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mateo777 05-07-2008 11:04 AM
Gas Grade
 
What gas grade are using. regular, plus or premium.

haroldo 05-07-2008 11:06 AM
Re: Gas Grade
 
regular
paying for premium does nothing for the car except empty your wallet

it's all in the manual

mateo777 05-07-2008 11:11 AM
Re: Gas Grade
 
my 4runner give 16.5 miles with plus gas. and 15 with regular. That is why i ask. let see with this new camry. thanks.

haroldo 05-07-2008 11:13 AM
Re: Gas Grade
 
OCTANE RATING
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating or research octane number lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when using the recommended fuel, or if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

cmartinez95 05-07-2008 11:28 AM
Re: Gas Grade
 
Been using nothing but regular since 06 when we got ours.

FastMover 05-07-2008 11:54 AM
Re: Gas Grade
 
Low lead regular will work fine and your TCH is designed for it.

More important is the use of "Top Tier" gasolines, which contain additives for your engine that have been review and endorsed by Toyota and several other major manufacturers. There are posts on "Top Tier" in this forum.

For myself, I use Shell 87 Octane, as I have evaluated various Top Tier fuels and have concludded over multiple tests that Shell provides better FE -- at least in my own operating area. If you search the web with text "Shell Gasolines" you can find several articles from 2003 when Shell announced a new Top Tier formulation designed to specifically provide improved mileage. Typical is this link:

http://oilspot2.dtnenergy.com/e_arti...1TSk28,a1SwHkk

haroldo 05-07-2008 11:58 AM
Re: Gas Grade
 
Originally Posted by FastMover (Post 171367)
Low lead ...
I pulled into a gas station a few months ago and said "fill it up no lead" and the guy reminded me that they haven't sold leaded gasoline for decades! Getting old is fun!

bugs 05-07-2008 12:05 PM
Re: Gas Grade
 
I try to use Shell and Chevron with an occasional dropdown to our local friend's gas pump. I really like Shell and will do my best to get that first. Octane 87 my Camry perfers.

mikieboyblue 05-07-2008 12:52 PM
Re: Gas Grade
 
I use regular. Usually some random brand. Sometimes Sunoco.


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