What octane gas do you use in your Equus?

[shrink]

I have been using regular unleaded gas in my Equus (87 octane) and the car has been running fine. Just to compare, the last time I filled up the car I used super at a 93 octane level. I can feel a difference. The car feels like it is accelerating faster. Almost like the car has more lower end torque. Has anyone noticed a similar difference? I like saving the money for the lower octane fuel, but I like the performance better with the more expensive higher octane fuel.

I am interested in hearing if anyone else has noticed a significant performance difference with the Equus.

Eric
2012 Equus Ultimate

 

[jake the snake]

Yes! The kick in the pants is definitely there!

Super is the way to go.

By the way, if you check your fuel consumption, you should notice a nice increase, I find that my millage is much better, enough to compensate for the price increase.

To each his own!

Have great ride you all!

CIAO

 

[budkole]

glad this came up....i just picked mine up last night and they filled it with 87 but i think that i will do 93 if there is a difference in performance.

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

Not to be rude, but I don't get it. If $.25/gallon or so is such a big deal, why are you (royal, not personal) driving a V8 in the first place? It seems like coupon clipping to me. Sometimes it's worth it, but I wouldn't do it to save 6% or so twice a month.

 

[homeofstone]

Not to be rude, but I don't get it. If $.25/gallon or so is such a big deal, why are you (royal, not personal) driving a V8 in the first place? It seems like coupon clipping to me. Sometimes it's worth it, but I wouldn't do it to save 6% or so twice a month.

I agree, why buy regular for a $60,000 car that is made for premium gas? I have never thought about gas cost or mileage in my Genesis, BMW, Mercedes V8, or my suburban. Now there was a day when I was young in my 20's that I pinched every penny nd drove small econo 4 cyl cars.

 

[UmALum1990]

There is definitely a noticeable difference 93 octane over 87, especially if you have been running 87 then go to 93 (some people may switch between the 2 different ratings).

Also, since switch "back" to premium after a month of using regular, I also see increased gas mileage.

 

[Bigjay]

I have been using regular unleaded gas in my Equus (87 octane) and the car has been running fine. Just to compare, the last time I filled up the car I used super at a 93 octane level. I can feel a difference. The car feels like it is accelerating faster. Almost like the car has more lower end torque. Has anyone noticed a similar difference? I like saving the money for the lower octane fuel, but I like the performance better with the more expensive higher octane fuel.

I am interested in hearing if anyone else has noticed a significant performance difference with the Equus.

Eric
2012 Equus Ultimate

I recently purchased a new Equus Ultimate, my 1st was a 2011 Signature Equus and I can tell you that Super is the way to go. I initially used regular gas in my Signature then switched to Super and felt an immediate difference. Be well my friend.

 

[Dr_jitsu]

Engine is designed for 91 octane. Sometimes I my mix a little regular with 93, but almost always go with 93. Depreciation is triple gas cost on these cars.

 

[G-933627]

Not to be rude, but I don't get it. If $.25/gallon or so is such a big deal, why are you (royal, not personal) driving a V8 in the first place? It seems like coupon clipping to me. Sometimes it's worth it, but I wouldn't do it to save 6% or so twice a month.

premium is sixty cents a gallon more where I live...enough to keep me from buying one of these