).

 

[Alfer]

Yes, it's suggested but not actually REQUIRED to use Premium. If Premium was "REQUIRED" then that's when I'd be filling up with said Premium. Also, don't "Premium only" cars have a small sign by the fuel gauge or on the fuel cap stating so?

 

[HeavyD]

Modern ECU's have no issues adapting to octane in the gasoline as it will simply retard timing in accordance to the knock sensor and other parameters like peak boost levels may be lower as well.

 

[Starflyer]

I just can't understand some folks that will spend 8 bucks or more a day for a cup of coffee but, complain about $ 8-10 bucks a week for a tank of performance enhance premium fuel. Maybe it's just me

I don't understand this whole thread. If the manual says regular gas is fine, use it. If you want to spend more money had high test, do it.

Hey Critter, where does coffee cost $8-10 bucks a cup? Starbucks in 10 years from now? Maybe with inflation seeping into 3rd world countries rates. $200,000 for a 2032 Genesis G70???

 

[Zeus69]

Yes, it's suggested but not actually REQUIRED to use Premium. If Premium was "REQUIRED" then that's when I'd be filling up with said Premium. Also, don't "Premium only" cars have a small sign by the fuel gauge or on the fuel cap stating so?

Maybe I missed it, but where on this thread did anyone say premium fuel is required?

The OP just posed a question to the forum based on what his local dealer said.

If you want to use regular grade, go for it. Your performance and/or mileage may or may not suffer.

It’s not like we’re talking about a BMW X5 xDrive35d that REQUIRES diesel fuel.

 

[Alfer]

Maybe I missed it, but where on this thread did anyone say premium fuel is required?

The OP just posed a question to the forum based on what his local dealer said.

If you want to use regular grade, go for it. Your performance and/or mileage may or may not suffer.

It’s not like we’re talking about a BMW X5 xDrive35d that REQUIRES diesel fuel.

I was referring to one of the previous posters when he said:


My dictionary says recommended means “advised or suggested as good or suitable.”
To me that doesn’t mean just if you feel like it. As in when “the CDC recommends booster shot for some people” they are not just saying if you feel like it, they are saying you should do it. (This is JUST an example. Whether you do or not is your business and not a topic for discussion here).

 

[Mcc]

I was referring to one of the previous posters when he said:


My dictionary says recommended means “advised or suggested as good or suitable.”
To me that doesn’t mean just if you feel like it. As in when “the CDC recommends booster shot for some people” they are not just saying if you feel like it, they are saying you should do it. (This is JUST an example. Whether you do or not is your business and not a topic for discussion here).

Sorry but I must be missing something. Is the work REQUIRES in this post anywhere?

 

[Platinum Jeweler]

Sorry but I must be missing something. Is the work REQUIRES in this post anywhere?

No. But premium is "Recommended". If the maker feels its recommended that's reason enough for me as they know more than we do.

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[Husky]

Holy cow, this thread should have ended long ago. Let's talk about brands of oil

 

[Timelessvance]

Holy cow, this thread should have ended long ago. Let's talk about brands of oil

Couldn't have said it better myself! LOL!

 

[hawks4life]

This thread should have not even started, I had one on this same topic months ago. Then there were a couple of more after that. Guess no one searches or reads on here.

 

[etiennewheeler]

I have a espresso machine and a 4 cup coffee maker . Make my own espresso , latte‘s and coffee. Don’t need Starbucks or Coffee houses unless I want a fancy pattern

 

[JulieGV70SP]

I just picked up my GV70 yesterday. I was quite suprised when I asked my dealer about needing to use premium gas. He told me it was not necessary at all and the engine does not need it. Anyone know if this is really the case? I thought going in that it was required for the engine.

My dealer told me the same thing on 5/20/22.

 

[KDav]

I was referring to one of the previous posters when he said:


My dictionary says recommended means “advised or suggested as good or suitable.”
To me that doesn’t mean just if you feel like it. As in when “the CDC recommends booster shot for some people” they are not just saying if you feel like it, they are saying you should do it. (This is JUST an example. Whether you do or not is your business and not a topic for discussion here).

There are a lot of things that are recommended or advisable that people don't do. I would get maximum performance out of my body if I ate only healthy food and/or didn't drink alcohol. But life has tradeoffs. And forgoing premium gasoline is a sacrifice I'm willing to make at the expense of engine performance.

 

[GV70-PA]

In Pennsylvania the difference between 87 octane and 91/93 octane is between $0.60 and $0.80 per gallon. The loss in performance for regular commuting and the mileage loss is very small. My Veloster N is using 87 octane right now and runs just fine. For the best performance use premium fuel. To save a couple of bucks then regular is fine. Your timing is being pulled when you use a lower octane fuel. My 1991 Stealth used the timing to compensate for octane. Pretty old school technology.

 

[turbojb]

Around me I have 87, 89 and 93. Would alternating between 89 and 93 every fill up basically give me 91?

 

[EdP]

Around me I have 87, 89 and 93. Would alternating between 89 and 93 every fill up basically give me 91?

It would give you between 90 and 92 depending on ratio and vary at every fill up.

Remember the old Sunoco that let you chose from 190 to about 260? I t was just a blend at the pump.

 

[KDav]

Modern ECU's have no issues adapting to octane in the gasoline as it will simply retard timing in accordance to the knock sensor and other parameters like peak boost levels may be lower as well.

No need to bring retards into the discussion...