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That top tier site is cool. Thankfully, nearly ever station I typically use is a top tier but one.
Ethanol free is only available in maybe 2 stations within an hour of me. And pricey. My friend owns one of those stations. He carriers 100 octane too.
You can search for it here: https://www.pure-gas.org/
If you can't put E0 gas during storage months, Sta-bil is always a good odea too. But modern fuel systems are air tight, so it's not as big an issue as in the past.
It starts slow (be patient because it's a great video) and goes into detail (being an engineer it is appreciated) but is really useful. It's just over an hour long....
In the USA, use "Top Tier" fuel stations. The pumps will display that label. Typically they are the brand name stations, Shell, Exxon, BP, Mobile, Pure... There was a great YouTube video a few weeks back on this thread I believe explaining all of this.... Just search on YouTube "Porsche fuel recommendations" and I bet it's easy to find...30 minutes or so but great detail...
I think the pecking order of fuel selection in the USA is:
1) "top tier", ethanol free, 93-95 octane.
2) "top tier", ethanol free, 91 octane.
3) ethanol free, 93 - 95 octane.
4) ethanol free, 91 octane
5) "top tier", 10% ethanol, 93 octane
6) "top tier", 10% ethanol, 91 octane
7) 10% ethanol, 93 octane - not really recommended.
8) 10% ethanol, 91 octane - not really recommended.
Always fill the tank with ethanol free if you are going to let it sit for a while, especially...100% of the time - over the winter. Others chime in but I think that's it in a "nutshell".
There's also ACN91 octane which is even worse than normal 91 octane. And that's the Arizona, California, and Nevada blend. It's tragic that the state with the best driving roads and the strongest car culture has to have the worst gas.
@topherserrano The lowered stance, the cup 2's, and white paint which I don't think I've ever seen on a Turbo S, all come together to make a stunning looking 992
@topherserrano The lowered stance, the cup 2's, and white paint which I don't think I've ever seen on a Turbo S, all come together to make a stunning looking 992
Agreed — beautiful — but there is room for improvement... 🙈 🤣
Agreed — beautiful — but there is room for improvement... 🙈 🤣
I know, I actually tried to resolve that little detail that’s lacking. Unfortunately, the Exclusive Design wheels have a small detent that the Center Lock wheel caps snaps into. When I went to reposition its orientation to be aligned with the valve stem, the 2mm protruding tab along the outer edge of the cap prevented it of seating flush inside the wheel and would cause that end of the cap to sit proud inside the center. I figured it would be best to just leave the cap crest orientation as designed.
Last edited by topherserrano; 08-30-2023 at 09:30 AM.
I know, I actually tried to resolve that little detail that’s lacking. Unfortunately, the Exclusive Design wheels have a small detent that the Center Lock wheel caps snaps into. When I went to reposition its orientation to be aligned with the valve stem, the 2mm protruding tab along the outer edge of the cap prevented it of seating flush inside the wheel and would cause that end of the cap to sit proud inside the center. I figured it would be best to just leave the cap crest orientation as designed.
What's the procedure for getting it pointed at the valve on CLs?
I THINK, because the Crest is in a fixed position when properly secured on the CL, one would have to mark/make note of the position of the valve stem in relation to the bottom point of the Crest with painters tape on the fender.
Place painters tape where bottom point of Crest is pointed at on fender (for example, Crest points at 2 o’clock on fender)
Remove the center lock (taking note of the crest position/CL orientation prior to removing from wheel so that the orientation taking off will be the same as screwing back in).
Once the CL has been removed, rotate/orient the wheel itself so that the valve stem is beneath the painters tape marker on the fender (2 o’clock).
Then insert Center Lock (same orientation you initially removed it) so that once tightened and torqued down to spec, the bottom of the Crest is back to being pointed at the 2 o’clock position on the fender where you initially marked with painters tape, where the valve stem on the wheel has been positioned.
Hopefully this made sense. I haven’t tried it but just thought of the solution just now.
Or you can always shave off the protrusion on the outer edge of Crest cap so that it no longer has to insert into the Center Lock a particular way and just have it pressed in with friction.
Last edited by topherserrano; 08-30-2023 at 01:55 PM.
In the USA, use "Top Tier" fuel stations. The pumps will display that label. Typically they are the brand name stations, Shell, Exxon, BP, Mobile, Pure... There was a great YouTube video a few weeks back on this thread I believe explaining all of this.... Just search on YouTube "Porsche fuel recommendations" and I bet it's easy to find...30 minutes or so but great detail...
I think the pecking order of fuel selection in the USA is:
1) "top tier", ethanol free, 93-95 octane.
2) "top tier", ethanol free, 91 octane.
3) ethanol free, 93 - 95 octane.
4) ethanol free, 91 octane
5) "top tier", 10% ethanol, 93 octane
6) "top tier", 10% ethanol, 91 octane
7) 10% ethanol, 93 octane - not really recommended.
8) 10% ethanol, 91 octane - not really recommended.
Always fill the tank with ethanol free if you are going to let it sit for a while, especially...100% of the time - over the winter. Others chime in but I think that's it in a "nutshell".
where i live the highest octane rating you can get is 91 octane because of the altitude but there is ethanol free available.
i was told to use the best 91 octane containing ethanol but you are saying the ethanol free is best? is this true for 992 models? where is your info coming from?
i have always wondered if switching to ethanol free 91 octane isn't best ... i have tried it before in some of NA porsches and using ethanol free i get better gas milage.
please explain more and if you don't mind, where is the data coming from?
My son bought a digital SLR and wanted to photo the car. So, I said a gas station photo. He knew of this location. So, credit to him.
A bit of an old timey look. Be warned. It's full service!
In the USA, use "Top Tier" fuel stations. The pumps will display that label. Typically they are the brand name stations, Shell, Exxon, BP, Mobile, Pure... There was a great YouTube video a few weeks back on this thread I believe explaining all of this.... Just search on YouTube "Porsche fuel recommendations" and I bet it's easy to find...30 minutes or so but great detail...
I think the pecking order of fuel selection in the USA is:
1) "top tier", ethanol free, 93-95 octane.
2) "top tier", ethanol free, 91 octane.
3) ethanol free, 93 - 95 octane.
4) ethanol free, 91 octane
5) "top tier", 10% ethanol, 93 octane
6) "top tier", 10% ethanol, 91 octane
7) 10% ethanol, 93 octane - not really recommended.
8) 10% ethanol, 91 octane - not really recommended.
Always fill the tank with ethanol free if you are going to let it sit for a while, especially...100% of the time - over the winter. Others chime in but I think that's it in a "nutshell".
08-29-2023, 06:55 PM
I know, I actually tried to resolve that little detail that’s lacking. Unfortunately, the Exclusive Design wheels have a small detent that the Center Lock wheel caps snaps into. When I went to reposition its orientation to be aligned with the valve stem, the 2mm protruding tab along the outer edge of the cap prevented it of seating flush inside the wheel and would cause that end of the cap to sit proud inside the center. I figured it would be best to just leave the cap crest orientation as designed.
