Regular or Premium Gas for 993?
02-23-2013, 09:55 PM
#48
Nordschleife Master
There's only a few reasons to use regular gas in a 993 since the manufacturer recommends premium.
*You're cheap.
*You're stupid.
*You think it's OK to do so. If so, read the firs two reasons above.
Therefore, I'd keep it to myself if I were putting regular gas instead of premium into my 993
*You're cheap.
*You're stupid.
*You think it's OK to do so. If so, read the firs two reasons above.
Therefore, I'd keep it to myself if I were putting regular gas instead of premium into my 993
02-23-2013, 10:00 PM
#49
Racer
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GOOFBALLDELUXE: YOU ARE TYPE OF GUY THAT DELEGITIMIZES THE TECHNICAL INTEGRITY OF THIS FORUM .
LET ME GUESS:
YOU ARE THE TYPE OF 993 OWNER WHO TALKS A BIG GAME ON RENNLIST, HAS NO LIFE OUTSIDE THIS FORUM AND ONLY DRIVES HIS PORSCHE TO POSE AT STARBUCKS.
Yeah...a total goof ball of the deluxe varierty. What a looser!
LET ME GUESS:
YOU ARE THE TYPE OF 993 OWNER WHO TALKS A BIG GAME ON RENNLIST, HAS NO LIFE OUTSIDE THIS FORUM AND ONLY DRIVES HIS PORSCHE TO POSE AT STARBUCKS.
Yeah...a total goof ball of the deluxe varierty. What a looser!
02-23-2013, 10:35 PM
#51
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I read somewhere that the car will accept the lower octane by adjusting itself (timing?), but it will net less horsepower. Because I specifically bought the car to enjoy its power, I follow the manufacturer's recommendation, which if I recall is to run a minimum octane of 92. We have 93 where I live. I am recalling on memory, so if my numbers are a little off, do forgive me. But I do not regret running the higher test fuel. I also don't see the need for running higher than needed in a normally aspirated car. I would not label that as "stupid". I would label that as simply following guidelines.
02-23-2013, 10:38 PM
#52
Aside from the good stuff (non-eth 92) I like to use a LubroMoly cocktail reco'd by Mr. Weiner,,,
Haven't really noticed any stark difference with the p-car but I have no doubt it's made a difference with the GTI.
Haven't really noticed any stark difference with the p-car but I have no doubt it's made a difference with the GTI.
02-23-2013, 10:58 PM
#53
GOOFBALLDELUXE: YOU ARE TYPE OF GUY THAT DELEGITIMIZES THE TECHNICAL INTEGRITY OF THIS FORUM .
LET ME GUESS:
YOU ARE THE TYPE OF 993 OWNER WHO TALKS A BIG GAME ON RENNLIST, HAS NO LIFE OUTSIDE THIS FORUM AND ONLY DRIVES HIS PORSCHE TO POSE AT STARBUCKS.
Yeah...a total goof ball of the deluxe varierty. What a looser!
LET ME GUESS:
YOU ARE THE TYPE OF 993 OWNER WHO TALKS A BIG GAME ON RENNLIST, HAS NO LIFE OUTSIDE THIS FORUM AND ONLY DRIVES HIS PORSCHE TO POSE AT STARBUCKS.
Yeah...a total goof ball of the deluxe varierty. What a looser!
I'm off to pose at Starbucks. Anyone want anything while I'm there?
02-23-2013, 11:01 PM
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02-23-2013, 11:01 PM
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02-24-2013, 03:03 AM
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I gotta hand it to you Goof ... you take senseless criticism well. The humor is awesome.
A note ... if you are going to ask a bunch of guys/gals their opinion on something, don't expect less than honesty. It may be that some of us could word it nicer, but nice doesn't cut it when it comes to technical issues. Personally, when it comes to stuff like what octane to use, I consult Porsche. I don't take chances. My cars are frequently seen at the track - I don't risk anything that might attribute to engine failure or mismanagement. If you don't like some of the answers here, that is your prerogative. But don't think for even a moment that folks are not genuinely concerned with the health of your 993.
A note ... if you are going to ask a bunch of guys/gals their opinion on something, don't expect less than honesty. It may be that some of us could word it nicer, but nice doesn't cut it when it comes to technical issues. Personally, when it comes to stuff like what octane to use, I consult Porsche. I don't take chances. My cars are frequently seen at the track - I don't risk anything that might attribute to engine failure or mismanagement. If you don't like some of the answers here, that is your prerogative. But don't think for even a moment that folks are not genuinely concerned with the health of your 993.
02-25-2013, 10:30 AM
#59
Burning Brakes
"Blindly" doing just about anything is foolish. However, the majority of the advice being given in this thread doesn't qualify as blind. Unneccessarily harsh, perhaps - but not blind.
If you use lower quality fuels, you will almost certainly end up with elevated levels of carbon build up. Specific to our cars; this is bad no matter how you look at it, and even worse for OBDII 993's, thanks to the Holy Government (Amen).
With what do you think the SAI ports become clogged?
The decision is simple for me. You spend ten's of thousands of dollars on a car with the knowledge that, eventually, you are going to have to refresh the top end to the tune of another painful check... and the logic behind using the lowest quality fuels one can find is to save three dollars per fill up - at the risk of a relatively prematurely lit CEL?
Why?
02-25-2013, 10:45 AM
#60
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As the learned-types in this thread have suggested, but curiously not expanded upon, the "difference" isn't something you can truly appreciate until the engine comes apart.
"Blindly" doing just about anything is foolish. However, the majority of the advice being given in this thread doesn't qualify as blind. Unneccessarily harsh, perhaps - but not blind.
If you use lower quality fuels, you will almost certainly end up with elevated levels of carbon build up. Specific to our cars; this is bad no matter how you look at it, and even worse for OBDII 993's, thanks to the Holy Government (Amen).
With what do you think the SAI ports become clogged?
The decision is simple for me. You spend ten's of thousands of dollars on a car with the knowledge that, eventually, you are going to have to refresh the top end to the tune of another painful check... and the logic behind using the lowest quality fuels one can find is to save three dollars per fill up - at the risk of a relatively prematurely lit CEL?
Why?
"Blindly" doing just about anything is foolish. However, the majority of the advice being given in this thread doesn't qualify as blind. Unneccessarily harsh, perhaps - but not blind.
If you use lower quality fuels, you will almost certainly end up with elevated levels of carbon build up. Specific to our cars; this is bad no matter how you look at it, and even worse for OBDII 993's, thanks to the Holy Government (Amen).
With what do you think the SAI ports become clogged?
The decision is simple for me. You spend ten's of thousands of dollars on a car with the knowledge that, eventually, you are going to have to refresh the top end to the tune of another painful check... and the logic behind using the lowest quality fuels one can find is to save three dollars per fill up - at the risk of a relatively prematurely lit CEL?
Why?